GLOBAL IMMIGRATION
The UKBA has released a statement to the effect that from Wednesday 29 February, all visa applicants in the UK will need to obtain a biometric residence permit if they are applying to stay here for more than 6 months. This includes applicants for permission to settle here, or indefinite leave to...
POSTED 20/02/12 in UK
READ ARTICLEA statement of intent has been released by the UK Government which announces new immigration rules that will take effect in the coming weeks. These changes are designed to prevent abuse of the student visa route by both students and Tier 4 sponsors, whilst ensuring that graduates who can bring...
POSTED 16/02/12
READ ARTICLEFrom Monday July 9 2012, a new residency management system will be in place which will apply to many foreign nationals living in Japan. What Should I Know About the New System? The current alien registration card (ARC) system will be abolished and replaced by the new system New resident...
POSTED 09/02/12 in Global
READ ARTICLELast Thursday, MP Damian Green gave a speech to the Policy Exchange which indicated that the UK Government will make further changes to employment-related settlement, or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and family migration. As we reported in November 2011, the Migration Advisory Committee...
POSTED 06/02/12 in UK
READ ARTICLEIf you are hoping to apply for a UK visa, or are in the process of doing so, you should check to see whether the categeory you are applying in requires you to demonstrate a certain standard of English language ability by taking a test. This week, UKBA have implemented changes to the list of...
POSTED 27/01/12 in UK
READ ARTICLEThe UK Border Agency have issued a statement indicating they intend to increase their online services: "We are replacing our phone line for postal applicants in the UK who want to book appointments to enrol their biometric information. From 1 February 2012, postal applicants will need to book...
POSTED 24/01/12 in UK
READ ARTICLEToday, the UK Border Agency announced that migrants applying for permission to stay (“further leave to remain”) in the UK under Tier 2 or 5 of the Points Based System, will be able to do online from 14 February 2012. An online application form will need to be completed, payment made online and if...
POSTED 19/01/12 in UK
READ ARTICLEThe UK Government has continued its clamp down on abuse of the Tier 4 visa system for international students, with further tough new requirements recently introduced. UKBA announced that all current Tier 4 Sponsors, if they are not already subject to inspection or review by one of the designated...
POSTED 16/01/12 in UK
READ ARTICLETurkey is not a member of the European Union and consequently its nationals do not enjoy the same right to work in the United Kingdom as migrants from countries within the EEA. However, in 1963 Turkey and the Member States of the European Economic Community (now re-named the European Community...
POSTED 12/01/12 in European Union
READ ARTICLEThis week, UKBA announced changes to the UK Immigration Rules which affect Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) applicants who wish Arts Council England (ACE) to endorse their application. From 3rd January 2011, any applicant seeking ACE endorsement must now complete ACE's new competent body application...
POSTED 05/01/12 in UK
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