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Hundreds foreign students will finally get to secure their guaranteed places subsequent to negotiations involving the Home Office and University College London wrapped up with the authorities issuing extra student visas.

Visa Quota Issues

Hundreds of students, plenty from the Chinese mainland, had been left in limbo after UCL miscalculated the interest for places this session and went over its allowance of CAS digital records authorized by the UK visa officials.

Educational Establishment Regret and Compensation

University College London offered apologies to those affected, advising them it was "truly apologetic for the disturbance and doubt", and giving to pay £1,000 fees for submissions made through British visa authorities' "fast-track option".

We're delighted to be able to assure our concerned international learners that they can at last begin their education at University College London.

Unprecedented Demand

The educational establishment said "an unprecedented increase in interest" was responsible for the excessive admissions, and had at first informed scholars with guaranteed positions that they should defer until the subsequent session, resulting in many to complain they encountered financial losses after early booking for flights and lodging.

Successful Outcome

Subsequent to negotiations between the university and the immigration authorities at the end of last weekend, students were told that they would obtain study visas ultimately.

A spokesperson for University College London stated: "We deeply apologise to all those who have been concerned by the recent period of confusion and we are extremely grateful for their cooperation. Our staff are now moving rapidly to communicate with learners personally with information and help.

Applicant Feedback

Some learners said they had received electronic messages from University College London within the recent couple of days confirming their CAS documents would be released, a essential prerequisite to be issued a student visa. A few reported they had yet to been given verification.

A learner said: "I'm ecstatic to be able to study in the United Kingdom. We were told various pieces of information since the previous month, it was extremely difficult. I was already committed to paying for housing in London, with no refund available, so I am extremely grateful."

Regional Impact

Approximately 200 students from the Chinese mainland were affected, with several already in the United Kingdom at the close of the previous month for the commencement of the educational period. Those on taught postgraduate courses were informed they needed to be on campus by 10 October or forfeit their spot.

We're extremely grateful for your understanding with this situation and we are truly apologetic for the disruption and doubt which this will have created you.