Researcher Ajay Singh was told that the delay was caused by an unidentified IT issue
Ajay Singh, centre, with his father Naresh Singh, left, and mother, Munni. She was rushed to hospital last week in the family’s hometown, close to New DelhiAjay Singh, a 28-year-old optics researcher at the University of Huddersfield, was stuck in the UK for weeks as a technical issue held up the application for his new work visa.
Mr Singh studied in the UK between 2017 and 2020, before returning on a work visa as a researcher at the University of Huddersfield in March last year. In mid April, Mr Singh’s mother became unwell and was rushed to hospital last week in the family’s hometown, close to the capital New Delhi.Desperate to fly out and be with her, Mr Singh repeatedly contacted the Home Office by email and phone for an update on his application, but said he received no information.
“This has already been referred to our technical team to investigate and we are hoping to get this fixed as soon as possible so that the case can be considered. Unfortunately, there is no timescale for when this will be resolved,” the Work Non Sponsored Correspondence Team wrote. “Please accept our apologies for the delay and any inconvenience caused.”
“If you’re delaying, at least give people an update. My MP contacted them twice and he didn’t get a response; a representative of the people isn’t getting anything.”
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