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Getting a student visa is bloody hell

juggernaut

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What in god's name is going on with the visa applications for students heading to the UK? The first time I went through the forms (last winter) they were annoying but reasonable. Now, they've become insane. They've added a six-page appendix requesting the most ridiculous bits of information and supporting documentation. Has something happened in the last year that prompted to this new-found level of absurdity? Has anyone else had to deal with this? Do they really think the rest of the world is all that interested in getting into the country?? I swear if it weren't for the philosophers at that school... :steam:
 

wolfy

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The UK has gone crazy with anti terrorist precautions.
I've done my fair share of form filling BS. Moving back and forth from Japan to NZ. I feel your pain.
 

juggernaut

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This certainly looks like a good way to create them (...terrorists I mean). :BangHead:

I wonder why now... Who in their right mind would want to attack the UK? They're in almost as bad of shape as the poor old broke-ass US of A.

How do you not lose your mind with these ridiculous exercises in tedium?
 

CrystalViolet

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You should see all the paper work I have to fill out for my professional registration there!
I read some where they are trying to tighten up on immigration. Thank god, I don't have worry about a visa as well.
Paper work sucks.
 

prplchknz

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yeah, paper work blows. The thing that annoys me is the world hasn't gotten more dangerous, just more paranoid. It's like I want to tell the world to pop a couple of xanax and everything will be ok.
 
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