Homeoffice want striking a balance to allow genuine students at genuine institutions, including some of the world class universities, to continue to come here, but at the same time cracking down on what’s been one of the biggest abuses in the immigration system. Far too many people have been allowed to use the student visa as a way to come to Britain to work.
So they estimate is that the changes announced will reduce the actual numbers of student visas by something around a hundred thousand visas over the next few years, but all of that will be concentrated on abuse.
Homeoffice aim to reduce net migration from the hundreds of thousands, back down to the tens of thousands.
Student who want study in UK should be able to speak English, to support themselves financially without taking paid employment, and to show they are coming for study, not for work .UK student visa system toughen up the entry requirements:
First, students need to demonstrate that they have the financial means to fend for themselves.
Second, students from low risk countries and prioritise resources on high-risk students.
Third, they toughen up the rules on English language competence. Those coming to study at degree level will have to speak English at an upper intermediate level. And UKBA officers will be given the discretion to refuse entry to students who can't speak English without an interpreter and who do not meet the required minimum standards.
Referene: Homeoffice (2011) UK student visa system.
Available at :http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/media-centre/video-transcripts/student-visa-system/.
(Access at: 11th April ).
Homeoffice (2011) Statement on foreign student visas.
Available at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/publications/about-us/parliamentary-business/oral-statements/foreign-student-visas/ (Access at: 21th March 2011).
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