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How Will UK Visa Changes Impact Indians? Former Students Weigh In
12Apr By adminNo Comments
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How Will UK Visa Changes Impact Indians? Former Students Weigh In

[ad_1] Indians represent a significant portion of non-EU immigration into the UK.As part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plan to control immigration numbers, the UK government on Thursday implemented an increase in the minimum income threshold required to sponsor a family member's visa in the country as a 'dependent'.The move, which follows recent changes in the United Kingdom's Work, Study and Graduate Route (post-study work) visas, has reignited apprehensions within the Indian diaspora because of tightening eligibility conditions and increased restrictions. Indians constitute the largest group granted study and work visas in the United Kingdom and people who have studied in the country say it is bound to have an adverse impact.Sanam Arora, founder and chairperson of the National Indian...
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Explained: What Impact Will New UK Family Visa Rule Have On Indians
12Apr By adminNo Comments
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Explained: What Impact Will New UK Family Visa Rule Have On Indians

[ad_1] New Delhi: The United Kingdom has implemented new visa and income regulations as part of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's plans to cut down immigration levels. As part of the changes the minimum income required to sponsor family members has been raised significantly, creating a concern for Indian migrants. Those who earn less than 29,000 pounds, will not be able to sponsor a family member's visa in the country.The number is a significant 55% rise from the current income benchmark - 18,600 pounds. And the benchmark will rise to 38,700 pounds early next year.The annual earnings of nearly 50% of people who migrated to the UK from India was less than 39,000 pounds in 2022, according to a report by the migration observatory at the University of Oxford.Notably, Indians represent a significa...
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UK Opens Second Ballot For Young Professional Scheme Visas For Indians
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UK Opens Second Ballot For Young Professional Scheme Visas For Indians

[ad_1] The visa costs 259 pounds and applicant should be able to meet the financial, educational requirements.London: The British government today opened its second ballot under the UK-India Young Professional Scheme for Indians aged between 18 and 30 years with graduate-level qualifications for visas to the UK.The ballot, which closes on July 27, offers eligible young Indians the opportunity to live, work or study in the UK for up to two years."The second ballot of the Young Professionals Scheme is now OPEN," the British High Commission in New Delhi tweeted."If you are an Indian national between 18-30 years of age with a graduate or postgraduate qualification, consider applying for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa. Ballot closes at 1.30 pm on July 27," it said.There are a total...
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3 Indian-Origin Men Get 15 Years In Jail For Smuggling Drugs In UK
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3 Indian-Origin Men Get 15 Years In Jail For Smuggling Drugs In UK

[ad_1] London: Three Indian-origin members of a criminal gang who were found guilty of smuggling drugs into the UK from Canada have been sentenced to a total of nearly 15 years imprisonment by a UK court.Kuran Gill, 32, Jag Singh, 32, and Govind Bahia, 30, were members of an organised crime group and were caught along with accomplice Gregory Blacklock, 32, when UK Border Force officers discovered two pallet loads or large boxes of cannabis within a shipment of computer casing at Heathrow Airport in February.All four were sentenced last month at Woolwich Crown Court in south London, according to the Kent Police.“The cracking of the EncroChat mobile phone platform has led to countless criminals being caught red-handed and brought to justice,” said Investigating officer Detective Constable ...
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Indian-Origin Men, Women Convicted Of Smuggling 42 Million Pounds Out Of UK
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Indian-Origin Men, Women Convicted Of Smuggling 42 Million Pounds Out Of UK

[ad_1] London: Sixteen people, including a number of Indian-origin men and women, have been convicted following a major investigation into a west London based organised crime group involved in international money laundering and people smuggling, the UK's National Crime Agency (NCA) said on Tuesday.Members of the criminal network smuggled in excess of GBP 42 million in cash out of the UK, making hundreds of trips to Dubai between 2017 and 2019. NCA investigators believe the money was profit from the sale of banned “Class A” drugs and organised immigration crime.“This has been a long and complex investigation into an organised crime group involved in money laundering on a commercial scale and organised immigration crime,” said NCA senior investigating officer Chris Hill.“Over a two-year pe...
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Indian In UK Thanked By Queen For Work During Covid Now Faces Deportation
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Indian In UK Thanked By Queen For Work During Covid Now Faces Deportation

[ad_1] London: A residents' group from south-east London has pledged to fight on after a “beloved community member” lauded by the late Queen's representative for his services over the COVID pandemic lost a legal visa battle and now faces deportation to India.The Rotherhithe Residents group have gathered over 177,000 signatures through an online petition in support of Vimal Pandya, who came to the UK from India on a student visa but was left in limbo after his education institution lost its licence to sponsor foreign students.The 42-year-old lost a hearing at the immigration tribunal recently and is now said to be in talks with his lawyers for a way forward.“We are devastated. He is devastated. But we will not give up the fight, if any path forward can be found,” the residents said in a C...
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Indians Make Up Highest Number Of Non-UK Born Residents In England, Wales
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Indians Make Up Highest Number Of Non-UK Born Residents In England, Wales

[ad_1] Indians constituted the largest chunk at 1.5 per cent of residents. (Representational)London: Nearly one in six people living in England and Wales last year were born outside the country and Indians constituted the largest chunk at 1.5 per cent of residents, according to latest statistics based on the country's 2021 census data.The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that India remained the most common country of birth outside of the UK last year at 920,000 people, followed by Poland at 743,000 people or 1.2 per cent of residents and Pakistan at 624,000 (1 per cent)."One in six usual residents of England and Wales were born outside the UK, an increase of 2.5 million since 2011, from 7.5 million (13.4 per cent) to 10 million (16.8 per cent)," the ONS said in a release."...
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S Jaishankar Shares Concern Over Indian Community’s Security With UK Minister
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S Jaishankar Shares Concern Over Indian Community’s Security With UK Minister

[ad_1] S Jaishankar with his British counterpart James Cleverly in New York.New York: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared his concerns about the security and welfare of the Indian community in the UK with his British counterpart James Cleverly and welcomed his assurances on the same."A warm conversation with UK Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly. Discussed taking forward Roadmap 2030. Appreciate his commitment to deepening our partnership," Mr Jaishankar tweeted Wednesday.A warm conversation with UK Foreign Secretary @JamesCleverly.Discussed taking forward Roadmap 2030. Appreciate his commitment to deepening our partnership.Our conversation also covered global issues including Indo-Pacific, Ukraine and UNSC matters. pic.twitter.com/2PsqfZUqFd— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) S...
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