GLOBAL IMMIGRATION
We have been made aware of a malfunction with the UK Border Agency’s IT systems which resulted in Sponsor Licence holders being incorrectly informed that their applications for Sponsor Licences have been rejected. Sponsors were emailed with this erroneous news regardless of whether or not they had...
POSTED 11/05/12 in UK
READ ARTICLELast November saw a series of public service sector strikes over pensions, in which immigration officials also took part. At the time, we posted advice for our business clients who could be affected by longer waiting times at UK ports and airports. Unfortunately, yesterday it was reported by the...
POSTED 03/05/12 in UK
READ ARTICLERecently, the American Immigration Lawyers' Association announced that the number of immigrant visas available for EB-2 India and mainland China has been exhausted for this fiscal year. These visas are subject to an annual limit which was reportedly reached on the 11th April 2012. The US...
POSTED 01/05/12 in Global
READ ARTICLEFrom May 2012, Saudi Arabia will introduce a tracking system that is designed to monitor the wage payments of all foreign workers as well as Saudi nationals, ensuring that all monthly salaries are transferred into the relevant bank accounts in accordance with contracts of employment. This will...
POSTED 24/04/12 in Global
READ ARTICLE* UPDATE * We are pleased to inform all our clients that their CoS allocations have been granted, and the issuing of CoS and processing of Tier 2 visa applications can continue as normal. Anyone who is still being affected by the delay in granting CoS can call us on +44 (0)207 001 2121 or write...
POSTED 18/04/12 in UK
READ ARTICLEAs part of the wide-ranging changes to the Immigration Rules which came into force on the 6th April 2012, the UK Border Agency released a statement confirming the annual limit for Tier 2 and additional guidance relating to Tier 2. The Migration Advisory Committee was asked to advise on the...
POSTED 18/04/12 in UK
READ ARTICLEThe Irish Government has recently decided to extend its Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme, for a further period of four years. The programme essentially eliminates the need to have both an Irish and UK visa when visiting Ireland via the UK, so that persons who: are nationals of one of sixteen...
POSTED 30/03/12 in Globalin UK
READ ARTICLEThe UK Border Agency are increasing fees for some overseas visas and UK-based visa applications from Friday 6th April 2012. From 00:01 (UK time) on this date, all payments should be made according to the new fee information provided on the UKBA website. Please note that applications will not be...
POSTED 29/03/12 in UK
READ ARTICLELast week, the UK Border Agency published the following summary of forthcoming changes to the Immigration Rules. A written ministerial statement was laid before Parliament on the 15th March 2012 outlining a number of these changes. Most of the changes will come into effect on 6 April 2012. Some...
POSTED 22/03/12 in UK
READ ARTICLELast week, the Australian Government announced plans to simplify the permanent employer-sponsored visa program, in line with its attempts to help businesses address critical skills gaps. 'The government will establish a fast–tracked pathway from the temporary skilled subclass 457 visa to...
POSTED 12/03/12 in Global
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