UK-VISA 2

Asked what kind of abuse the authorities have come
across, Dix said probably certain education agents in north
India were misleading the students by telling them that they
can get entry to the UK for other purposes by using the
student visa route.
"We want to ensure that student visa system attracts
bona fide students," he said.
The suspension may continue till the last week of
February, Casey said. During this period, the visa centres
will not accept applications from customers. However, visa
application centres in west and south India will continue
their operations as usual.
During this period, the UK Border Agency will undertake
thorough scrutiny of the applications to ensure that the
applicants are bona fide students and they have the financial
backing to continue their studies in Britain.
The authorities will also ensure that the education
providers in the UK are following rules.
The rise in number of applications has affected the
customer service also, Casey said.
Asked the reason for such unprecedented increase in visa
applications, Casey said education in the UK is more preferred
by the Indian students. The decline in number of student visa
applications to a few other countries could have contributed
to the rise, he said. PTI