New UK visa norms to crack down on fake colleges
Following the biometric system-that requires eye scan and finger print for all foreign students entering UK-started-started a year ago, the student-visa system in the country have been constantly evolving to become more objective and transparent. According to the tier-4 of the points based system which will be implemented from Tuesday, all education providers that recruit international students in the UK need to be registered with the UK Border Agency. More than 2,100 universities, independent schools and colleges have applied to become licensed sponsors. The institutions are responsible for ensuring that international students comply with the conditions of their visas while they are in the UK. Students need to have an unconditional offer of a study place from a licensed education provider. The student also needs to show that he has sufficient funds to cover course fees and living costs during his studies. The student will be issued with a visa for study at a particular institution, and for the full duration of his course if degree level or above. In 2008, almost 29,000 Indian students received visas to study in the UK. This represents a 30% increase on 2007 figures. Home secretary Jacqui Smith said, “This new tier of the points based system allows us to know exactly who is coming to the UK to study and crack down on bogus colleges”. The UK Border Agency has been working closely with the education sector to ensure the system works for both institutions and students.
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