Submitted by Tayyab Murad on Wednesday 4th February 2026
Published on Tuesday 10th March 2026
Current status: Open
Open until: Thursday 10th September 2026
Current Signatures: 24
(count is updated approximately hourly)
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Avoid ~ Capacity ~ Caused ~ delayed ~ Ensure ~ Fairness ~ Fairs ~ Immigration ~ immigration system ~ International students ~ Internationals ~ Loss ~ Parliament ~ Prevent ~ Reform ~ Restore ~ Studies ~ system ~ Visa ~ Wellbeing
Expedite delayed January intake student visas and ensure fair, timely decisions
Prolonged delays in January intake student visa processing led to missed enrolments and financial loss. We urge the Government to improve processing capacity, set transparent timelines, provide remedies for affected students, and prevent future intake disruptions.
Delays in processing student visas for the January intake disrupted study plans, caused financial losses, and harmed student wellbeing. Clear, consistent processing timelines and increased capacity would restore confidence in the UK’s immigration system and uphold the UK’s reputation as a fair, competitive destination for international students. We ask Parliament to implement durable reforms to avoid future intake failures.
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