Facing an unprecedented increase in the number of student visa-seekers from north India, Britain has temporarily suspended accepting such applications as it suspects that there may be attempts to abuse the system. The UK Border Agency, which enforces immigration and customs regulations and considers applications for permission to enter or stay in Britain, today announced that no visa application would be accepted at its centres in New Delhi, Chandigarh and Jalandhar from Monday.
“We took this decision in response to the unexpectedly high number of student visa applications in these areas at this time of year. The temporary suspension will allow the UK Border Agency to continue to scrutinise applications thoroughly and to manage the visa process efficiently for all our customers in north India,” Deputy High Commissioner Nigel Casey said.
