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Month: January 2013
UKBA issues response to Independent Chief Inspectors report
January 29, 2013
Last week the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, John Vine, published his report on an inspection of applications to enter, remain and settle in the UK on the basis of marriage and civil partnerships. The inspection examined how…
Read MoreTier 1 PSW switches into Tier 2 (General) a straightforward affair?
January 25, 2013
We've been dealing with a couple of complex cases recently which have highlighted certain effects of the new rules. We wanted to share this information with our readers in the hope that you can avoid being caught out. As ever,...
Read MoreCHINA: New Year celebrations may affect visa processing times
January 22, 2013
The Chinese New Year, or "Spring Festival" as it is traditionally known, begins with celebrations in China on New Year"s Eve, Saturday the 9th February 2013, which will conclude on the 15th February 2013. Public holidays will be observed in…
Read MoreIs the UK destroying Entrepreneurship when we need it most?
January 18, 2013
A recent article written by a Director and Professor of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in America, which discussed U.S. immigration policy in respect of international students and their options post-graduation, has caught our eye and inspired us to consider...
Read MoreVIETNAM: Multi-Entry Business Visas must be applied for in advance of travel
January 14, 2013
What has changed? On the 7th January 2013 the Vietnamese Immigration Department (VID) announced a change to its immigration policy in respect of three-month multi-entry Business Visas on Arrival (BVOAs). Previously, these visas were available to nationals from specified countries…
Read MoreHow ‘Good’ is the UKBA’s Good News?
January 11, 2013
Before launching into this article, we'd like to wish all our readers a very Happy New Year! We hope that 2013 brings you all success and thank you for following the Newland Chase blog throughout the last year. As ever,...
Read MoreCHINA: Beijing announces ban on Employment License applications filed by third-party agents
January 9, 2013
What Has Changed? Generally, as part of the work permit application process for foreign nationals who are being sponsored by a company in China, an application for an Employment License must be submitted at the Chinese Labour Bureau local to…
Read MoreUpdate on London Metropolitan University
January 8, 2013
On Friday the UK Border Agency made an announcement concerning non-EEA students at the London Metropolitan University who have been affected by the revocation of the university"s Tier 4 Sponsor Licence. The UKBA stated that it would be writing to…
Read MoreCheck your Form!
January 8, 2013
On the 13th December 2013 the UK Border Agency (UKBA) published new versions of various application forms which are used in UK visa applications. The UKBA has been accepting applications made on the old forms in line with paragraph 34(i)…
Read MoreRUSSIA Reduced Work Permit Quota and Quota Exempt Occupations announced for 2013
January 3, 2013
Each year, a set quota of work permits which will be made available for companies seeking to employ migrants in Russia is announced by the Federal Service for Labour and Employment. The total number of permits approved is always based…
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