I REFER to the letter, "Restrict foreign-worker inflow to curb crime" (my paper, Nov 6).

I couldn't help but smile at the fact that someone shares my sentiments. Besides restricting the issuance of work permits, the authorities should also look into restricting the issuance of student visas.

In my line of work, entertaining clients at KTV lounges is the norm. I understand from male colleagues that the hostesses at such places are mostly on student visas, and they go beyond just drinking, singing and partying with patrons (I won't elaborate further to protect young readers).

Recently, my parents were shocked to witness a mainland Chinese woman soliciting on a street in Geylang while carrying an orientation bag from a local university.

Perhaps it is time the authorities reviewed the criteria for the granting of student visas. Singapore doesn't need such
"students" to come here and create more social problems.

One way of addressing the problem is to issue student visas only to foreigners in a certain age group, such as those seeking entry to primary schools.

For older individuals, proof of a good family background and financial stability should be required. This will undoubtedly affect schools and the income of whose who depend on rental from foreigners for their income, but what is more important in the long run?

Madam Theresa Ee