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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-04more like thismore than 2022-11-04
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Overseas Students remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 3 November 2022 to Question 73114 on Visas: Overseas Students, whether her Department records the number of recipients of international student visas that are accompanied by five and six dependents. more like this
tabling member constituency Warwick and Leamington more like this
tabling member printed
Matt Western more like this
uin 79326 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-14more like thismore than 2022-11-14
answer text <p>The Home Office does not routinely publish data on the number of recipients of international student visas who are accompanied by dependants.</p><p>Information on our immigration routes is available as part of our transparency data and can be found at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1100322/UKVI_VC_Transparency_Q2_2022_Published.ods" target="_blank">Visas and Citizenship data: Q2 2022</a>.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Newark more like this
answering member printed Robert Jenrick more like this
question first answered
remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2022-11-14T17:07:11.48Z
answering member
4320
label Biography information for Robert Jenrick more like this
tabling member
4617
label Biography information for Matt Western more like this
1536748
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-27more like thismore than 2022-10-27
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Overseas Students remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 25 October 2022 to Question 64270 on Visas: Overseas Students, whether her Department holds data on the number of recipients of international student visas that are accompanied by (a) five and (b) six dependents; what steps her Department is taking to monitor this information; and what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of her Department's monitoring processes of this information. more like this
tabling member constituency Warwick and Leamington more like this
tabling member printed
Matt Western more like this
uin 73114 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-03more like thismore than 2022-11-03
answer text <p>The Home Office regularly reviews available data to inform operational processes and policies.</p><p>Information on our immigration routes, including overall volumes of dependants for each route is available as part of our transparency data and can be found at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1100322/UKVI_VC_Transparency_Q2_2022_Published.ods" target="_blank">Visas and Citizenship data: Q2 2022</a>.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Newark more like this
answering member printed Robert Jenrick more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-03T11:21:36.207Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-03T11:21:36.207Z
answering member
4320
label Biography information for Robert Jenrick more like this
tabling member
4617
label Biography information for Matt Western more like this
1522817
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-17more like thismore than 2022-10-17
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Overseas Students remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many recipients of international student visas are accompanied by (a) five and (b) six dependents. more like this
tabling member constituency Warwick and Leamington more like this
tabling member printed
Matt Western more like this
uin 64270 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-25more like thismore than 2022-10-25
answer text <p>The Home Office does not routinely publish data on the number of recipients of international student visas who are accompanied by dependants.</p><p>Information on our immigration routes is available as part of our transparency data and can be found at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1100322/UKVI_VC_Transparency_Q2_2022_Published.ods" target="_blank">Visas and Citizenship data: Q2 2022</a>.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-25T17:05:30.987Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-25T17:05:30.987Z
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
previous answer version
27420
answering member constituency Corby more like this
answering member printed Tom Pursglove more like this
answering member
4369
label Biography information for Tom Pursglove more like this
tabling member
4617
label Biography information for Matt Western more like this
1520208
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-10more like thismore than 2022-10-10
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Overseas Students remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how long is the current average international student visa processing time by nationality of applicant. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
uin HL2418 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-24more like thismore than 2022-10-24
answer text <p>Home Office Migration Statistics do not publish service standard information by nationality of applicant. Information on our immigration routes with service standards and whether they have been processed against these standards is available as part of our transparency data and can be found at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1100322/UKVI_VC_Transparency_Q2_2022_Published.ods" target="_blank">Visas and Citizenship data: Q2 2022</a>. (Annex A)</p><p>Information on our current processing times can be found on Gov.uk.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
grouped question UIN HL2419 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-24T11:48:59.25Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-24T11:48:59.25Z
answering member
4888
label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
attachment
1
file name Annex A - UKVI VC Transparency.xlsx more like this
title Annex A more like this
tabling member
4039
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
1520209
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-10more like thismore than 2022-10-10
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Overseas Students remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what proportion of international student visas are being processed within the service standard for decision-making. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
uin HL2419 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-24more like thismore than 2022-10-24
answer text <p>Home Office Migration Statistics do not publish service standard information by nationality of applicant. Information on our immigration routes with service standards and whether they have been processed against these standards is available as part of our transparency data and can be found at: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1100322/UKVI_VC_Transparency_Q2_2022_Published.ods" target="_blank">Visas and Citizenship data: Q2 2022</a>. (Annex A)</p><p>Information on our current processing times can be found on Gov.uk.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
grouped question UIN HL2418 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-24T11:48:59.217Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-24T11:48:59.217Z
answering member
4888
label Biography information for Lord Sharpe of Epsom more like this
attachment
1
file name Annex A - UKVI VC Transparency.xlsx more like this
title Annex A more like this
tabling member
4039
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
1488888
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-07-13more like thismore than 2022-07-13
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Overseas Students remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure that international student visas are issued in time for the start of the upcoming university term. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow Central more like this
tabling member printed
Alison Thewliss more like this
uin 35980 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-07-21more like thismore than 2022-07-21
answer text <p>The UK continues to be a world leader for international education, the number of international higher education students in the UK is currently over 600,000 a year.</p><p>As part of our regular planning, we have analysed the expected demand and resource needed for the summer period. We commenced training additional staff from the beginning of May, and this will continue throughout June and July, to ensure we have enough staff in place. We are also working with our commercial suppliers to ensure they have capacity to meet the student demand as we approach the summer peak.</p><p>We have closely engaged with the education sector on our plans, and to reinforce the part they play in ensuring sponsorship certificates are issued by them in good time before a course is due to start. We have also communicated with the education sector to encourage students to apply as soon as they canand to ensure they supply all the necessary documents to prevent delays.</p><p>Students applying for their initial Student visa to come to the UK can apply up to 6 months before the start of the course and we encourage them to apply as early as possible</p>
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-07-21T13:30:31.313Zmore like thismore than 2022-07-21T13:30:31.313Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4430
label Biography information for Alison Thewliss more like this
1467410
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-06-01more like thismore than 2022-06-01
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Overseas Students remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria were used to determine the universities at which attendance makes a person eligible for the High Potential Individual Visa scheme; and for what reason (a) there is not a university that has its main base in Africa on that list and (b) she did not take steps to ensure an equitable distribution of universities across continents. more like this
tabling member constituency Battersea more like this
tabling member printed
Marsha De Cordova more like this
uin 11859 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-06-09more like thismore than 2022-06-09
answer text <p>The High Potential Individual route provides a short-term opportunity for talented international graduates to work or look for work in the UK as they start their careers.</p><p>By concentrating on graduates from select international universities, we will ensure the calibre of applicants remains high. Research has shown graduates from universities ranked in the top 50 of established international rankings are more likely to occupy higher paid roles and to find work easily.</p><p>Individuals who have graduated from other international institutions, and those who have no formal qualifications but have job offers in eligible occupations, continue to be able to come to the UK to work through other routes such as the Skilled Worker route.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
grouped question UIN 11861 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-06-09T12:45:32.627Zmore like thismore than 2022-06-09T12:45:32.627Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
4676
label Biography information for Marsha De Cordova more like this
1418927
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-02-01more like thismore than 2022-02-01
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Overseas Students remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the rates of fraud relating to the demonstration of proof of funds in international student visa applications, and (2) of the reported prevalence of fraudulent practices by rogue agents providing funds on a short-term basis, in order to assist students to meet the finance expectations and recycling the same funding to assist multiple students. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
uin HL5846 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-02-15more like thismore than 2022-02-15
answer text <p>The Government wishes to attract international students to study in the UK as they enhance our educational institutions both financially and culturally.</p><p> </p><p>The Student Route has robust safeguards to prevent the types of historic immigration abuse seen a decade ago on the previous Tier 4 route, with international students now being a highly compliant cohort.</p><p> </p><p>UKVI decision-makers can carry out verification checks on documents submitted with an application and may interview applicants to assess their credibility and intentions. Anyone who has used false documents, misrepresented their personal circumstances or practiced deception by any other means, will have their application refused and may face a ban on making further applications for up to 10 years.</p><p> </p><p>All policy, including around financial and credibility requirements, is kept under review. UKVI also carry out a range of activities to assist sponsors in maintaining the integrity of the route, allowing them to identify possible risks and establish best practice.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
grouped question UIN
HL5847 more like this
HL5848 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-02-15T15:14:48.517Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-15T15:14:48.517Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4039
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
1418928
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-02-01more like thismore than 2022-02-01
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Overseas Students remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made, if any, of whether elements of Canada's Student Direct Scheme, including proof of funds and deposit requirements, would improve the integrity of the UK visa system for international students. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
uin HL5847 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-02-15more like thismore than 2022-02-15
answer text <p>The Government wishes to attract international students to study in the UK as they enhance our educational institutions both financially and culturally.</p><p> </p><p>The Student Route has robust safeguards to prevent the types of historic immigration abuse seen a decade ago on the previous Tier 4 route, with international students now being a highly compliant cohort.</p><p> </p><p>UKVI decision-makers can carry out verification checks on documents submitted with an application and may interview applicants to assess their credibility and intentions. Anyone who has used false documents, misrepresented their personal circumstances or practiced deception by any other means, will have their application refused and may face a ban on making further applications for up to 10 years.</p><p> </p><p>All policy, including around financial and credibility requirements, is kept under review. UKVI also carry out a range of activities to assist sponsors in maintaining the integrity of the route, allowing them to identify possible risks and establish best practice.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
grouped question UIN
HL5846 more like this
HL5848 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-02-15T15:14:48.567Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-15T15:14:48.567Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4039
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
1418929
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-02-01more like thismore than 2022-02-01
answering body
Home Office more like this
answering dept id 1 more like this
answering dept short name Home Office more like this
answering dept sort name Home Office more like this
hansard heading Visas: Overseas Students remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to assist universities in identifying (1) where in-country recruitment agents are failing to detect fraud, or (2) where agents are themselves engaged in malpractices, by publishing visa refusal rates by recruitment agent. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this
uin HL5848 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-02-15more like thismore than 2022-02-15
answer text <p>The Government wishes to attract international students to study in the UK as they enhance our educational institutions both financially and culturally.</p><p> </p><p>The Student Route has robust safeguards to prevent the types of historic immigration abuse seen a decade ago on the previous Tier 4 route, with international students now being a highly compliant cohort.</p><p> </p><p>UKVI decision-makers can carry out verification checks on documents submitted with an application and may interview applicants to assess their credibility and intentions. Anyone who has used false documents, misrepresented their personal circumstances or practiced deception by any other means, will have their application refused and may face a ban on making further applications for up to 10 years.</p><p> </p><p>All policy, including around financial and credibility requirements, is kept under review. UKVI also carry out a range of activities to assist sponsors in maintaining the integrity of the route, allowing them to identify possible risks and establish best practice.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
grouped question UIN
HL5846 more like this
HL5847 more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-02-15T15:14:48.613Zmore like thismore than 2022-02-15T15:14:48.613Z
answering member
4311
label Biography information for Baroness Williams of Trafford more like this
tabling member
4039
label Biography information for Lord Johnson of Marylebone more like this