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Category: Immigration Insights
CHINA: Increased processing times in Shanghai
May 14, 2013
Effective from the 2nd May 2013, the Shanghai Labour Bureau has extended processing times for Employment License and Work Permit applications. The processing time for Employment License (EL) applications has been extended to 15 working days from the current 5…
Read MoreNewland Chase scoops two awards!
May 10, 2013
We are proud to announce that last night at the 2012/13 Re:locate Awards held at the prestigious Institute of Directors in Pall Mall, Newland Chase won two Re:locate awards. Judged by an esteemed independent panel including Global Mobility and Relocation...
Read MoreIndependent Chief Inspectors report into the establishment of a performance and compliance unit
May 9, 2013
This week the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, John Vine, published his report on whether the establishment of the UK Border Agency"s Performance and Compliance Unit (PCU) would deliver an effective audit mechanism and the correct level of…
Read MoreUKBA announce implementation date for changes to family visitor appeals
April 29, 2013
The UK Border Agency has announced that from the end of June 2013, the full right of appeal for applicants refused leave to enter the UK as a family visitor will be removed. On the 25th April 2013 Royal Assent…
Read MoreSwitzerland imposes new immigration limits on EU states
April 26, 2013
This week, the Swiss government announced a twelve month cap on the number of nationals from European Union (EU) states who can obtain long term residence permits to live in Switzerland. The move has caused considerable controversy, since although Switzerland…
Read MoreChanges to the knowledge of language and life in the UK requirements
April 24, 2013
This month has brought another Statement of Intent from the UK Border Agency, this time affecting applications for settlement, or, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and naturalisation. The Home Secretary announced last year that from October 2013 all applicants for settlement (unless...
Read MoreUKBA launches re-tendering exercise for English language test providers
April 23, 2013
Recently, the UK Border Agency announced plans to carry out a re-tendering exercise for approved secure English language test providers. The re-tendering exercise will take place this summer and is designed to ensure that "all approved providers offer a high quality…
Read MoreHome Office announces the replacement of the UKBA
April 19, 2013
The Home Secretary announced at the end of March that the UK Border Agency would be abolished and replaced with two separate functions that would both sit under the umbrella of the Home Office again. Yesterday, in addition, the new...
Read MoreCHINA: Changes to Immigration Laws
April 15, 2013
Further changes to Chinese immigration laws have been announced by the government. Currently, the new regulations only apply in Beijing and we have been advised that the implementation plan for these changes is still under discussion, but they are expected…
Read MoreHome Office Launches Reminder Pilot for migrants
April 10, 2013
This week the UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced the launch of a new pilot which is now in force. The Home Office, in partnership with Capita, has devised a scheme which will remind individuals whose permission to stay in the…
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