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Comments by Sanwar Ali:

As we have said in the past it is very difficult to pass significant immigration legislation in both Houses of Congress.  However, in this case it may not make a lot of difference.

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

People can be excused for being extremely cynical about the apparent change of heart by the Home Office.  Action by the Government has been somewhat lacking.  The “hostile environment” policy has affected other BAME (Black, Asian and minority ethnic) minorities as well as the

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

Many in the US media, including some at Netflix, seem to have taken a great dislike to Donald Trump.  There is perhaps some truth in the allegation that the US media has a liberal bias.

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

Having different UK visa systems in different parts of the Country may not be such a bad idea.  Different parts of the Country have different needs so it makes sense to have variations in the visa system.  Other Countries have done this.  Nicola Sturgeon the First Minister of Scotland and it seems many others are keen for this to happen.

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

American Universities have suffered greatly due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic.  Now would be a good time to offer some support.  Instead the pandemic is being used by the Trump administration as an excuse to further restrict immigration into the US.  Some colleges will have the difficult decision of either changing their policy so that there is some in per

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

If people in Hong Kong are being persecuted and have to leave will they be able to pay extremely high UK visa related Government fees?  For a family of four applying for entry to the UK on a five year visa the immigration health surcharge on it own would be £12,480, presumably paid in advance.  On top of that are the UK visa fees.  You may not see much