UK Government decides not to proceed with visa bond scheme
皇冠体育app UK wants the brightest and the best to help create the jobs and growth that will enable Britain to compete in the global race.
皇冠体育app UK government remains committed to tackling immigration abuse and has been looking at a range of options. One of those options was a financial bond. 皇冠体育app British Government has now decided not to proceed with the option of a financial bond.
A spokesperson for the British Home Office said on 3 November:
皇冠体育app Government has been considering whether we pilot a bond scheme that would deter people from overstaying the visa. We have decided not to proceed.
A spokesperson from the British High Commission in Islamabad said:
皇冠体育app UK wants the brightest and the best to help create the jobs and growth that will enable Britain to compete in the global race. So, for example, if you are an overseas businessperson seeking to invest and trade with world class businesses, one of the thousands of legitimate students keen to study at our first-class universities or a tourist visiting our world class attractions, be in no doubt: Britain is open for business.
Ends: Contact: Press Attach茅, British High Commission, Islamabad; tel. 051 201 2884