Some facts and figures from UK Visas

• Facts and figures from UK Visas:
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• In 2008 and 2009 they received 2,43 million applications fewer than in 2007/9:

• Applications were down in all major categories except for Student Visas which were up 2% overall

• The Points Based System was initiated during 2008-9 attracting over 50,000 applications
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• The overall refusal rate was 19%, up 1% on 2007-08
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• more than 50% of all visa applications were for visits

• The top nationality by application by application amount remains Indian, followed by Nigerian, Pakistani, Chinese and Russian.

• The top visa issuing offices remain New Delhi, Chennai, Moscow, Mumbai and Istanbul.