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UK Minister Addresses Visa Abuse Amid Asylum Surge

11/26/2025

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Seema Malhotra, UK minister, highlighted concerns about visa abuse amid rising asylum claims.
By June 2025, 14,800 students sought asylum in the United Kingdom, with many overstaying.
The government plans reforms to extend permanent residency wait from five to ten years.
Malhotra defended these measures during her visit to India, emphasizing genuine student admissions.
A new free trade agreement should boost UK-India trade, despite domestic political pressures.

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Seema Malhotra, UK minister, highlighted concerns about visa abuse amid rising asylum claims.
By June 2025, 14,800 students sought asylum in the United Kingdom, with many overstaying.
The government plans reforms to extend permanent residency wait from five to ten years.
Malhotra defended these measures during her visit to India, emphasizing genuine student admissions.
A new free trade agreement should boost UK-India trade, despite domestic political pressures.