Immigration Department warns against study visa abuse

The department has also urged students to immediately inform the Immigration Department or local administration if they come across any suspicious activities other than studying.

Mangshir 10, 2082

Kantipur Reporter

Immigration Department warns against study visa abuse

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The Department of Immigration has urged educational institutions to stop the misuse of study visas. The department has urged educational institutions not to enroll foreign students solely for visa and income purposes.

The department issued a statement on Wednesday, instructing some educational institutions to recommend visas only after verifying whether the students studying in their institutions are regularly engaged in studies or not. 

The statement signed by the department's director Tikaram Dhakal said, 'It has been found that some institutions are enrolling students only from the perspective of income and are also recommending study visas to foreigners who want to get them as an alternative way to stay in Nepal for a long period.'

The department has also urged the students to immediately inform the Immigration Department or local administration if they are involved in suspicious activities other than studies.

The department has also revealed that some foreign students have not attended classes regularly, submitted fake documents and have not even been able to submit academic certificates after completing the course. 

The department also complains that although some foreign students are involved in illegal activities, the concerned institutions have not informed the department or local administration.

Immigration Department warns against study visa abuse

Kantipur

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