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Middlesex University Pre-CAS Interview Questions 2026
Your institution · Why UK · Your course · Career · Course facts · Living in the UK
Updated July 2026Middlesex University's guidance is for the UKVI credibility interview, and it's some of the clearest around. The interview can happen at the visa application centre when you submit, or any time before your visa is granted — by video conference, telephone, or face-to-face at a visa centre, High Commission or Embassy. It usually lasts 10 to 20 minutes, and a caseworker later decides whether you're a 'genuine' student who has genuinely planned to study your offered course, and whether your English is strong enough to study without an interpreter.
Two Middlesex-specific details are worth knowing. First, the interview isn't recorded — your answers are written down as a transcript that's sent to your caseworker, and Middlesex strongly recommends you ask for a copy afterwards and check it's accurate. Second, if you don't understand a question you can ask for it to be repeated; stay calm, answer clearly and slowly, and always tell the truth. A second interview only happens if the interviewer is concerned about a first answer — treat it as your last chance to convince them.
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Middlesex University's pre-CAS process runs 5 stages and typically takes 10 to 20 minutes. Most applicants only find out they weren't ready once the decision is made.
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- 1Apply for your Student visa. Apply for your Student visa; you may be selected for a credibility interview (there's no way to know in advance).
- 2Attend the interview. at the visa application centre on submission, or later by video, phone, or face-to-face; it usually lasts 10–20 minutes.
- 3Answer in English without an interpreter across three areas. your institution, your course and career plans, and living in the UK.
- 4Your answers are written down (not recorded) and t. Your answers are written down (not recorded) and the transcript goes to your caseworker; ask for a copy and check it's accurate.
- 5The caseworker assesses the transcript later. The caseworker assesses the transcript later; a second interview only follows if they're concerned about a first answer.
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Middlesex University pre-CAS interview FAQs
How long is the Middlesex credibility interview?
Usually 10 to 20 minutes, by video, phone, or face-to-face at a visa centre, High Commission or Embassy.
Is it recorded?
No — your answers are written down as a transcript and sent to your caseworker. Middlesex recommends you ask for a copy and check it's accurate.
What if I don't understand a question?
You can ask the interviewer to repeat it; English may not be your first language and they won't mind. Stay calm and answer clearly.
Will I get a decision on the day?
No — the caseworker assesses the transcript at a later stage.
What does a second interview mean?
It's uncommon and usually signals a concern about a first answer — prepare well, as it's your last chance to convince them.
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