UNI refused to issue CAS for Dissertation Resubmission

[AusJohn]

Hello,

My current visa expires of the 18th January 2025 which is before my dissertation resubmission deadline which is 21st March 2025.
I approached my Uni to issue me a new CAS so I can complete the resubmission. The University refused to issue me a new CAS stating i have succesfully completed all the modules and that I can finish my dissertation and re-submit online - no attendance required.

Pls help need your guidance on what to do.

Regards,
AusJ

[razergd1]

If your uni refuses your CAS then nobody can help you. What blocks you from resubmitting your dissertation from your home country?

[zxyzhgp]

so you pass the viva right?

Let me tell you one case in my uni:

Student A currently has a student visa expired in Jan and his viva is going to be held in Feb
Uni told him they would support his visa extension and the visa was going to be Jan + 6 months
However, as long as he pass the viva in Feb, his new visa extension will not cover Jan + 6 months as at that time he will finish all his study in Feb

So no time for him to do the dissertation correction after viva
This is different from my case a few years ago where I actually got student visa covering my dissertation correction

that student case seems to be similar to your case and he is looking for option like PSW now instead of student extension

[razergd1]

so you pass the viva right?

Let me tell you one case in my uni:

Student A currently has a student visa expired in Jan and his viva is going to be held in Feb
Uni told him they would support his visa extension and the visa was going to be Jan + 6 months
However, as long as he pass the viva in Feb, his new visa extension will not cover Jan + 6 months as at that time he will finish all his study in Feb

So no time for him to do the dissertation correction after viva
This is different from my case a few years ago where I actually got student visa covering my dissertation correction

that student case seems to be similar to your case and he is looking for option like PSW now instead of student extension

Corrections/resubmissions are usually done after the viva. Other students case is irrelevant. The OP needs a CAS to get an extension.
PSW can only be applied after successful completion of the course.
The student must also complete his course before his student visa expires.

[AusJohn]

Resubmitting dissertation from my own country would deny the opportunity of applying for the PSW visa which students are entitled to. But other uni does issue CAS for resubmission of dissertation. Does it mean the rule to issue CAS for resubmission differs?

If your uni refuses your CAS then nobody can help you. What blocks you from resubmitting your dissertation from your home country?

[sah10406]

But other uni does issue CAS for resubmission of dissertation. Does it mean the rule to issue CAS for resubmission differs?

Yes, different universities can take different approaches. Extensions for PhD students to resubmit or for a viva or for corrections are usually standard and normal. For Masters students they can issue a CAS for the repeat of a module if they wish, which could include resubmission of a dissertation. But without attendance or participation, a CAS cannot be issued. In theory, you could be issued a CAS to apply for a new visa simply for coming back to resubmit, the equivalent of re-sitting an exam, but the administration involved in supporting and monitoring a new visa means some universities may prefer that you do that as a visitor or, as with you, advise that you don't need to return to the UK at all to resubmit.

Resubmitting dissertation from my own country would deny the opportunity of applying for the PSW visa which students are entitled to

With respect, you are not being denied something you are entitled to. Someone who has successfully completed their course within the Student visa granted for that is eligible to apply for the Graduate visa. Someone who does not achieve that may well not be eligible to apply unfortunately.

[zxyzhgp]

Resubmitting dissertation from my own country would deny the opportunity of applying for the PSW visa which students are entitled to. But other uni does issue CAS for resubmission of dissertation. Does it mean the rule to issue CAS for resubmission differs?

If your uni refuses your CAS then nobody can help you. What blocks you from resubmitting your dissertation from your home country?

"Other Uni issue CAS for resubmission" maybe because they issue it before student viva and the extension is long enough (6/8months) to cover resubmission date. Even though Uni will report to Home office once a student finish his viva, his extension visa will not be terminated immediately. And if that student resubmit it quickly, he is still able to go for PSW

[lolo2]

Resubmitting dissertation from my own country would deny the opportunity of applying for the PSW visa which students are entitled to. But other uni does issue CAS for resubmission of dissertation. Does it mean the rule to issue CAS for resubmission differs?

The Graduate visa is not an entitlement, there are specific requirements to have access to that route, including the successful completion of studies.

Some universities provide a new CAS to international students for resubmissions or resitting, but not all of them do so. It also depends on the circumstances. They don't have any legal obligation to renew a student visa for that purpose - when attendance is not required and everything can be done online.

That's been the case for years, even before the Graduate route existed.

[AusJohn]

Many thanks for all your advises so much appreciated.