Month: August 2012

Calling All Tier 4 Sponsors!

August 31, 2012

This week, the news that the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has decided to revoke the London Metropolitan University's sponsor licence, stripping them of their right to sponsor visas for international students, came as a shock to many. This decision has...

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PORTUGAL: Changes To Immigration Laws

August 30, 2012

The Portuguese authorities have announced a new law (29/2012) which will come into force on the 9th September 2012 and makes several important changes to Portugal"s immigration laws. HR professionals who are arranging assignments to Portugal should ensure they are…

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SPAIN: New minimum salary thresholds

August 24, 2012

The Spanish National Institute of Statistics has published its annual report on salary levels across all sectors of Spanish business. The changes which have been recommended will affect minimum salary levels for work permit applications submitted to the Large Business…

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Moving to the Emerald Isle? Our advice for a successful relocation to Northern Ireland

August 20, 2012

The Law Centre (NI) and the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission recently updated their comprehensive guide; “Your rights in Northern Ireland--A guide for migrant workers,” which is available in a number of languages. We found this an interesting read, having...

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UK Universities to receive specialist Immigration Service

August 17, 2012

The Home Office has launched a new pilot scheme which will offer UK universities a range of specialist immigration services. Immigration Minister Damian Green said: 'British universities are among the greatest in the world - and we want to continue…

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CHINA: Improvements Made to Services for UK Visa Applicants

August 15, 2012

The UK Border Agency has been working to improve its visa services in China in light of the rapid increase in numbers of Chinese nationals visiting the UK for tourism or business purposes. The number of UK visas issued to…

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The Rollout of TB Testing in India is announced by UKBA

August 14, 2012

What has changed? The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has announced a timetable and arrangements for the rollout of the new pre-entry tuberculosis (TB) screening programme in India. All Indian nationals who wish to enter the UK for more than six…

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ISRAEL: New Documentary Requirement for Work Visa Applicants

August 10, 2012

The Israeli Government has announced a new requirement that all applications for B-1 Work Visas must now be supported by a copy of the applicant"s Government-approved photo identification card. The new rule also applies to individuals who are currently awaiting…

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Confused by the New Rules? Read on…

August 9, 2012

To many who follow the latest immigration news, it may feel as though there has been a never-ending stream of new rules and regulations in the past few months. Changes were made to the Immigration Rules in April, June and...

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Is Your UK Sponsor Licence Due for Renewal Soon?

August 7, 2012

UK Companies who employ non-EEA foreign nationals should check whether they will need to renew their Sponsor Licences soon, to avoid accidentally becoming ineligible to continue employing foreign workers under Tier 2 of the Points Based System (PBS). The UK…

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