The government of the United Kingdom has launched an awareness program against visa fraud. The campaign was launched at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Jalandhar in the presence of LPU Chancellor and Rajya Sabha MP Dr Ashok Kumar Mittal.
The UK government launched a visa fraud awareness program at Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar for Indians in Punjab.(UK Embassy in India)
The ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’ marketing campaign goals to assist shield Indian residents in Punjab from bodily, monetary and emotional dangers of visa fraud and irregular migration.
What is going to the marketing campaign do?
It features a new devoted WhatsApp help line (+91 70652 51380), which is able to supply help in English and Punjabi. Residents will be capable to establish frequent visa rip-off techniques utilizing the helpline, which can even present entry to official steerage for these looking for authorized routes to journey to the UK.
Alongside the WhatsApp line, the marketing campaign will spotlight the warning indicators of visa scams. Folks might be suggested to look out for the frequent spurious claims such because the promise of jobs within the UK, no requirement for English-language assessments (IELTS), and exorbitant charges, a press launch from the UK Embassy in India mentioned.
Below the Visa Fraud Ton Bacho marketing campaign, outreach actions might be performed in and round Amritsar, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Chandigarh to make folks conscious of potential scams whereas making use of for visas.
Why was the marketing campaign launched?
Visa fraud results in unacceptable and pointless ranges of debt and places folks prone to bodily hurt and exploitation. An individual discovered committing visa fraud may obtain a 10-year ban on journey to the UK. Below the Mobility and Migration Partnership Settlement, the UK and India have a shared dedication to tackling irregular migration. The marketing campaign represents an extra factor of joint efforts to step up the battle towards irregular migration and visa fraud.
British Deputy Excessive Commissioner to India, Christina Scott, mentioned, “The opportunity to visit, study and work in the UK has never been greater…However, young peoples’ dreams are being exploited…That’s why we are launching the…campaign.”
“Punjab is known for its hardworking and ambitious people who have made significant contributions both in the UK and globally. We want to ensure that these dreams are fulfilled safely and legally,” mentioned Caroline Rowett, British Deputy Excessive Commissioner Chandigarh.