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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department when he expects the facility for issuing visas in Tehran to Iranians to recommence.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Independent (affiliation))

Answering body

Home Department

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

25 November 2013

Reference

176310; 571 c31W

House

House of Commons

Visas

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the answer of 4 May 2006, Official Report, column 1811W, on visas, if she will define the circumstances under which a visa application would not be straightforward non-settlement; and if she will make a statement.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 May 2006

Reference

446 c900W; 70471

House

House of Commons

Visas

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs pursuant to the answer of 4 May 2006, Official Report, column 1809W, on visas, (1) what procedures are followed when an applicant for a visa to enter the UK declares they have been refused protection by the United Nations...

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 May 2006

Reference

70732; 446 c900-1W

House

House of Commons

Visas

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what her policy is on the issuing of visas to enter the UK to individuals who were closely associated with the previous regime in Iraq.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 May 2006

Reference

446 c901W; 70739

House

House of Commons

Visas

(2) what procedures are followed when an applicant for a visa to enter the UK declares they have been refused entry by other countries; and if she will make a statement.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 May 2006

Reference

446 c900-1W; 70736

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, when the guidelines to entry clearance officers on the granting of visas to foreign students were last revised; and for what reasons. - Inc ref to Diplomatic Service Procedures Volume 1 Chapter 12 on "Entry for Studies".

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 January 2005

Reference

208333; 429 c1021W;429 c1020W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, if he will make it his policy to make publicly available to (a) potential students and (b) UK educational institutions the guidelines on granting of student visas issued to entry clearance officers overseas. - Inc ref to Diplomatic Service...

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 January 2005

Reference

208335; 429 c1021W;429 c1020W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, which UK embassies use procedures for granting student visas which deviate from the usual procedures; and what the reasons are for these exceptions. - Inc ref to Diplomatic Service Procedures Volume 1 Chapter 12.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

19 January 2005

Reference

208637; 429 c1025W;429 c1024W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent research he has commissioned on consistency amongst UK embassies in applying the requirements for granting student visas; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

10 January 2005

For answer on

19 January 2005

Answered on

19 January 2005

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what recent research he has commissioned on consistency among UK embassies in applying the requirements for granting student visas; and if he will make a statement. [208338] Mr. Mullin: No formal research has been conducted on consistency among UK embassies in applying the requirements for granting student visas. However, Entry Clearance Officers at the UK's visa-issuing posts assess each visa application on its own merits according to the requirements of the UK Immigration Rules. To ensure that Entry Clearance Officers apply the Immigration Rules correctly and consistently, they receive thorough training and are given extensive and detailed guidelines as well as being managed by an experienced Entry Clearance Manager. Most student visa refusals (those for studies of more than six months) attract an automatic right of appeal. If the applicant decides to appeal the decision to refuse, the Entry Clearance Officer will review the application. If the decision to refuse is upheld, the appeal proceeds to the Immigration Appellate Authority where it is assessed. If the adjudicator determines that the refusal decision was not made in accordance with the requirements of the Immigration Rules then the appeal will be allowed. In this way, the appeals process is an additional safeguard against any inconsistent decision making. In addition, the Independent Monitor for Entry Clearance annually reviews a random sample of entry clearance refusals that do not attract a right of appeal, including those relating to student applications for visits of less than six months, and reports to my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary.

Date

19 January 2005

Reference

208338; 429 c1021-2W;429 c1021W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans he has to change the number of countries (a) on the white list and (b) for which a visa to enter the United Kingdom is required; and if he will make a statement. - Including ref to section...

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 January 2004

Reference

416 c895W;416 c893W; 145273

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his Answer of 8th December, 415 c239W, on student visas, what research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on the reasons for the increased number of (i) applications for student visas and (ii) refusals; and if...

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 2003

Reference

143952; 415 c1110-1W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reasons Mr Jafar Dhia Jafar has been refused permission to attend a meeting of the Royal Society in London; and if he will make a statement. - Including fact that I will write to the honourable Member...

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 December 2003

Reference

415 c587W;415 c587-8W; 142171

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many applications for student visas have been refused in each year since 2000. - Inc table.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

8 December 2003

Reference

141359; 415 c239W;415 c238-9W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans there are to make passports and visa information better protected against fraud; what assessment has been made of the viability of biometrics; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

14 June 2002

For answer on

25 June 2002

Answered on

25 June 2002

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what plans there are to make passports and visa information better protected against fraud; what assessment has been made of the viability of biometrics; and if he will make a statement. [63066] Beverley Hughes: The British digital passport is one of the most secure in the world. It is machine readable and complies with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standard for passports. It contains a digital photograph and a digital signature of the holder, and the personal identification page is protected by a clear plastic laminate incorporating a holographic device which further protects the portrait. The personal identification page is also protected by a series of laser perforations. The use of special paper and printing techniques provide added security. The security features in the passport document remain under continuing review in case a feature is compromised by fraudsters. The United Kingdom Passport Service (UKPS) is considering the use of biometrics (fingerprints, iris, facial recognition) in passport books and cards both to further enhance security and to prevent the issue of multiple passports in the same identity. It is keeping in close touch with work being undertaken by ICAO post September 11 to develop an international standard for the use of biometrics in passports. In addition and in support of the concept of an entitlement card the UKPS has commissioned a study from the National Physical laboratory on the application of biometrics in an entitlement scheme. This study will look at iris, fingerprint and facial recognition templates and their application within large databases. The issue of visas at diplomatic posts overseas, is the responsibility of UKvisas, a joint Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office Department. Visas are issued on specifically designed vignettes that contain various security features in a common European Union format. A revised European Union common format vignette is being designed and should be brought into use in April 2004. The new format will incorporate space for a digital photograph of the applicant. There are no plans to use biometrics as part of the visa process but UKvisas is monitoring developments in this area including the Immigration Service trial at Heathrow.

Date

25 June 2002

Reference

63066; 387 c845-6W;387 c843-4W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Immigration Service personnel have been disciplined over their treatment of visa applicants since 1997; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figure.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 February 2002

Reference

31226; 380 c1493W;380 c1494W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, how many complaints have been received regarding applications for student visas by students from (a) China, (b) Russia, (c) Turkey, (d) Korea and (e) Latin American countries since 1997; how many applications from these countries have been turned down...

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

25 January 2002

For answer on

5 February 2002

Answered on

5 February 2002

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many complaints have been received regarding applications for student visas by students from (a) China, (b) Russia, (c) Turkey, (d) Korea and (e) Latin American countries since 1997; how many applications from these countries have been turned down in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement. [31613] Mr. Bradshaw: I regret that the information requested by the hon. Member is not available; complaints are not recorded by subject matter. The statistics for the number of student applications refused are as follows: _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Number of applications Refusal rate (percentage) China 1997 1,380 41 1998 1,782 24 1999 2,561 21 2000 4,484 23 2001{1} 1,063 29 Russia 1997 1,360 15 1998 847 8 1999 65 2 2000 448 9 2001{1} 43 9 Turkey 1997 567 4 1998 679 5 1999 527 6 2000 608 9 2001{1} 147 16 Korea 1997 5 17 1998 6 21 1999 2 10 2000 6 15 2001{1} 0 0 Latin America 1997 49 4 1998 113 8 1999 383 9 2000 1,490 16 2001{1} 224 18 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. {1} The figures for 2001 are for January to March 2001. We collect these statistics only on an annual basis.

Date

5 February 2002

Reference

31613; 379 c808W;379 c804W

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people seeking to study in the UK have been refused entry in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement. - Including table and fact that information not available. (Not printed in Bound Volume)

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Tabled on

24 January 2002

For answer on

5 February 2002

Answered on

5 February 2002

Mr. Hancock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many people seeking to study in the UK have been refused entry in each year since 1997; and if he will make a statement. [31225] Angela Eagle: Information on how many people seeking to study in the United Kingdom and are refused entry is not available. This is because refusals are recorded according to the reason for refusal and not according to the entry category (i.e. student, visitor, work permit holder). However, statistics are available on the number of people refused leave to enter and removed where the main reason for refusal was because the arrangements for the proposed study were unsatisfactory or unacceptable, or because the intention to study was not genuine and realistic. The table gives this information for 1997 to 2000, the latest year available. It does not include persons intending to enter as students, but refused entry on other grounds. Passengers refused leave to enter and removed from the United Kingdom, by selected main reason for refusal, 1997 to 2000 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Unsatisfactory or unacceptable Intention to study not genuine and arrangements for proposed study realistic 1997 380 507 1998 382 575 1999 416 631 2000 510 893 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

Date

5 February 2002

Reference

31225; 379 c866W;379 (Not in Bound Volume)

House

House of Commons

Home Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what disciplinary measures are in place for Immigration Service personnel who do not treat visa applicants with a basic level of courtesy; and if he will make a statement.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Home Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

5 February 2002

Reference

31227; 379 c879-80W;379 c875W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the average period of time taken to process a visa application from a person seeking to study in the UK was in the last 12 months; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

31 January 2002

Reference

31223; 379 c533-4W;379 c529-30W

House

House of Commons

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what plans he has to make it easier for foreign students to obtain visas to study in the UK.

Asked by

Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 June 2000

Reference

125963; 351 c703W

House

House of Commons

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