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Category: Immigration Insights
CHINA: Recent procedure changes to work and residence permits
August 29, 2013
The Federal Chinese Authorities have recently announced changes to the documentary requirements for work and residence permits, along with changes to the application procedures in the cities of Beijing and Shanghai. The following changes have also been made relating to processing for Chinese Residence Permit applications: Renewal of Residence Permits -…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Changes to the EntrePass for Entrepreneurs
August 27, 2013
The EntrePass immigration scheme in Singapore was launched in 2004 to attract foreign entrepreneurs. The scheme is designed for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to start a business in Singapore. From 1st September 2013, certain changes will be made to the EntrePass framework. The Singapore Ministry of Manpower has been…
Read MoreIndependent Chief Inspector releases report on UK immigration services
August 20, 2013
Back in January 2013, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, John Vine, decided to launch a series of "spot check" visits to assess how certain areas of the UK"s border and immigration functions have improved as compared to…
Read MoreA Canadian Investment Oddity
August 15, 2013
Over the last few months, we've looked at the investment routes into the UK so in this weeks blog, Antonio Lam, an investor visa specialist at Newland Chase, looks at Canada's investor visa route. Canada has always been one of...
Read MoreWhat does Croatia’s EU membership mean for UK employers?
August 9, 2013
The latest member of the European Economic Area is Croatia, having joined on 1 July 2013. Membership means that Croatians can now enter and live in the EEA; however in the UK their access to the labour market has been...
Read MoreHome Office Consultation on access to the NHS by temporary migrants
August 9, 2013
The Home Office is currently undertaking a consultation on the provisions in the proposed Immigration Bill which the Government states is aimed at protecting public services by restricting free access to publically funded health services for non-EEA nationals. There are…
Read MoreNew Premium Service launched for Tier 4 Sponsors
July 24, 2013
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has recently launched a new "Tier 4 Premium Customer Service" which is aimed at "educational institutions who want a premium level of customer service and package of benefits." Tier 4 sponsors will be eligible to…
Read MoreNew ‘Cash Bond’ for UK visitors from certain countries?
July 15, 2013
We have recently been following plans for a new, controversial Home Office scheme which has caused something of an uproar in both the UK and international press. The scheme is still in the pre-implementation stages and it appears that plans...
Read MoreHigh Court delivers ruling in judicial review challenge to UK Family Immigration Rules
July 9, 2013
Last Friday, 05 July 2013, the High Court passed down judgment in a Judicial Review challenge to the new UK family immigration rules which were implemented in July 2012. Three claimants had challenged the requirement for British nationals seeking to sponsor their…
Read MoreProblems with Immigration Evidence? New hope!
June 28, 2013
Anyone who has spent time making an immigration application under the UK points based system or the family rules will be aware of the labyrinthine guidance produced by the Home Office. Indeed, working out which documents to send with an application...
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