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Comments by Sanwar Ali:

It does seem to be somewhat unfair that people enter the lottery, are lucky enough to be picked, and then are told that they cannot apply for a US Green Card visa because of the Trump work visa ban.  Perhaps false advertising!  Fortunately, Judge Mehta's recent judgement says that

By Sanwar Ali:

On Saturday there were clashes between far-right anti-immigration protesters and the Police in Dover.  The anti-migrant groups claimed to be there to “protect the border”.  At the same time there was a crowd of pro-migrant protesters.  There were about ten arrests in total of anti immigration far-right demonstrators.  Several officers had to restrain one far right protester to the ground. 

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

Hong Kong British National Overseas (BNO) citizens should consider coming under the long term UK visa scheme.  Those who feel unsafe in Hong Kong may wish to come under a visa scheme that will eventually lead to indefinite leave remain and UK citizenship.  China has a bad record when it comes to human rights abuses.  The UK has very high visa fees.  However, compared to requirements f

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

Is there actually any good reason for increased biometrics for US citizenship applications?  Increasingly cameras are linked to biometric recognition systems.   “Big Brother” is watching you. 

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

Sorry.  But quite frankly it is surely a good thing if the UK Border Force, which is part of the Home Office, are scared of deporting illegal immigrants.  People are getting fed up with the Home Office breaking the law with the collusion of the Government Legal Department.  See what the Secret Barrister has to say about problems with the

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

The Indian Foreign Minister thinks that there should be greater access to US visas for Indian nationals.  Currently under Trump it is going in the other direction with greater restrictions on Indians and others gaining work visas.  There is a widely publicised work visa ban with many people unable to obtain US work visas.   One thing that many people do not realise is that y