UK's migration crackdown risks care home staffing crunchNew government plans to extend the wait for permanent residency to 15 years for care workers risk a significant staffing shortage in Britai...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Pakistani, Bangladeshi migrants pretend to be gay to claim asylum in UK: ReportAn undercover investigation reveals a scheme where migrants pay thousands to immigration advisers. They allegedly create fake stories to cl...
15 Apr, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
UK to enact new law against false visa sponsorship adverts to curb illegal migrationBritain is cracking down on fake visa sponsorships. A new law makes advertising these fraudulent schemes a crime. This comes after an inves...
30 Jan, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
British visa scam uncovered in UK sting, Indian-origin individuals involvedTwo Indian-origin individuals in the UK were caught in a media sting operation for allegedly selling British visas illegally for large sums...
14 Jan, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
UK launches second phase of visa fraud awareness drive in IndiaThe United Kingdom is expanding its visa fraud prevention efforts to Tamil Nadu. This initiative follows a successful pilot in Punjab. The ...
25 Nov, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Phishing fraudsters impersonate Home Office to breach UK visa sponsor accountsA new cyber fraud is targeting UK organisations. Scammers are impersonating the Home Office. They aim to steal login details for visa spons...
13 Aug, 2025, 11.32 AM IST
British High Commission extends campaign in Punjab, Haryana to raise awareness about visa fraudThe British High Commission is intensifying its fight against visa fraud. The 'Visa Fraud Ton Bacho' campaign will now cover Punjab and Har...
07 Aug, 2025, 12.24 PM IST
UK to introduce ‘digital by default’ immigration system by 2025, launch eVisasThe UK is transitioning to a digital immigration system by 2025, introducing eVisas for enhanced security and convenience. India remains a ...
14 Nov, 2024, 12.30 PM IST
Beware! Indians biggest winners, but UK sounds warning on visa fraudThe UK Visas and Immigration department issued an advisory urging Indian nationals to be wary of visa scams. The UK also announced streamli...
13 Nov, 2024, 12.28 PM IST
UK begins eVisa rollout with plan to replace immigration documents by 2025UK has started issuing eVisas for enhanced securit, with a plan to completely replace physical documents by 2025. eVisas are pivotal in enh...
19 Apr, 2024, 01.15 PM IST
Report flags dubious immigration agents running illicit UK visa appointments trade in India, other South Asian countriesThese unscrupulous brokers are operating in several parts of South Asia, promoting biometric appointments on social media messaging service...
30 Oct, 2023, 07.07 PM IST
British High Commission informs Delhi Police about fraudulent visa agentsThe Commission has identified these agents as part of a larger criminal network involved in providing counterfeit and forged documents to t...
30 Sep, 2023, 10.19 AM IST
ETS no longer providing TOEFL, TOEIC tests for UK visaThe TOEFL test remains the most widely respected English-language test in the world recognised by more than 9,000 institutions in more than...
04 May, 2014, 11.57 AM IST
Overseas students in US to get help if university involved in immigration scamThe US government is working on measures to help genuine overseas students who are enrolled with these institutions and find themselves in ...
06 Sep, 2012, 02.45 PM IST
- Indian student jailed for UK visa fraud
An Indian student, who submitted bogus university documents in a bid to illegally extend his stay in the UK, has been jailed for six months.
26 Jul, 2012, 06.23 PM IST
Indian applicant arrested for UK visa fraudThe applicant's visa application has been refused, and she has been banned from the UK for up to 10 years, a statement said.
22 Apr, 2012, 11.52 PM IST
- Give biometric data for UK visa
Come Wednesday, all applicants from India seeking a visa to the United Kingdom will have to provide biometric information including fingerp...
11 Dec, 2007, 09.13 PM IST