Is UK University Banning Osun, Imo Students From Getting CAS? Fact Emerges
- An immigration adviser claimed the University of Greenwich will not issue CAS to students from Osun and Imo states for its January 2027 intake
- The post by Dr Oludayo Sokunbi attracted more than 54,000 views and over 220 likes on X since November 10, 2026
- Legit.ng reviewed publicly available information from the University of Greenwich to establish whether the claim holds up
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London, University of Greenwich - An immigration adviser's claim that the University of Greenwich in the United Kingdom will refuse to issue Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) letters to students from Osun and Imo states has gone viral, but Legit.ng could not confirm it through the university's official public records.
Dr Oludayo Sokunbi, described as a prominent immigration adviser, posted the claim on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Source: Twitter
He wrote:
"Due to the high risk of visa refusal, the University of Greenwich, UK, will NOT be issuing a CAS for any students from the states of Osun or Imo for the January 2027 intake."
The post has since drawn significant attention, with more than 54,000 views and upwards of 220 likes recorded.
What the University of Greenwich actually published
Legit.ng checked the university's publicly available admission guidelines and found that Nigerian applicants do face tougher financial conditions for the January 2027 intake. Specifically, the university requires a 100% tuition fee deposit from Nigerian applicants, a measure linked to elevated student visa refusal rates.
However, nothing in the university's publicly accessible materials points to a restriction that singles out applicants from Osun or Imo states and bars them from receiving a CAS offer.
Verdict on the claim
Based on available official information, the specific claim (that the University of Greenwich has decided to stop issuing CAS letters to students from those two states) could not be independently established.
While the university has responded to visa refusal concerns by raising deposit requirements for all Nigerian applicants, this does not amount to a confirmed, state-specific ban of the kind described in the post.
Prospective students and those already in the application process are advised to contact the University of Greenwich directly through its official channels before making any financial commitments or admission decisions based on the circulating claim.
Source: Legit.ng
