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Category: Immigration Insights
AUSTRALIA: TEMPORARY VISA DATA MATCHING PROGRAM
December 6, 2011
Last month the Australian government implemented a new Data Matching Program in respect of temporary visa holders, which is intended to identify any potential fraud and non-compliance with Australia"s taxation laws. Information submitted to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship…
Read MoreWhen forms go wrong!
December 2, 2011
Anyone who has seen or attempted to fill in one of UKBA's visa application forms will know that this can be a frankly daunting prospect! These documents and the accompanying guidance notes are generally around 50 pages long, and the...
Read MoreHOLIDAY CLOSURES UPDATE: THAILAND, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
November 30, 2011
*UPDATE* UKBA have stated that the visa application centre in Bangkok will be closed on the 26, 27 and 30 December 2011 and also on 2 January 2012. We strongly encourage our clients to submit all Thailand visa applications as…
Read MoreRise to the Challenge Overturning a UK Entry Ban
November 29, 2011
Call us strange but we actually enjoy receiving ‘difficult' cases at Newland Chase! It allows our lawyers to delve into the intricacies of immigration law, testing and enhancing their knowledge and skills. But most importantly, we are able to provide...
Read MoreUPDATED: 30 November UK strikes
November 25, 2011
UKBA have released a statement regarding the planned UK strikes next week on the 30th November 2011. Thousands of civil servants in the UK are expected to go on strike next week in protest at government proposals which will change…
Read MoreContinued restrictions on employment of Bulgarian and Romanian nationals in the UK
November 23, 2011
Today the British government confirmed that restrictions on the number of Bulgarian and Romanian nationals allowed to work in the UK have been extended until the end of 2013. Therefore, Romanian and Bulgarian (EU2) nationals will continue to require approval…
Read MoreShould I stay or should I go? The role of the ECHR in UK Deportation cases
November 22, 2011
Who makes the final decision as to who should be deported from the UK? It would appear that these decisions have actually been left to the European Court of Human Rights yet this is now set to change from April...
Read MoreJust graduated from a UK university? Our tips on getting a Post Study Work Visa!
November 21, 2011
We've been getting several enquiries about Post Study Work visas recently, and thought it'd be good to give a summary of the application requirements for this visa! Call us now on +44 (0)207 001 2121 if you'd like to discuss...
Read MoreSending post abroad this Christmas? Check your Customs Declarations Form!
November 21, 2011
UKBA have released a statement reminding people to fully complete customs declaration forms when sending and receiving international parcels this Christmas. Any item sent through the postal system must be declared accurately and lawfully or it could be seized under…
Read MoreThe Employer Checking Service – Check this out!
November 18, 2011
Our recent experiences with the UKBA Employer Checking Service have been mixed and a Sky news article this week has also queried the performance levels of the service. The UKBA Employer Checking Service provides employers with a ‘quick' service confirming...
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