UKVI RAG key dates

Timeline of policy announcements, system go-live, and expected publication of public sponsor ratings.

12 May 2025

Immigration White Paper published

The UK Government announces the Red-Amber-Green sponsor rating system, replacing the Basic Compliance Assessment framework.

1 June 2026

RAG system goes live

New compliance thresholds take effect immediately with no grace period. CAS restrictions apply from the first assessment cycle.

1 June 2027

Completion threshold rises

The absolute minimum completion rate floor increases to 90%. Sponsors between 85% and 90% may move to the Red band.

Summer 2027

Public ratings expected

Once all sponsors receive initial assessments, ratings are expected on the UK student sponsor register.

Sources

• UK Home Office — Restoring Control Over the Immigration System (White Paper, May 2025)
• UKVI Register of Licensed Sponsors (Students)

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