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700 Indian students face deportation from Canada as visa papers found fake
Mar 18,2023
More than 700 Indian students are facing deportation from Canada after the authorities in the North American country found their ‘admission offer letters’ to educational institutions to be fake. They received the deportation letters from the Canadian Border Security Agency (CBSA) recently.
According to media reports, these 700 students had applied for study visas via Education Migration Services (located in Jalandhar) headed by Brijesh Mishra, who had charged more than Rs 16 lakh per student for all expenses, including admission fee to premier institute Humber College but excluding the air tickets and security deposits.
These students had gone to Canada on a study basis in 2018-19 . The fraud came to light when these students applied for permanent residency (PR) in Canada for which the ‘admission offer letters’ came under scrutiny, that is, the CBSA examined the documents based on which the visas were issued to the students and found the ‘admission offer letters’ to be fake.
https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/700-indian-students-facing-deportation-from-canada-8499792/
UGC releases list of 21 fake universities in Delhi and 8 other states/UTs
Aug 27,2022
On Friday, the University Grants Commission (UGC) released a list of 21 fake universities operating in Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, West Bengal, UP, Odisha, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh.
The universities include St John's University, United Nations University and Vocational University.
What did the official notification say?
"Students and Public at large are hereby informed that presently following 21 self-styled, unrecognised institutions which are functioning in contravention of the UGC Act, have been declared as fake universities and these are not empowered to confer any degree," UGC wrote in the official notification.
The notice stated how a university is described.
"(1) The right of conferring or granting degrees shall be exercised only by a University established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, a Provincial Act or a State Act or an institution deemed to be a University under Section 3 or an institution specially empowered by an Act of Parliament to confer or grant degrees.
(2) Save as provided in sub-Section (1), no person or authority shall confer, or grant, or hold himself or itself out as entitled to confer or grant, any degree......"
UGC also mentioned in the notification that "Section 23 of the UGC Act prohibits the use of the word 'University' by any institution other than a university established as stated above."
List of 21 fake Universities
Delhi
1. All India Institute of Public and Physical Health Sciences (AIIPPHS), State Govemment University
2. Commercial University Ltd. Daryaganj, Delhi
3. United Nations University, Delhi
4. Vocational University, Delhi
5. ADR-Centric Juridical University
6. Indian Institution ofScience and Engineering, New Delhi
7. Viswakarma Open University for Self-employment
8. Adhyatmik Vishwavidyalaya (Spiritual University)
Karnataka
9. Badaganvi Sarkar World Open University Education Society
Kerala
10. St. John's University, Kishanattam
Maharashtra
11. Raja Arabic University, Nagpur
West Bengal
12. Indian Institute of Alternative Medicine
13. Institute of Alternative Medicine and Research
Uttar Pradesh
14. Gandhi Hindi Vidyapith, Prayag, Allahabad (UP)
15. National University of Electro complex Homeopathy, Kanpur
16. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Univirsity (open university)
17. Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad
Odisha
18. Nababharat Shiksha Parishad
19. North Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology
Odisha
20. Sree Bodhi Academy of Higher Education
Andhra Pradesh
21. Christ New Testament Deemed University
Study Abroad! Bank officials who joined in the name of studying abroad also cheated crores, R.B.I. investigation
Aug 26,2022
Thiruvananthapuram: It is a fraud of crores in the name of study abroad education consultancies in the state. Some private "Study Abroad Education Consultancies" and bank officials are committing massive fraud by cheating students who are going to study various courses abroad. As fraud became widespread, RBI It is indicated that the investigation has started.
https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/580631-latest-news-crores-fraud-by-consultancies-and-bank-officials-in-the-name-of-study-abroad.html
Important Changes to Priority Visa Services offered by UKVI from 12 August
Aug 12,2022
UKVI have now reintroduced Priority services for new customers applying in the sponsored work routes (including global talent) and for students.
Priority Visa Services for new study and sponsored work applications:
Where available, new customers applying in these eligible routes will now have the option to select PV and SPV appointments as part of their online journey. There is no reduction in the volume of PV and SPV appointments available but please note that PV and SPV services, must be purchased online during the appointment booking process and cannot be purchased in the Visa Application Centre or retrospectively.
Priority Visa Services for new visit visa applications:
The volume of PV appointments available for new visit visa applications continues to be reduced to enable UKVI to process more standard applications and gradually reduce the overall processing time for all customers. Appointment availability for Super Priority services (SPV) for new visit applications will not be reduced, where this service is available.
Both PV and SPV appointments for new visit visa applications can only be purchased online during the appointment booking process and cannot be purchased in the Visa Application Centre or retrospectively.
Visa Services for family applications:
Priority and super priority services for new family applications continue to be suspended. UKVI continue to monitor this, and updates will be provided once these services are ready to be resumed.
Further information:
For more information on priority visa services please visit: Get a faster decision on your visa or settlement application: Applying from outside the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
For more information on current visa processing times please visit: Visa decision waiting times: applications outside the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Please note that Priority services are not available in all locations and customers should click here to determine whether their selected application centre offers the service.
Applications for 2023/2024 Chevening Scholarships are now open!
Aug 11,2022
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Apply TodayCanada student visa rejected? Here's the reason and how to avoid it
Aug 9,2022
Livemint
Rejection of student visa permits in Canada have been on the rise since the Covid-19 restrictions and air travel ban have been lifted in 2021
In the past few days, Indian students have been witnessing a sharp rise in rejection of their student visa permit by the Canadian Government. Reports suggest that the student visa permit rejection have spiked to an almost 60% in the past few days.
Rejection of student visa permits in Canada have been on the rise since the Covid-19 restrictions and air travel ban have been lifted in 2021. However, students have seen a sharp rise in rejection, especially in the past few days.
Reports have suggested that students who have IELTS scores of 6.5 to 7, good academic record and financial background have also been rejected.
A CBC News report have said that of more than two million temporary resident and permanent residency (PR) applications pending in Canada, nearly a million came from India. The report also mentioned that at present, Canada has a backlog of more than 2.4 million immigration applications as of 29 June, up from 1.8 million applications in March.
This data was received from Canada’s Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) department.
Here is why student visas are getting rejected
Experts have suggested that there has been a significant rise in visa application among students for Canada due to declining interest in Australia and New Zealand.
The bulk rejections and delay in visa approval could be result of these sudden increase in visa application. Notably, the visa application process for Canada has become a rather long process involving tedious process of 9-12 months.
Experts have also cited high pendency rate of applications in different categories, fraud documentation by students in some cases, licensing issues with certain private colleges for the increased rejection of Visa permit for students.
Fraud warning for the Poland visa applicants
Aug 3,2022
The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland and Consulate General in Mumbai have noted a significant increase in fraudulent emails and letters sent to applicants. The people behind these fraudulent emails and letters are posing as the Embassy’s personnel. Therefore, please protect yourself against fraud by reviewing the requirements for a visa for which you are applying on the Embassy’s website.
Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland and the Consulate General in Mumbai strongly advice against contacting or using services of the travel agents claiming to have any ties/ special relations of the Embassy, as well as persons offering special visa authorization letters allegedly signed by any member of the Polish Foreign Service or the Embassy itself.
Embassy kindly informs that Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland do not issue authorization letters to applicants. The only way of communicating the result of the procedure are visa stamped in the passport or refusal letters handed to the applicant. No assessment or authorization is granted to the applicant prior the application is properly lodged at the counter.
Please note that official communication is carried out by the Polish Consular personnel from the official e-mail address newdelhi.amb.wk@msz.gov.pl, mumbaj.kg.info@msz.gov.pl or other account in the domain @msz.gov.pl only. We warn you agains many froudlent e-mails that look similar. Contact details of the Consular Section can be found at the Embassy website: https://www.gov.pl/web/india/embassy-new-delhi and for the Mumbai CG at https://www.gov.pl/web/india/consulate-mumbai. Information received from other sources should be considered as coming from unauthorized entities.
Procedure of applying for a visa and requirements for the same are unified for all applicants and clearly described on the Embassy’s website: https://www.gov.pl/web/india/visas. It should be stressed that in case of work and study visa applications personal presence of an applicant at the VFS Center is mandatory. Currently due to pandemic appointments can be booked only in VFS Centers and there are no direct appointments at the Embassy available.
No special arrangements out of the stipulated framework are provided to any applicant.
Visa application fee of 6739 INR and VFS service charge of 927 INR are the only required payments when submitting the visa applicaiton.
Embassy never asks for additional money for the proper insurance or other border/COVID-19 related charges. All visa appointment shall be booked directly at the VFS Global website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/pol/.
https://www.gov.pl/web/india/fraud-warning-for-the-visa-applicants
India & UK sign pact for mutual recognition of educational qualifications
July 22,2022
India and the UK on Thursday agreed on mutual recognition of educational qualifications students from both countries, a move which will cover courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as maritime education, but will exclude professional degrees in engineering, medicine, architecture and pharmacy.
India is seeking easier rules for professional courses in the bilateral trade agreement that is being negotiated, commerce secretary BVR Subrahmanyam said. These agreements will facilitate closer alignment on education between India and the UK, enhance short-term bilateral mobility and ensure mutual recognition of qualifications, a statement said.
The memorandum of understanding will include online courses and facilitate courses which offer students the option to partly study in India and also in the UK, the commerce secretary said. Besides, it will come handy for those who complete a postgraduate programme from the UK, which is for one year. It will now be possible to transfer the credits earned by students.
On a reciprocal basis, Indian Senior Secondary School/Pre-University Certificates will be considered suitable for entry into UK higher education institutions. Similarly, the bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and doctoral degree of India and the UK will also be considered equivalent to each other, the statement said. Currently, students who complete a PG course from the UK find it difficult to enrol for a PhD in India, Subrahmanyam said.
Executive Committee Meeting
27 July 2022
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AIEC Executive Committee Meeting Schedules for September, October & November 2015
aug 21,2015
AIEC Executive Committee Meeting Schedules for September, October & November 2015. All Executive Committee Members are requested to attend. Kindly noye the details :
September 2015
Date : 18'th Sept. 2015
Venue : Imcan Visa,Neerazhi Building, 61/2615, Ravipuram Road, Ravipuram, Cochin Kerala, India 682016. Phone :0484 4050484 Mobile :+91 8943350001 Time : 5.00 PMOctober 2015
Date : 23'rd Oct. 2015
Venue : Lexiconn International. Opp:GCDA - Kadavnthara- Cochin-Kerala, India-682020 Ph : 0484 2322132 / 133 Mobile : 80 890 5000 2 Time : 5.00 PMNovember 2015
Date : 20'th Nov. 2015
Venue : Global Education Consultants, PB 42 44, First Floor, Penta Tower, Kaloor ( Adj. to Gokulam Park Inn ) Cochin 682 017, Ph : 0484 2539799, 2530849, 2539399
Time : 5.00 PMAIEC Executive and General Body Meeting
aug 21,2015
All AIEC Members are cordially invited to attend the Annual AGM.
EC Meeting
aug 21,2015
Date : 21'st August, 2015 Time : 11.30 AM Venue : Grand Hotel, M.G.Road, Cochin
All Executive Committee Members are requested to attend the ECM compulsorily
Onam Celebration
aug 21,2015
Date : 21'st August, 2015 Time : 12.30 AM Venue : Grand Hotel, M.G.Road, Cochin
AGM will be an Event of Onam Celebration too which will be hosted by Mr.Denny Thomas Vattakkunnel of Santa Monica, Cochin All AIEC Members are cordially invited to attend the function.