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Category: Immigration Insights
Changes 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…
Read MoreChanges to the UK Immigration Rules now in force
April 8, 2013
As we have highlighted previously in our news and blog pages, the 6th April 2013 saw numerous changes to the UK Immigration Rules take effect. The changes will apply to all types of immigration applications made from the 6th April and…
Read MoreImportant changes to the restricted certificates of sponsorship (RCoS)
April 5, 2013
Due to recent changes to the codes of practice for skilled employers, the UKBA has made some adjustments to the restricted certificate of sponsorship application process (RCoS) for this transition period, which will apply for March, April, and May 2013. If you…
Read MoreUK Immigration changes from 6th April 2013
April 3, 2013
As mentioned in our previous blog and in response to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report, the government released a Statement of Intent which outlines the new UK Immigration Rules based on MAC"s recommendations. The new changes will be implemented…
Read MoreNewland Chase shortlisted for two categories at the Re:locate Awards!
March 28, 2013
Newland Chase is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for two Re:locate awards: Best HR / Supplier Strategy and Relocation Team of the Year. According to Re:locate Magazine, this has been the best year so far for entries…
Read MoreHR Seminar: Challenges and Opportunities for Business Travellers & Short-term Assignees
March 22, 2013
With an ever-increasing tightening of the UK immigration rules, including cooling off periods and mandatory bans for overstaying or breaching the immigration rules, it is vitally important that employers understand the current immigration rules and policy to ensure that their...
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