UK Warns Foreign Students of Deportation Over Visa Overstay
The United Kingdom issued a warning to foreign students overstaying their visas, threatening deportation for non-compliance with immigration rules. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper highlighted a significant increase in asylum claims, with a tripled number of people entering the UK legally between June 2022 and June 2025.
International students, constituting 40% of claimants, face heightened scrutiny. The Home Office plans to contact students and families to emphasize strict stay guidelines.
Despite a recent 10% drop in student asylum claims, the government aims to increase deportations. This move aligns with the UK's broader efforts to tighten migration policies amid rising concerns.
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