Month: September 2011

UKBA consultation on family migration closes in one week

September 30, 2011

The UKBA's 12 week public consultation on reforms to family migration closes on Thursday 6 October 2011. The consultation has received over 4,000 responses so far. To take part please visit the UKBA's website here. Newland Chase has analysed the…

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Newland Chase: new contact number

September 27, 2011

Due to office refurbishments we are presently using a temporary phone number 020 7096 1569. Please use this central number from today should you need to contact a Newland Chase Consultant. Alternatively please e-mail your Immigration Consultant directly using their…

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Malaysian government announces new work permit process and expat i-pass card

September 26, 2011

The Malaysian Government has launched a new work permit (Employment Pass and Professional Visit Pass) process for information and communication technology (ICT) companies, which will be adjudicated by Malaysia"s Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC). Additionally, the Government has announced the implementation…

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New residency rights for carers of dependent British citizens

September 22, 2011

Six months after the ECJ ruled in the groundbreaking case of Ruiz Zambrano (C-34/09), the UK Border Agency has finally clarified its policy as regards the sole carers of dependent British citizens. The case concerned the rights of UK or…

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Reforms proposed for family migration

September 16, 2011

The Immigration Minister Damian Green has delivered a speech at the Centre for Policy Studies, in which he attempted to reaffirm the importance of tackling abuse of the family migration route, and promoting better community integration for migrants who choose…

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UKBA issues response to feedback on policy for tier 4 highly trusted sponsors

September 15, 2011

On the 5th September 2011, the UKBA announced their new criteria for highly trusted sponsors under Tier 4 of the points based system. In response to feedback they have received from the education sector, the UKBA have prepared answers to…

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Egypt Cancels Controversial Tourist Visa Plans

September 13, 2011

Anyone who plans to travel to Egypt for tourism purposes will be relieved to know that the Egyptian government has shelved controversial plans requiring tourists, and other visitors, to apply for visas before arrival in the country. Last week the…

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The Migration Advisory Committee issues revised shortage occupation list

September 12, 2011

The UK"s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has released a modified Shortage Occupation List, which is aimed at restricting migrants from outside the European Economic Area to a smaller proportion of occupations within the UK labour market. The MAC has recommended…

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EU commission acts to protect Schengen Agreement

September 8, 2011

Under proposed plans from the European Commission, countries in the Schengen agreement would not be allowed to limit freedom of movement without approval from the commission. The Schengen system covers 22 countries in the EU, including France, Italy and Germany…

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Are you the Holder of a Biometric Residence Permit?

September 8, 2011

If you hold a biometric residence permit or have held one in the past, the UK Border Agency would like to hear from you. They are hoping that people will take part in their biometric residence permits survey in order…

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