Month: November 2011

HOLIDAY CLOSURES UPDATE: THAILAND, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND

November 30, 2011

*UPDATE* UKBA have stated that the visa application centre in Bangkok will be closed on the 26, 27 and 30 December 2011 and also on 2 January 2012. We strongly encourage our clients to submit all Thailand visa applications as…

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Rise to the Challenge Overturning a UK Entry Ban

November 29, 2011

Call us strange but we actually enjoy receiving ‘difficult' cases at Newland Chase! It allows our lawyers to delve into the intricacies of immigration law, testing and enhancing their knowledge and skills. But most importantly, we are able to provide...

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UPDATED: 30 November UK strikes

November 25, 2011

UKBA have released a statement regarding the planned UK strikes next week on the 30th November 2011. Thousands of civil servants in the UK are expected to go on strike next week in protest at government proposals which will change…

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Continued restrictions on employment of Bulgarian and Romanian nationals in the UK

November 23, 2011

Today the British government confirmed that restrictions on the number of Bulgarian and Romanian nationals allowed to work in the UK have been extended until the end of 2013. Therefore, Romanian and Bulgarian (EU2) nationals will continue to require approval…

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Should I stay or should I go? The role of the ECHR in UK Deportation cases

November 22, 2011

Who makes the final decision as to who should be deported from the UK? It would appear that these decisions have actually been left to the European Court of Human Rights yet this is now set to change from April...

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Just graduated from a UK university? Our tips on getting a Post Study Work Visa!

November 21, 2011

We've been getting several enquiries about Post Study Work visas recently, and thought it'd be good to give a summary of the application requirements for this visa! Call us now on +44 (0)207 001 2121 if you'd like to discuss...

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Sending post abroad this Christmas? Check your Customs Declarations Form!

November 21, 2011

UKBA have released a statement reminding people to fully complete customs declaration forms when sending and receiving international parcels this Christmas. Any item sent through the postal system must be declared accurately and lawfully or it could be seized under…

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The Employer Checking Service – Check this out!

November 18, 2011

Our recent experiences with the UKBA Employer Checking Service have been mixed and a Sky news article this week has also queried the performance levels of the service. The UKBA Employer Checking Service provides employers with a ‘quick' service confirming...

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MINIMUM SALARY FOR SPONSORSHIP OF DEPENDANTS UNDER FAMILY ROUTE TO BE RAISED

November 16, 2011

Today, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published its review of the minimum income requirement for sponsorship under the family migration route which can be viewed here. As part of the government"s recent review of family migration and settlement in the…

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Have you got your ID Card?

November 15, 2011

The General Secretariat of the Dubai Executive Council has announced that the use of an Emirates ID card will now be mandatory for all UAE residents, including foreign nationals. The deadline for UAE citizens and their family members to obtain...

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