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Radical reform is under way, says Immigration Minister
Immigration Minister Damian Green has today responded to a House of Commons report, saying that it h...
Posted on 21 May 2011
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New rules for student visas come into force
Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work entitlements and the closure of the post-study work route ...
Posted on 21 April 2011
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Certificates of Approval abolished
On 4 April 2011 Parliament approved the Remedial Order that will abolish the certificate of approval...
Posted on 07 April 2011
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Government rolls out the red carpet for entrepreneurs and investors
Foreign entrepreneurs and investors are being given an extra incentive to come to the UK today by ne...
Posted on 16 March 2011
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Extended Student Visitor visa for English language students
From 10 January 2011 English language students wishing to attend exclusively English language course...
Posted on 13 December 2010
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New English language requirement for partners
From 29th November 2010, any migrant who wants to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a Brit...
Posted on 12 November 2010
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New immigration and nationality fees
Revised immigration fees set at or below the cost of processing have come into effect today.
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Posted on 04 October 2010
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New version of Turkish Employed (ECAA 1) application form
The UK Border Agency has published a new version of application form ECAA 1 for Turkish workers who ...
Posted on 20 August 2010
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New versions of application forms for points-based system applicants
On 30 July 2010, the UK Border Agency published new versions of the following application forms unde...
Posted on 02 August 2010
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Refusals based on the points-based system's maintenance (funds) requirement
If you have been refused permission to enter or stay in the UK (known as 'entry clearance' and 'leav...
Posted on 23 July 2010
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Changes to Tier 1 (General) visa applications
From 19 July 2010, there are two important changes for migrants who are applying to Tier 1 (General)...
Posted on 19 July 2010
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EnglishUK wins Judicial Review on English language levels
I am very pleased to be able to tell that earlier today EnglishUK won the High Court Judicial Review...
Posted on 09 July 2010
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Govt to introduce English test for immigrants
Compulsory English language tests will be introduced for non-European migrants applying to come to t...
Posted on 09 June 2010
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Identity cards and national identity register to be scrapped
The government plans for identity cards for British citizens to be scrapped within 100 days it was a...
Posted on 28 May 2010
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Announcement for expired visa holders whose travel plans have been distrupted by the volcanic ash
The UK Border Agency would like to reassure travellers who have been unable to leave the UK and whos...
Posted on 17 April 2010
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Jobless migrants living rough face removal
Migrants who have not found work and are sleeping rough will be deported because they are not protec...
Posted on 10 April 2010
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Home Office will not clear the backlog of 450,000 asylum claims
The Home Office will not clear a backlog of 450,000 historic asylum claims by next summer as promise...
Posted on 08 April 2010
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Tier 4 changes for education providers and migrant students
Changes to the Immigration Rules came into force yesterday, affecting overseas students and educatio...
Posted on 07 April 2010
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New Rules for Tier 1 and Tier 2 and other changes to the Immigration Rules
On 6 April the Government will make significant changes to Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the points-based sys...
Posted on 19 March 2010
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UK Announced Tougher rules for foreign students
Foreign students from outside Europe wanting to come to the UK to study will be required to meet str...
Posted on 10 February 2010
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Suspension of Tier 4 student applications in North India, Nepal and Bangladesh
The UK Border Agency has announced that, from 1 February 2010, it is not accepting any new applicati...
Posted on 01 February 2010
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Sponsorship management system will take place on 22 February 2010
The next scheduled release of enhancements to the UK Border Agency's sponsorship management system w...
Posted on 29 January 2010
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Gang jailed for running bogus college
Four people who ran a bogus college and a corrupt immigration advisory firm have been jailed for a t...
Posted on 22 January 2010
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Skilled migrant workers get identity cards for foreign nationals
From today, identity cards for foreign nationals are being rolled out to another category of migrant...
Posted on 06 January 2010
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Identity cards for skilled workers in January
From next month, skilled migrant workers and their dependants will receive an identity card for fore...
Posted on 10 December 2009
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Changes of Immigration Rules For Highly Skilled Migrants
The independent Migration Advisory Committee has completed its review of Tier 1 of the government's ...
Posted on 04 December 2009
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Immigration and asylum statistics released
Immigration statistics for July to September 2009 have been released by the Home Office today. This ...
Posted on 27 November 2009
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Introducing fingerprint checks at the border
From 30 November 2009, the UK Border Agency is introducing fingerprint checks at the border for pass...
Posted on 26 November 2009
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High Tech Border Control at Gatwick Airport
Nearly one million passengers have used the latest face scanning technology at Britain's airports, t...
Posted on 24 November 2009
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UKBA officers have arrested 23 illegal workers in Ardwick
UK Border Agency officers have arrested 23 illegal workers at a building in Ardwick following an ope...
Posted on 13 November 2009
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Prime Minister gives major speech on immigration
The Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Gordon Brown MP, has set out the case for the United Kingdom's tough ...
Posted on 13 November 2009
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Home Office sets out new rules for migrants
Every migrant who enters the United Kingdom will require 'permission' to stay under new draft propos...
Posted on 12 November 2009
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Proposals for revised shortage occupation list are published
The MAC published its proposals for a revised shortage occupation list on 21 October. The list sets ...
Posted on 12 November 2009
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HSMP Forum judicial review arrangements are in place
The UK Border Agency has put arrangements in place for migrants covered by the judgment of 6 April 2...
Posted on 02 November 2009
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UK Border Agency response: Bogus students and the points-based system
The UK Border Agency has responded to allegations that the points-based system is failing to stop mi...
Posted on 02 November 2009
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More than 100,000 identity cards issued to foreign nationals
The UK Border Agency has now issued more than 100,000 identity cards for foreign nationals, mostly t...
Posted on 02 November 2009
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UKBA has announced transitional arrangements for earned citizenship
The UK Border Agency has announced transitional arrangements for migrants who will be on the journey...
Posted on 23 September 2009
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ECAA visa applications from Turkey are now allowed
The UK Border Agency has introduced a visa route for Turkish nationals applying to establish in busi...
Posted on 07 September 2009
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Policy changes for dependants of Turkish citizens
The UK Border Agency has changed its policy on the dependants of Turkish citizens who are already le...
Posted on 29 May 2009
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Court decides in favour of Gurkhas
The Home Office today reiterated its position regarding outstanding cases by Gurkha soldiers seeking...
Posted on 07 May 2009