Student Immigration Service

Doctorate Extension Scheme CAS application

Do not use this form; the Doctorate Extension Scheme route is now closed to new applicants. Please refer to our Graduate Route visa page for information on applying to remain in the UK after your studies.

This is your student number and should be an 'S' followed by 7 numbers
This is the unique reference number stated on your current passport
This is the name of the programme you are currently studying
The estimated date for the submission of your hardbound thesis should be within the final 3 months of the correction period recommended by your exam panel. We will expect you to be awarded with a doctorate-level qualification within a maximum of 3 months of the date you provide. Please note that you cannot work under the conditions of the Doctorate Extension Scheme route until you have submitted your visa application AND received confirmation of your doctorate-level award.
Please provide your lead supervisor email address. We will contact them to seek confirmation of the details you provide in the DES CAS request form.
Please advise of the visa type you currently hold
I can confirm that all of the details provided above are complete and accurate. I confirm that the date I have provided for final submission is based on the recommendation of the exam panel. In accordance with University regulations, I agree to submit my hardbound thesis within one month of my corrections being accepted. I understand that I cannot submit an application for a Doctorate Extension Scheme visa after I have submitted my final thesis. I, the student am aware of my responsibility to abide by the conditions of my Tier 4/Student visa.

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