Overseas Pakistani Friends

The UK Government today announced the go-live date for the student tier of its new points-based system for migration.

From 31st March, students looking to study in the UK can apply for their visa through the new points-based system which will streamline the Student visa application process.

Under the new transparent system, students will need to prove that they have been accepted onto a course run by a UK Border Agency (UKBA) licensed education institution, prove that they have the means to support themselves and supply their biometric details at their local visa application centre. Continue reading »

ISLAMABAD: The British government’s new ‘Points Based System’ for those wishing to go the UK to work or study, announced in February will come into effect in Pakistan on Monday, the British High Commission said on Friday. “From 30 June 2008, the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme will be replaced by Tier 1 of the Points Based System, Continue reading »

By Mubarak Zeb Khan

ISLAMABAD, June 1: Travel agents in Britain are fleecing people seeking Pakistani visa and earning an average of 60,000 to 80,000 pounds a month allegedly in connivance with some officials of the Pakistan High Commission in London, official documents reveal. Continue reading »

ISLAMABAD: The British High Commission (BHC) on Tuesday warned visa applicants against unscrupulous individuals trying to defraud people.

“Evidence has emerged that networks of bogus agents and consultants have been operating scams targeted at UK visa applicants,” said a statement issued by the BHC. Continue reading »

ISLAMABAD: The British government on Friday launched a new visa services website to facilitate the visa seekers. “The new website www.ukvisas.gov.uk is part of the UK’s ongoing commitment to improve services to its visa customers all over the world,” a statement by the British High Commission (BHC) said. Continue reading »