<p>In a video conference interaction from Chennai with students from Bangalore, organised at the British Library, Hopkins said that the British government took the issue of fake certificates seriously. <br /><br />“Students found in possession of any false documents will be barred for ten years,” he informed. These certificates were largely the handiwork of unscrupulous agents who misguide students, Hopkins added.<br /><br />Elaborating on the point-based system in place for intake of students in September, the Officer said that students had to score 40 points to be eligible for a visa. <br />He also elaborated on the easing of restrictions relating to bank balance. <br /><br />“Students had to show proof of the amount needed to manage tuition and living expenses for their course in their bank account for a period of 28 days earlier. It has been brought down to one day now, just the day the student applied for the visa.” <br /><br />Students could work upto 20 hours a week when they were studying and were eligible to stay in UK and work for a maximum period of two years without procuring a work permit visa, he added.<br /><br />Dhanashekarana, Head, UK Education, South India moderated the seminar from Chennai.<br /></p>
<p>In a video conference interaction from Chennai with students from Bangalore, organised at the British Library, Hopkins said that the British government took the issue of fake certificates seriously. <br /><br />“Students found in possession of any false documents will be barred for ten years,” he informed. These certificates were largely the handiwork of unscrupulous agents who misguide students, Hopkins added.<br /><br />Elaborating on the point-based system in place for intake of students in September, the Officer said that students had to score 40 points to be eligible for a visa. <br />He also elaborated on the easing of restrictions relating to bank balance. <br /><br />“Students had to show proof of the amount needed to manage tuition and living expenses for their course in their bank account for a period of 28 days earlier. It has been brought down to one day now, just the day the student applied for the visa.” <br /><br />Students could work upto 20 hours a week when they were studying and were eligible to stay in UK and work for a maximum period of two years without procuring a work permit visa, he added.<br /><br />Dhanashekarana, Head, UK Education, South India moderated the seminar from Chennai.<br /></p>
