Month: October 2011

Changes to Tier 2 / Work permit holders Settlement requirements

October 31, 2011

UK Border Agency has amended the Immigration Rules with immediate effect. Work permit holders and Tier 2 migrants will need to provide specified documents to confirm that they are being paid at or above the appropriate rate for their job. …

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Tier 4 Sponsors now able to claim CAS Allocation and other changes to Tiers 2, 4&5 Sponsor Guida

October 27, 2011

CAS Allocation This week, the UK Border Agency has announced the new arrangements for Tier 4 sponsors who were granted their sponsor licence between 16 December 2010 and 28 February 2011, and were allocated zero confirmations of acceptance for studies…

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MAC calls for evidence on level of annual tier 2 limit 2012-2013

October 26, 2011

The Migration Advisory Committee has been asked by the UK"s Government to advise on what level the annual limit for Tier 2 (General) of the Points Based System should be in 2012/13, and on some associated policies including the minimum…

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UKBA publishes list of tier 4 financial institutions

October 24, 2011

Today UKBA have published an initial list of financial institutions which, in their view, "do not verify financial statements to our satisfaction." If a Tier 4 applicant submits documents showing that maintenance funds are being held in a financial institution…

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Indian missions in UAE now accepting online visa applications

October 19, 2011

Yesterday the Indian missions in the UAE began accepting online visa applications, in a measure designed to make the applications process quicker and more streamlined for the many visitors to India from the UAE each year. The Indian Missions issued…

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UKBA issues revised shortage occupation list

October 18, 2011

In line with the UK government"s attempts to reduce the number of jobs available to foreign nationals, UKBA has released a revised shortage occupation list which will take effect from 14 November 2011. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) made recommendations…

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Send us your views on your experiences with UKBA operations & case handling

October 17, 2011

The Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency is currently preparing his inspection programme for 2012/13. He has invited comments and suggestions as to areas of UK Border Agency or particular issues that next year"s programme should focus on. If…

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Supreme Court overturns UK”s Ban on non-EU Spouses under 21

October 14, 2011

This week, the Supreme Court ruled that the UK"s ban on non-EU foreign spouses aged under 21 entering the UK on marriage visas is unlawful. The ban was introduced by the Labour government in 2008 and meant that a foreign…

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UAE Imposes New Medical Requirement for Nationals of 10 Countries

October 14, 2011

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently joined the Gulf Cooperation Council"s medical check-up system, which requires various foreign nationals to undergo medical tests before as well as after arrival to the Gulf country where they will be commencing employment.…

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Ministry of Health Implements New Medical Screening for Select Foreign Workers

October 12, 2011

The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Health (MOH) recently announced an October 1, 2011 implementation of a double check medical screening for select foreign nationals applying for work/residence permits. The screenings will occur in the applicant’s home country and in the UAE to reduce the incidence of infectious disease and to confirm the authenticity of […]

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