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Category: Immigration Insights
MAC calls for evidence on level of annual tier 2 limit 2012-2013
October 26, 2011
The Migration Advisory Committee has been asked by the UK"s Government to advise on what level the annual limit for Tier 2 (General) of the Points Based System should be in 2012/13, and on some associated policies including the minimum…
Read MoreUKBA publishes list of tier 4 financial institutions
October 24, 2011
Today UKBA have published an initial list of financial institutions which, in their view, "do not verify financial statements to our satisfaction." If a Tier 4 applicant submits documents showing that maintenance funds are being held in a financial institution…
Read MoreIndian missions in UAE now accepting online visa applications
October 19, 2011
Yesterday the Indian missions in the UAE began accepting online visa applications, in a measure designed to make the applications process quicker and more streamlined for the many visitors to India from the UAE each year. The Indian Missions issued…
Read MoreUKBA issues revised shortage occupation list
October 18, 2011
In line with the UK government"s attempts to reduce the number of jobs available to foreign nationals, UKBA has released a revised shortage occupation list which will take effect from 14 November 2011. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) made recommendations…
Read MoreSend us your views on your experiences with UKBA operations & case handling
October 17, 2011
The Chief Inspector of the UK Border Agency is currently preparing his inspection programme for 2012/13. He has invited comments and suggestions as to areas of UK Border Agency or particular issues that next year"s programme should focus on. If…
Read MoreUAE Imposes New Medical Requirement for Nationals of 10 Countries
October 14, 2011
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has recently joined the Gulf Cooperation Council"s medical check-up system, which requires various foreign nationals to undergo medical tests before as well as after arrival to the Gulf country where they will be commencing employment.…
Read MoreSupreme Court overturns UK”s Ban on non-EU Spouses under 21
October 14, 2011
This week, the Supreme Court ruled that the UK"s ban on non-EU foreign spouses aged under 21 entering the UK on marriage visas is unlawful. The ban was introduced by the Labour government in 2008 and meant that a foreign…
Read MoreUNITED ARAB EMIRATES | Ministry of Health Implements New Medical Screening for Select Foreign Workers
October 12, 2011
The United Arab Emirates’ Ministry of Health (MOH) recently announced an October 1, 2011 implementation of a double check medical screening for select foreign nationals applying for work/residence permits. The screenings will occur in the applicant’s home country and in the UAE to reduce the incidence of infectious disease and to confirm the authenticity of […]
Read MoreNHS debtors and other changes to immigration rules
October 11, 2011
Yesterday, UKBA laid several important changes to the Immigration Rules before Parliament, as part of its initiative to reduce net migration. All of these rules will come into force on 31 October 2011, with the exception of the provisions for…
Read MoreSingapore government increases fees for work passes
October 10, 2011
The Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has unveiled new fees for all work passes, which will come into force from 1 December 2011. The government has stated that the increased fees are part of the initiative towards full cost recovery…
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