Guidance

Bulk data transfer of CAS: SMS manual 7

A step-by-step manual for bulk data transfer of confirmations of acceptance for studies.

• From: UK Visas and Immigration
• Published: 10 January 2013
• Last updated: 7 September 2026
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  1. 7 September 2026

     Added a link to the new manual 13 and updated the glossary.

  2. 26 June 2025

     Guidance updated to reflect changes to the Sponsor Management System.

  3. 9 July 2024

     Screenshots in pdf version updated.

  4. 11 October 2021

     Updated in line with changes to the Immigration Rules on 11 October 2021.

  5. 25 May 2021

     Guide updated to reflect changes to the Sponsor Management System on 24 May 2021 ahead of the launch of the Graduate Route in July.

  6. 1 December 2020

     Updated version of the guide published.

  7. 6 April 2015

     Updated guidance.

  8. 16 July 2014

     Updated guidance.

  9. 7 April 2014

     Updated document.

  10. 10 January 2013

      First published.

Documents

SMS guide 7: Bulk data transfer of CAS (accessible)

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SMS guide 7: Bulk data transfer of CAS

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Details

To help sponsors use the bulk data transfer functions of SMS. You must have a custom built IT system available to use the bulk data transfer.