International students who placed their faith – and invested substantial funds – in UCL recently found themselves in bureaucratic limbo. Many had waited weeks for the crucial Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) document needed to apply for a UK student visa. And there is already growing negative sentiment around UK visa and admissions bottlenecks. In fact, most education agents think the US is no longer welcoming to international students. If UK universities want to remain magnets for global talent, the government must be clear that the country is open for international students and stop moving the goalposts.
