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University visas suspended

GLASGOW Caledonian University has become the first in the UK to have its overseas student visa licence suspended after claims that a number of nursing students were found to be working "almost full-time".

AT RISK: Glasgow Caledonian has 28 days to resolve the issue.
AT RISK: Glasgow Caledonian has 28 days to resolve the issue.

The move came after UK Border Agency (UKBA) inspectors carried out a routine inspection on the institution last week. It has a month to convince officials it is in line with the regulations or it could face having its licence revoked – a move that could cost it millions in lucrative international fees.