UK tightens rules to curb work, student visa misuse
AFP The UK government is introducing stricter visa regulations to curb the misuse of work and student visas for asylum claims, British media reported on Wednesday. The restrictions target ...
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Pakistan Today · 2dUK considers visa restrictions for students from asylum-prone countries
LONDON: The UK government is considering imposing visa restrictions on students from countries, including Pakistan, that are considered most likely to claim asylum upon arrival. This move is part of b
Working in the UK during your studies
International students who hold a Student/Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK are subject to working restrictions imposed by UKVI (UK Visas & Immigration). Your eVisa or vignette indicates the maximum number of hours you can work during term-time.
Doing a work placement on a student visa
You must also check the work visa requirements for the country you’ll be working in, as your UK Student Visa would not cover you to work in another country. If you’d be doing the placement as part of a study abroad year you must also check the student ...
London Evening Standard on MSN.com · 2dNew visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay
Applications for work and study visas from nationalities such as Pakistanis, Nigerians and Sri Lankans among those that reportedly could be curbed by the Home Office
The PIE News · 17hSpeculation rife that UK’s Graduate Route may be tied to professional roles only
The UK government is expected to suggest tying graduate visas to skill-based jobs in the upcoming immigration white paper.
The Financial Express · 2dUK to restrict study and work visas for citizens of Pakistan
UK will deny visas to foreigners who meet the asylum application criteria and come from countries where asylum claims are common.
Does my immigration permission allow me to work?
Restrictions on the type of work you can do There are ... working for an employer based outside the UK and you are physically not inside the UK, your Student visa work conditions do not apply. You should check the work rights in the country you are working.
Daily Times on MSN.com · 3dUK to consider restrictions on student visas for Pakistan and asylum-heavy nations
The British government is considering restricting student visa applications from countries, including Pakistan, which are seen as most likely to result in asylum claims. This move aims to reduce the country's annual net migration.
Employing Students on Visas
Student visa is to allow International students to study in the UK on a full time basis. This visa also permits individuals studying at Queen Mary to work in the UK, subject to certain restrictions. Students will be able to work either 10 or 20 hours per ...
TheCable · 2dUK to restrict visa applications from Nigeria, Pakistan
As part of efforts to reform its immigration system, the United Kingdom could soon restrict visa applications from
UK mulls visa restrictions on Pakistani students amid asylum concerns
The proposed visa restrictions follow sharp criticism ... Nearly 10,000 people who originally entered the UK on legal work or student visas were later found to be living in asylum accommodation ...
Student Visa responsibilities
As a Student or Tier 4 visa holder you are required ... It is important that you check your specific working conditions before you start any work in the UK. This is because there are restrictions on the hours and type of work you can do.
The PIE News · 2dRumoured UK visa crackdown to target Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka
The UK is planning to limit visas from countries with high rates of visa overstaying or asylum in its immigration whitepaper, say sources.
Business Day · 20hUK universities: 49% shut down courses amid declining int’l student numbers
A recent Universities UK survey paints a stark picture of the sector’s health, as 49% of 60 institutions surveyed have shut down courses
Legit.ng on MSN.com · 2dUK tightens visa restrictions for Nigerians amid overstay concerns
UK restricted visas for Nigerians, Pakistanis, & Sri Lankans over asylum concerns, using NCA intelligence models to predict overstayers. Experts raise doubts.
Sky News on MSN.com · 2dMinisters to crack down on visas from nationalities 'most likely to overstay and claim asylum'
Ministers are expecting to announce plans to reduce immigration to the UK - efforts made more urgent by Labour's local elections rout and Reform UK's success.
UK student visas revoked by Department of Homeland Security, university says
When asked if UK students who had learned their visas had been revoked would be allowed to stay enrolled and how many students were affected, UK spokesperson Jay Blanton told the Herald-Leader on ...
UK Home Office’s reform of graduate visas runs into opposition
UK Home Office ... limit the graduate visa route, though, are two sets of data: the first shows a high number of overseas students moving from university into low-paid work, including social ...
Vanguard · 2dU.K to impose visa restrictions on Nigerians, Pakistanis, Sri Lankans
The United Kingdom, UK is stepping up efforts to restrict visa access for nationals of Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka,
UK Eyes New Visa Restrictions Targeting Specific Nationalities
LONDON, May 6: The UK Government is reportedly preparing to restrict visa applications from certain nationalities deemed more likely to overstay or claim asylum, according to a report by The Independent. Work and study visa applications from countries such ...