The new rules, framed in a new Immigration White Paper, doubles the standard qualifying period for settlement status in Britain to 10 years and imposes stricter English requirements, with assessments of improvements in language skills embedded within the visa rules for applicants and their dependents.
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Rishi Sunak government to ban entry of ‘hate preachers’ from Pakistan, other nations from entering UK
Rishi Sunak administration to ban hate preachers from entering the UK.
UK government opening second visa ballot for young Indian professionals
The Indian-origin Rishi Sunak-led United Kingdom government announced it was opening 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.
Setback for Indian students in UK as new policy restricts dependents’ visas
New restrictions to student visa routes in the United Kingdom will restrict the ability of international students, including Indians, to bring family members on all but post-graduate research routes with them.
Indian-origin UK billionaire SP Hinduja dead at 87
Srichand Parmanand Hinduja, the billionaire Indian-origin patriarch of Britain’s richest family and chair of the globe-spanning Hinduja Group, has died in London, his family confirmed.
British-Indian Home Secretary Suella Braverman sounds warning about mass immigration
Britain’s Indian-origin Home Secretary Suella Braverman issued a warning against “unsustainable” mass and rapid migration into the country and called for action to cut growing migrant numbers.
UK PM warns illegal immigrants of crackdown
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has issued a warning to those entering the country illegally that they will begin deporting every illegal immigrant crossing its borders.
Polar Preet’s record-breaking expedition an inspiration to all
Sikh-origin British army officer Captain Preet Chandi has broken the world record for the furthest unsupported solo polar ski expedition in history.
Rishi Sunak, Akshata Murthy debut on UK’s Asian Rich List 2022
News: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty have made their debut on the UK’s ‘Asian Rich List 2022’ topped by the Hinduja family.
Sunak gives nod to 3,000 UK visas for Indians
Rishi Sunak has given a green signal to a new youth mobility partnership scheme that will offer 3,000 visas to 18-30-year-old degree-educated Indians every year to live and work in the UK.
