June 2nd, 2023 at 04:23 am
UK Minister Clarifies: Change in Visa Rules Not Targeting Students
Lord Tariq Ahmad, the UK’s Deputy Foreign Minister, assured Indian college students that the new visa modifications won’t affect them. The reforms target non-graduate students.
Lord Tariq Ahmad, the UK’s Deputy Foreign Minister, promised Indian undergraduate students that the visa reforms will not harm them in a recent address.
Moreover, Lord Ahmad stressed the importance of Indian students and emphasized that the latest visa rule changes target unfinished research and graduate students.
Lord Ahmad promised NDTV that UK undergraduate and research students would always be welcome.
He stated the UK government aims to reduce illegal immigration and recruit more Indian students.
New Visa Rule Changes Exclude Family Members for International Students
UK In a recent written statement to the House of Commons, Home Secretary Suella Braverman said that foreign students would no longer be able to bring their family members to the UK. But these changes mostly affect graduate students. There are a few exceptions for those in research schools.
Family Allowances for Students in Research Programs Retained
Dependents, like children and elderly parents, can still take research-based master’s and doctoral studies.
Students in research programs like research-led master’s classes and Ph.D. programs will still be able to bring family members with them as dependents. This includes children and elderly parents. This rule is meant to help students who are doing advanced research studies take care of their families.
Steps to limit net migration and stop visa fraud
In addition to visa adjustments, Home Secretary Suella Braverman committed to crack down on fraudulent education advisers who help people fill out unsuitable applications and prioritize immigration over education. To prevent non-student visa use.
To curb net migration and discourage students from using visas to get UK jobs, the Rishi Sunak government has modified visa requirements. These changes attempt to improve visa utilization and system.
A visit by UK Deputy Foreign Minister to India strengthens ties between the two countries
UK Deputy Foreign Minister Lord Tariq Ahmad will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and other top officials during his four-day visit to India. The trip aims to boost relations between the two countries by making scientific and technology collaboration easier.
Since pro-Khalistan protests outside the Indian Embassy in the UK caused a lot of controversy earlier this year, Lord Tariq Ahmad’s journey to India is considered as a favorable indication for India-UK relations. The visit demonstrates both countries desire to maintain and develop relations.
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