The UK government plans to include agent details on Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) documents by summer 2025. This change aims to make things more transparent and help address issues related to recruitment agents. 

The decision comes after concerns from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) about agents giving misleading information. By adding agent details to CAS, the government hopes to improve accountability, reduce problems, and build trust between universities and agents. 

At AHZ, as the top UK representative, we believe this new system will lead to higher-quality applications and better compliance, benefiting students and institutions alike. We’re also optimistic that this change will improve the overall recruitment process, ensuring that students receive accurate guidance throughout their UK study journey.

Universities UK International (UUKi) has been working with UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to make this change happen. This update is part of wider efforts to improve the process of recruiting international students and create a welcoming environment.

Meanwhile, Adeel Kayani, co-founder and director of strategic partnerships at Oxfordian College, remarked: 

“Adding the agent’s details to the CAS can increase transparency and accountability, as it clearly links each student’s application to a specific agent.

“This could encourage agents to provide higher-quality applicants and reduce compliance issues. Over time, this may improve the overall recruitment process and strengthen trust between the institution and its agent network, although it may require clear communication and efficient data management.”

However, the AHZ team fully supports this initiative. As a trusted educational consultancy, we have always been committed to providing honest and transparent services to our students. We believe that adding agent details to CAS documents will enhance the integrity of the recruitment process and help students make well-informed decisions about their education abroad.