PoK Migrants Using Fake Documents to Secure UK Visas, Reports Reveal

An undercover investigation by The Telegraph has revealed that migrants from Pakistan, particularly from the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir region, are using forged documents to obtain UK visas, often paying up to £50,000 for these fraudulent applications. Central to this scheme is Syed Kamran Haider, head of the Mirpur Visa Consultant (MVC) in Mirpur, Kashmir, who openly advertises how to exploit loopholes in the UK asylum system by providing fake CVs, bank statements, and employment letters, including references from non-existent hospitals. Pakistanis have emerged as the top nationality seeking asylum in the UK, with over 11,000 applications in the year ending March 2025, despite not featuring among the main groups crossing illegally via small boats. Legal experts note that many Pakistanis enter legally on visas but then file for asylum and remain in the country unlawfully. The UK Home Office has responded by investigating these claims, revoking licenses of those abusing the Skilled Worker visa route, and pledging strict enforcement to protect immigration system integrity. The situation has intensified political pressure on the UK government, highlighting weaknesses in border controls and visa verification amid a growing migration crisis.