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Written question asked by Gordon Marsden (Labour) on Monday, 22 July 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 July 2019 (named day). It was answered by Caroline Nokes (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 July 2019 on behalf of the Home Office.


Entry Clearances: Overseas Students

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for the Education on the financial implications for universities of delays in the processing of free visa applications for international students who have been offered places by universities to study in the UK.

Answer

The Home Office regularly engages with representatives from the education sector, including the Department for Education. This has included recent discussions on Tier 4 services during the AutumnOperationally we are currently deciding Tier 4 visa applications within published service standards.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
280139
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Applications Administrative delays Entry clearances Overseas students
Link
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