This is specific for UK students
A Guide to Credibility Interviews for Tier 4 International Students
Credibility interviews are now part of the Tier 4 visa application process. Once you have submitted your visa application you will be called to an interview to answer questions from an Entry Clearance Officer about your prospective studies in the UK. The interview is conducted in English and will take approximately 10-15 minutes. The purpose of the interview is to establish if you genuinely wish to study in the UK and if your declared circumstances are genuine. During the interview you will also be expected to demonstrate that your English Language ability is sufficient to follow your chosen course and level of study. All applicants who are applying for a Tier 4 student visa both overseas and inside the UK are likely to be interviewed. Your interview is likely to take place after receiving the offer letter. This interview is the requirement for CAS. After you passed the interview, you will be provided with the CAS letter. The university will take this credibility interview. You will need to give second interview as well which will be for visa and will be of same pattern.
It is most likely that you will be interviewed via video-call, however you may also be interviewed on the telephone. During the interview from the university the interviewer will note down everything that you say and for visa interview they will write down and will send this record to the Entry Clearance Officer (ECO). The ECO will then make a decision on your visa application on the basis of your credibility interview and all the other supporting documents you submitted with your Tier 4 visa application.
