Japa dreams face fresh setback as UK tightens student visa rules
The UK government is tightening student visa regulations to prevent abuse of the system, specifically targeting individuals using visas as a pathway to asylum. Universities will now face stricter sponsorship standards to ensure international students are genuine.
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These changes reflect a broader global trend of nations restricting immigration pathways and increasing scrutiny on international education sectors.
(L-R) Esther Agbenla, Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Junior Achievers Nigeria; Mr. Charles Omoera, Chief Executive, Stanbic IBTC Trustees Limited; Master Adedeji Fuhad and Master Akerele Smilore, students of Canterbury International School, winners of MoneyBee competition; Mrs. Seyi Egbarin, Head, Institutional Trust and Loan Agency and Mr. Raji Rahman at the certificate presentation to the winners of the MoneyBee Financial Literacy Competition recently. Quick Read The United Kingdom is introducing new rules that could prevent some universities from sponsoring international students for study visas.
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