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UK immigration inspector warns of 'proxy marriage' loophole

16:43 30/06/2014
The UK's chief inspector of immigration, John Vine, has warned that there is evidence that many foreign nationals are gaining UK residence visas by the use of proxy marriage certificates. In certain...

Australia cracks down on fraudulent visa applications

14:42 14/08/2012
Figures released by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) show that large numbers of young travellers are using fraudulent methods to extend their stay in the country after...

Former Australian immigration official claims widespread visa fraud

10:37 07/05/2012
A former Australian immigration department official came out this week claiming that the country's immigration system is subject to widespread fraud, with hundreds of people apparently lying about...

UK Immigration taking steps to prevent illegal immigration

16:46 03/03/2010
UK immigration will be sharing more data and intelligence with overseas Governments in source immigration Countries to prevent illegal immigration . "The international action plan" by the Home Office...

UK visas to take longer for some in Africa

9:42 18/10/2005
From 17 October 2005, it will take longer to process a UK visa when applications are made at Posts that are now carrying out fingerprint checks. Some visa applicants could wait for up to seven days...