ROLE OF EXPATRIATES IN DEVELOPMENT OF PAKISTAN

Pakistan is among those countries whose large population lives abroad. These expatriate Pakistanis play an important role in the development of the country. Another term common in use is Non-Resident Pakistanis or NRPs. They not only send billions of dollars every year in form of foreign exchange remittances but they also are instrumental in transfer of latest technologies in various fields and improvement of basic infrastructure in Pakistan. Some countries now are home of third or even fourth generation of Pakistani expatriates. Great Britain was the first country of attraction for Non-Resident Pakistanis and this migration dates back to mid 1950s. It was followed by many other important Western countries like USA, Canada, Germany, Italy, and Netherlands in 1960s. The advent of 1970s saw mass migration to Norway where Non-Resident Pakistanis are the largest single community outside native Norwegians. All these countries are now home to third, and in some cases fourth generation of Pakistani expatriates. Now citizens of these countries of Pakistani origin are placed at very important places. They are members of parliament, judges, leading scientists, doctors, accountants and engineers, and last but not the least very successful entrepreneurs in these countries. One of bright example is Haq Nawaz Akhtar Chaudhry – Vice President of Norwegian Parliament (The Storting). Another important destination for Non-Resident Pakistanis is the Middle East. Since 1970s, Non-Resident Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain and other Middle Eastern and Gulf countries are sending billions of dollars every year to Pakistan.

Statistics reveal that remittances by Non-Resident Pakistanis is the second largest source of foreign exchange coming in to Pakistan, following exports of commodities and services in the international market.  According to State Bank of Pakistan’s figures for the fiscal year of 2011-12, foreign exchange remittances exceed 1.1 billion dollars every month, amounting to 13 billion dollars in a year. These remittances are backbone in sustenance of Pakistan’s economy.  The growth is absolutely incredible, not just in terms of dollar figures, but in particular due to the massive percentage data that was registered.

As the phenomenon of immigration from Pakistan to the developed world is ever growing since last three or four decades, people of Pakistan take every possible effort for immigration to developed countries like USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and other European countries. These countries provide permanent residence and eventually citizenship to these immigrant Pakistanis. When we say every possible effort, it includes both legal and illegal ways for immigrating to developed countries. Illegal human trafficking was on rise in past decades, but now gradually falling down due to strict measures taken by respective governments. The international borders are no longer as permeable as they were in the past. Illegal human traffickers are killed or caught and subsequently deported back to Pakistan.

In the wake of very difficult illegal human trafficking, the best possible and honorable way of immigration remains legal ways for immigrating to the developed countries. Many developed countries offer legal immigration to skilled professionals, businessmen including investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed people, and also to students and professionals with exceptional exhibition in their respective fields. There are many immigration consulting companies operating in Pakistan and some of them offer very high level of professional advise to all those who are seeking immigration to developed countries like USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand and other European countries. The corporate data and analysis shows that among these professional immigration consulting companies, Future Concern Associates (Pvt) Limited tops the list of all immigration consulting companies in terms of sending highest number of people abroad in last 17 years. Statistics reveal that Future Concern Associates (Pvt) Limited helps thousands of Pakistanis every year by providing right consultancy in all areas of immigration including skilled professionals, businessmen including investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed people, and also to students and professionals with exceptional exhibition in their respective fields. FutureConcern Associates (Pvt) Limited is a world renowned immigration consultant and heads a team of high-class professionals. This is one of the reason why illegal human trafficking is being gradually giving way to professional immigration companies like Future Concern Associates (Pvt) Limited.  As the role of Pakistani expatriates increase in the development of Pakistan, subsequently direct role of immigration consultants providing professional advice like. No wonder foreign exchange remittances by Non-Resident Pakistanis hit 20 billion dollars per year figure within next few years.

REPORT CLAIMS UK IMMIGRATION UNFAIRLY REJECTING VISA APPLICANTS

A recently released independent report claims that UK Border Agency staff processing visa applications from Africa had been "acting unfairly" and were wrongly refusing people entry to the UK.

The reported carried out by John Vine, Chief inspector to the UKBA, claimed that many visas were unfairly rejected after employees "disregarded or misinterpreted" evidence. According to Vine, some UK visa applicants had been refused entry for not failing to provide information that had not been originally requested.

The UKBA responded to the report saying they took the findings "seriously" and would look into it.

The report detailed Vine's inspection from May 2011 to July 2011 and examined the applications processed at four UKBA visa centres in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Croydon, south London.

Various reasons for visa rejections were cited in the report, including one case, where an applicant wishing to visit his uncle in the UK was denied entry because they had different family names.

Vine said there has been little progress made by the UKBA despite recommendations made in previous inspections.

"This is especially frustrating", he said, "considering the agency has accepted the recommendations, and yet I continue to identify the same issues. I would now like to see these recommendations being embraced by the agency without delay to ensure that there is a real improvement in the quality and consistency of decision making."

"We take the independent chief inspector's findings seriously and are making reforms, which include providing detailed guidance to applicants and improving the training for staff handling visa applications," a UKBA spokesman said. "The UKBA must offer a high quality service for genuine applicants while ensuring that those who do not meet the immigration rules are prevented from entering the UK."
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UK Immigration Rules

As of 9 July 2012, a number of changes to the UK Immigration Rules came into effect. These changes affect all non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK under the family migration route.

The changes include:

- Introducing a new minimum income threshold of £18,600 for sponsoring settlement in the UK of a non-EEA spouse or partner, fiancé(e) or proposed ci

vil partner. If you wish to sponsor a child you will have to meet the higher threshold of £22,400 instead of £18,600. Each additional child will cost £2,400 to sponsor.

- Publishing a list of factors associated with genuine and non-genuine relationships, to help UK Border Agency officers make accurate decisions.

- Extending the minimum probationary period for settlement for non-EEA spouses and partners from two years to five years, to test the genuineness of the relationship.

- Abolishing immediate settlement for migrant spouses and partners where a couple have been living together overseas for at least four years.

- Allowing adult and elderly dependants to settle in the UK only where they can demonstrate that, as a result of age, illness or disability, they require a level of long-term personal care that can only be provided by a relative in the UK. Also requiring them to apply from overseas rather than switch in the UK from another category.

- Restricting family visit visa appeals, initially by narrowing the current definitions of family and sponsor for appeal purposes, and then, subject to the passage of the Crime and Courts Bill, removing the full right of appeal against refusal of a family visit visa.

- Please note, if you already have leave to enter or remain in the UK, on the basis of being the spouse or partner of a settled person, you will need to meet the rules which were in force before 9 July 2012 if you apply for settlement. The requirements before 9 July 2012 are much more straightforward and you only need to wait two years to gain indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a spouse or partner.

On 11 June 2012, The UK Government announced these changes as part of their plans to reform the UK's immigration rules. The changes are the government's response to recommendations made by the Migration Advisory Committee.

Guy Taylor, of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), claims the changes are highly discriminatory. JCWI is currently lobbying parliament to have the laws relaxed.

"Young people, women, disabled and older people are going to be disproportionately affected by this rule," Taylor said, citing the fact that adult and elderly dependants can settle in the UK only where they can demonstrate that, as a result of age, illness or disability, they require a level of long term personal care that can only be provided by a relative in the UK.

Also, from October 2013, the UKBA will require all applicants for settlement to pass the Life in the UK Test and an intermediate level English language test at B1 level or above, unless they are exempt. Previously only those applying for citizenship had to meet these requirements.

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Worldwide Trends in Studying Abroad

Students today cannot escape the reality that having an understanding of other parts of the world and openness to other cultures is likely to play a part in their future career. Whether working in the private or publicly, chances are there will be some aspect of their job that will involve working with people in other countries or with people who have come from other cultures. As a result, students worldwide are studying abroad more frequently both on their own initiative and because higher education institutions are putting a greater emphasis on international studies. This article discusses the trends that are occurring in the study abroad arena.
English as Language of Instruction
Countries all over the world are increasing the availability of coursework taught in English, usually for the purpose of attracting a greater breadth of international students. Since English is a common second language for many students, coursework taught in English is accessible to a great many more students than courses taught in a language spoken in only a few countries.
Dual and Joint Graduate Degrees
Increased collaboration between graduate schools from different countries has resulted in an increase of dual and joint degree programs that are being offered. These programs allow students to earn either one degree or two degrees simultaneously at two different universities in different countries. These are most commonly master's level degrees but can be doctoral level degrees as well. Undergraduate dual and joint degrees are less common but are also growing in number.
Business degrees are the most common type of dual or joint degree program.
The US, Europe, China and India have the highest numbers of these collaborative degree programs. Business degrees are the most common type of dual or joint degree program, followed by engineering, physical sciences and social sciences. These programs increase the number of students studying abroad at schools that offer this option.
Worldwide University Collaboration
More opportunities for study and research abroad is likely to result from an increasing focus on collaboration among higher education institutions from countries all over the world. There have been two Bologna Policy Forums which have included representatives from far beyond Europe. The 2nd conference, held in March 2010, was attended by 73 countries and focused on globalization of higher education through cooperation and collaboration among the world's higher education institutions.
More opportunities for study and research abroad is likely to result from an increasing focus on collaboration.
There have also been an increasing number of global organizations that are actively working towards the development of globalization of higher education. Organizations such as the International Association of Universities, UNESCO, the Global Colloquium of University Presidents and the European University Association are all looking at ways to increase cooperation and collaboration among the world's universities and colleges.

Schools are increasingly contracting with education placement agencies.

In their efforts to attract more students from a wider spectrum of countries, schools are increasingly contracting with education placement agencies to help recruit foreign students to their schools. These agencies receive a commission fee from the school for each student that attends, or in some cases they work independently and receive payment from the student. These agencies provide a way for schools to recruit students from countries where they don't send their own recruitment staff.
Schools around the world have ramped up the services available to support international students.
In recent years, schools around the world have ramped up the services available to support international students. Schools may hope to attract more international students by making it as easy as possible for international students to feel welcome by providing as much assistance as they need. Typical services support students with both administrative and social aspects of their experience. Administrative services may include expertise and advice regarding:
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What are Entry Clearance, Rules, Admission in Educational Institute/Universities UK

Future Concern Associates is leader in immigration and student visa consultants in Pakistan.Future Concern Associates takes immigration rules and regulations very carefully and guide people who are interested in immigration. Here   Future Concern discusses important immigration pre-requisites

What is an entry clearance?

A United Kingdom entry clearance is a visa or an entry certificate which you apply for before you travel to the United Kingdom. Even when you hold an entry clearance you will still need to pass through immigration control at the United Kingdom port of entry, e.g. Heathrow or Gatwick. But if you are holding an entry clearance you will not be refused permission to entry the United Kingdom unless there has been some change in your circumstances or you gave false information (discouraged by Future Concern) or did not disclose important facts when you obtained the entry clearance. Holders of entry clearances may also be refused on medical grounds, if they have a criminal record, if they are subject to a deportation order or if there are other exceptional reasons why they should not be admitted.

When you arrive in the United Kingdom, you may be questioned by an Immigration Officer so take all relevant documents in your hand luggage.

The Rules

According to   Future Concern you must be able to support and accommodate yourself and any dependants and pay for your studies without working in the UK and without recourse to public funds. It is acceptable for support and accommodation and the cost of your studies to be provided by relatives or friends in the UK. Future Concern also states that it is not necessary to have finalized your arrangements but you must intend to study at a university, a college of further education, independent school or other genuine private educational institution. You must also be able to follow your intended course.

  Future Concern also states that your course of study should occupy the whole or a substantial part of your time (as a general rule at least 15 hours a week organized day-time study of a single subject or of directly related subjects leading to a particular qualification). You must intend to leave the UK when your studies are completed.For this u can visit at Future Concern Blog

How to apply for a student entry clearance?

•   Future concern helps you in applying for an entry clearance you should fill in form IM2A (and related forms if applicable).
•   Future Concern will submit your application form on your behalf by hand or by post together with:
• Your passport* (required by Future Concern as per requirement)
• Two recent passport-sized photographs (required by   Future Concern as per requirement)
• The entry clearance fee which is non-refundable (required by   Future Concern as per requirement)
• Any relevant diplomas or educational certificates which you hold (required by   Future Concern as per requirement)
• A letter from the University, College or School confirming your acceptance for the course of study in the UK and a statement of charges for the course (arranged by Future Concern as per requirement)
• Evidence of Government sponsorship (if appropriate) (required by   Future Concern as per requirement).

You should not buy a ticket or pay all or part of the cost of a course of studies if delay or refusal of your application will result in financial loss. The entry clearance officer may ask you for other documents: production of those listed above does not guarantee that entry clearance will be issued.

  Future Concern takes every care in preparing this information. It is intended only for general guidance, and may, in certain circumstances, have been overtaken by events. Applicants should always clarify their position with The British Mission before travelling.

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Softened Rules for Admission in Educational Institute/Universities UK for Pakistani Students

  Future Concern  is leader in immigration and student visa consultants in Pakistan.
  Future Concern Associates takes immigration rules and regulations very carefully and guide people who are interested in immigration. Here Future Concern discusses important immigration pre-requisites
  Future Concern came to know that the UK visa rules will be softened for the Pakistani nationals to extend increased opportunities in the UK. This has been revealed by the UK immigration minister. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, UK immigration minister said that the move is for attracting and inviting the best and the brightest talent from Pakistan to the UK.
  also stated that the new rules for UK immigration will see issuance of UK business visas to be issued within a short span of just five days.
  Future Concern estimated the normal time taken for issuance of UK business visas ranges between 8 to 10 days.
Meanwhile   Future Concern also warns that there will be zero tolerance for undocumented immigrants living in the UK and the nation is likely is take stern steps against such people.
According to   Future Concern it may be noted that the strict UK visa rules had been posing difficulties for the aspiring Pakistani citizens wanting to get UK visas last year. And majority of such people included students from Pakistan.
Now   Future Concern updates that the UK immigration prolonged the issuance of UK student visas for as long as six months. It’s being hoped that relaxation of UK visa norms will make it easier for Pakistanis to move to the UK without facing unnecessary delays.
  Future Concern also stated that Pakistanis based in overseas nations are a source of great strength for the nation and they are desirous of working for the prosperity of their nation and for the welfare of their fellow beings.
Now   Future Concern is also guiding the Pakistanis based in the UK can register their complaints at a special cell set up with the collaborative efforts of the Coast Guards, police and the Federal Investigation Agency, as revealed by Pakistan Ministry.
According to   Future Concern the Pakistani Minister also asserted that people must come forward openly to reveal about the agents guilty of cheating them or promising to send them to the UK through illegal ways.

Regarding the rules   Future Concern states that you must be able to support and accommodate yourself and any dependants and pay for your studies without working in the UK and without recourse to public funds. It is acceptable for support and accommodation and the cost of your studies to be provided by relatives or friends in the UK.   Future Concern also states that it is not necessary to have finalized your arrangements but you must intend to study at a university, a college of further education, independent school or other genuine private educational institution. You must also be able to follow your intended course.
  Future Concern also states that your course of study should occupy the whole or a substantial part of your time (as a general rule at least 15 hours a week organized day-time study of a single subject or of directly related subjects leading to a particular qualification). You must intend to leave the UK when your studies are completed.
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