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Category: Immigration Insights
UK: Tier 2 Sponsorship Quota Update
August 21, 2015
Following on from last month"s story, the minimum restricted Certificate of Sponsorship application points threshold for August 2015 has been reduced from those seen in June and July. This surprising news appears to contradict estimations that the points threshold would…
Read MoreGUIDANCE: Tier 2 Genuineness Test
August 14, 2015
The Home Office introduced the genuineness test to Tier 2 General and Tier 2 ICT applications in November 2014. This means that Tier 2 Sponsors must be able to provide evidence that they can offer genuine employment. Increasingly, both sponsors…
Read MoreIncreased Focus on UK Immigration Compliance
August 13, 2015
The focus on immigration compliance is today greater than ever and is continuing to increase as we see this shift towards more active enforcement by the Home Office, through increased civil and criminal penalties for non-compliance and the suspension and...
Read MoreSWITZERLAND: Government Reduction in Work Permit Quota Hits Short Term Visa Applicants
August 13, 2015
In December 2014 the Ordinance on Admission, Stay and Employment that determines the level of skilled migration to Switzerland was amended to lower the quota for both B and L permits for each quarter. Nearly a year down the line…
Read MoreUK: Planned Crackdown on Businesses Hiring Illegal Workers
August 12, 2015
UK Immigration Minister, James Brokenshire, has announced plans to crack down on businesses employing illegal workers by using the "full force of government machinery". Recent government findings indicate that businesses who knowingly employ illegal migrants are also likely to be…
Read MoreINDIA: E-Tourist Visa Extended to Additional Countries
August 11, 2015
The Indian government has increased its e-Tourist (eTV) scheme to now include applicants from China, Hong Kong SAR (Special Administrative Region) and Macau SAR increasing the number of countries to 77. Visit the Indian Government website for a full list of countries.…
Read MoreINDIA: 21 Fake Universities Identified
August 7, 2015
The University Grants Commission (UGC), the governing body for higher education in India have published a list of 21 "Self Styled" institutions in Bihar, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh, which are unrecognised…
Read MoreUK: Fraudsters Target Migrant Workers and Foreign Students
August 6, 2015
In recent months, fraudsters in the UK, Australia and New Zealand have been targeting migrants, particularly international students, in a scam claiming money to clear up visa issues. They generally pose as false representatives or an immigration authority. In New…
Read MoreUK: Home Secretary Overrules Home Office Decision to Ban Chinese Artist
August 6, 2015
The Home secretary is investigating the case of dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, who has been refused a six-month visa by the British government but has been granted entry outside the rules for just 20 days compared to the normal…
Read MoreKUWAIT: Ministry of Interior Amend Visa Rules
August 6, 2015
Kuwaiti Government have recently announced changes to the their immigration processes in hope to proper legal procedures are applied for the good of the country. Individuals intending to enter Kuwait who have been issued with entry visas must enter the…
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