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Several hundred overseas learners will successfully secure their guaranteed university positions following negotiations between the Home Office and University College London wrapped up with the officials issuing supplementary entry permits.

Immigration Allowance Issues

Hundreds of scholars, plenty from the Chinese mainland, had been left in limbo after UCL failed to accurately predict the applications for study spots this session and went over its allocation of confirmation of acceptance for studies digital records authorized by the UK visa officials.

Institution Regret and Assistance

UCL expressed regret to those impacted, informing them it was "truly apologetic for the disturbance and doubt", and giving to cover £1,000 fees for requests made through the UK immigration system's "super priority service".

We're happy to guarantee our impacted foreign students that they can finally start their studies at UCL.

Exceptional Demand

The institution said "an extraordinary surge in applications" was caused by the excessive admissions, and had originally informed scholars with secured places that they should defer until the subsequent session, causing many to voice dissatisfaction they experienced financial losses after advance payment for flights and housing.

Favorable Solution

Subsequent to negotiations between the university and the Home Office at the conclusion of last week, scholars were informed that they would be granted visas after all.

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

Applicant Responses

Some students mentioned they had been sent emails from the university within the last two days saying their CAS documents would be provided, a key requirement to be awarded a study permit. Several said they had still not received confirmation.

An applicant said: "I'm thrilled to be able to study in the Britain. We were advised various pieces of information since recent weeks, it was incredibly challenging. I was already obligated to covering costs for housing in London, with no refund possible, so I am very relieved."

National Effect

Approximately 200 applicants from the Chinese mainland were affected, with a number already in the Britain at the end of recent weeks for the beginning of the educational period. Those on master's programs were told they had to be on campus by 10 October or lose their position.

We cannot thank you enough for your understanding with this matter and we are deeply regretful for the disturbance and uncertainty which this will have created you.