Visa Fraud Consciousness: The UK authorities on Thursday launched the ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’—which interprets to ‘watch out for visa fraud’ in Punjabi—marketing campaign to lift public consciousness about visa rip-off techniques being utilized in Punjab. Aimed toward defending individuals in opposition to phusical, monetary and emotional dangers of visa fraud and irregular migration, the marketing campaign will encourage UK-bound vacationers to examine components and keep secure, discovering the newest data on British visa on the official portal and WhatsApp helpline.
The place to entry newest data on British visa
Steerage associated to visa software is obtainable freed from value on the gov.uk portal and WhatsApp helpline 7065251380 (out there in English and Punjabi).
The devoted WhatsApp helpine will present assist in figuring out frequent visa rip-off techniques whereas offering entry to official steerage for these in search of authorized routes to journey to the UK.
Outreach programmes
The marketing campaign contains outreach actions in and round Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Chandigarh.
Alongside the WhatsApp line, the marketing campaign will spotlight the warning indicators of visa scams, advising individuals to look out for frequent spurious claims such:
- The promise of jobs within the UK
- No requirement for English-language exams (IELTS)
- Exorbitant charges
“Visa fraud results in unacceptable and pointless ranges of debt and places individuals vulnerable to bodily hurt and exploitation. An individual discovered committing visa fraud might obtain a 10-year ban on journey to the UK,” learn an official assertion.
Underneath the Mobility and Migration Partnership Settlement, the UK and India have a shared dedication to tackling irregular migration, and the ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’ marketing campaign represents an additional component of joint efforts to step up their battle in opposition to irregular migration and visa fraud, it said.
‘Younger peoples’ goals being exploited… too many changing into victims of visa fraud’
“The chance to go to, examine, and work within the UK has by no means been larger and Indian nationals proceed to obtain the biggest share of UK go to and work visas. Nevertheless, younger peoples’ goals are being exploited, and too many have gotten victims of visa fraud,” stated Christina Scott, British Deputy Excessive Commissioner to India.
“That’s why we’re launching the Visa Fraud Ton Bacho marketing campaign,” added Scott.
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‘Punjab recognized for hardworking & bold individuals’
“Punjab is thought for its hardworking and bold individuals who have made vital contributions each within the UK and globally. We need to be sure that these goals are fulfilled safely and legally,” stated Caroline Rowett, British Deputy Excessive Commissioner Chandigarh.
The UK is predicted to problem about one million visas this 12 months.
Indian nationals obtain virtually 1 / 4 of all UK visas worldwide.
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