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Category: Immigration Insights
Foreign Students: Can we put a price on them?
March 14, 2012
We recently read with interest, but without much surprise, the findings of a YouGov poll commissioned by Universities UK into public perceptions of foreign students in the UK and how much they contribute toward our economy. The poll found 63%...
Read MoreAUSTRALIA: Simplified Sponsorship for Permanent Skilled Migrants
March 12, 2012
Last week, the Australian Government announced plans to simplify the permanent employer-sponsored visa program, in line with its attempts to help businesses address critical skills gaps. 'The government will establish a fast–tracked pathway from the temporary skilled subclass 457 visa…
Read MoreLeaving on a Jet Plane…not without access to your lawyer first!
March 9, 2012
An important judgment was handed down recently by the Court of Appeal in the case of The Queen on the Application of Medical Justice v Secretary of State for the Home Department [SSHD] [2011] EWCA Civ 1710. The Court found...
Read MoreMAC recommends that current Tier 2 limit remains the same
March 7, 2012
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that no change should be made to the 2011 limit on non-EEA, skilled workers wishing to take up employment in the UK under Tier 2 (General) of the Points Based System (PBS). The…
Read MoreChanges to Tier 1 Application Requirements
March 6, 2012
Guidance notes for Tier 1 of the Points Based System have been revised by the UK Border Agency, and alterations made to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) application form for applicants who are applying from within the UK. Policy guidance in…
Read MoreHow to Enjoy Life in the UK: Part One
March 6, 2012
Uprooting your life and moving to a foreign country is a daunting prospect for anyone. We understand just how overwhelming a relocation can be, but we also know that there are ways of easing this transition. Over the coming weeks...
Read MoreUKBA Audits: Expect the Unexpected
February 28, 2012
We'd like to ask you three important questions: 1. Do you employ migrant workers? 2. Are you aware of your duties and obligations as the holder of a Sponsor Licence? 3. Have you had your HR systems checked lately? If...
Read MoreChanges to English Language requirement for Tiers 1 and 2
February 27, 2012
Further to the summary of planned changes to UK immigration we posted recently which will come into force on 6th April 2012, the Government will also be making changes to the English Language Test requirement for Tiers 1 and 2…
Read MoreUK Border Agency split into two: A problem halved or doubled?
February 24, 2012
This month, the independent Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency, John Vine, published a report into the relaxation of border security checks at UK airports and ports. The fact that checks were being lifted to a greater extent than...
Read MoreBRPs introduced for more immigration categories
February 20, 2012
The UKBA has released a statement to the effect that from Wednesday 29 February, all visa applicants in the UK will need to obtain a biometric residence permit if they are applying to stay here for more than 6 months.…
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