Britain Visa Fraud Campaign: US President Donald Trump’s government is making the illegal immigration policy even stricter. The Trump administration has accelerated the process of expelling illegal immigrants from the country. Thousands of illegal citizens from many countries including India have been sent back to their countries.
On the other hand, the UK government has started a special campaign to protect Indian citizens from visa fraud. The name of this campaign is ‘Visa Fraud to Bachho’, which aims to protect Indian citizens from physical, financial and mental problems caused by illegal immigration including visa fraud. Through this campaign, people will also be made aware about the dangers of illegal migration and safe ways of legal migration.
WhatsApp support line launched
As part of this campaign, a WhatsApp support line has also been launched in English and Punjabi, the number of which is +91-70652-51380. This number will help in identifying the tactics commonly used for visa fraud and provide access to accurate and official guidance for those seeking legal ways to travel to the UK.
The campaign was launched at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in the presence of Chancellor and Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Kumar Mittal. Apart from the WhatsApp line, the campaign also gave warning signs about visa fraud. During this, he said that people will be advised to be cautious of false claims such as promises of jobs in Britain and non-compulsory English-language tests (IELTS), and excessive fees. Due to visa, people often take unnecessary loans and are at risk of physical harm and exploitation.
10-year ban on visa fraudsters
A person committing visa fraud can be banned from travelling to the UK for up to 10 years. India and the UK have made a shared commitment to tackle illegal immigration under the ‘Mobility and Migration Partnership Agreement’. This campaign is another step in the joint efforts to further the fight against illegal immigration and visa fraud.
What did the British Deputy High Commissioner say?
British Deputy High Commissioner to India Christina Scott said, “The opportunity to travel, study and work in the UK has never been greater and Indian citizens continue to receive the largest share of UK visit and work visas. However, the dreams of young people are also being exploited and many people are becoming victims of visa fraud. That’s why we are launching the ‘Visa Fraud to Bachao’ campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the risks and help people check the facts about safe and legal routes to the UK.
British Deputy High Commissioner in Chandigarh Caroline Rowett said, ‘Punjab is known for its hardworking and ambitious people who have made significant contributions to the UK and globally. We want to ensure that these dreams are fulfilled safely and legally. We urge people to spread the message of ‘Visa Fraud to Bachao’ and save people from falling prey to fraudulent agents.
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