Britain to tighten student visa requirements
Britain is tightening its rules on student visas to prevent people from flouting the rules and working illegally. The changes, which are effective immediately, won't stop genuine students from traveling to Britain to study but will close an avenue that has been exploited, Home Secretary Alan Johnson said Sunday.
Under the new rules, those from outside the European Union who come to Britain for short courses, less than six months, can no longer bring their dependents. Johnson said the number of hours foreign students will be able to work will also be cut from 20 hours a week to 10, and that a higher standard of English will be required. (AP)
