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Category: Immigration Insights
New residency rights for carers of dependent British citizens
September 22, 2011
Six months after the ECJ ruled in the groundbreaking case of Ruiz Zambrano (C-34/09), the UK Border Agency has finally clarified its policy as regards the sole carers of dependent British citizens. The case concerned the rights of UK or…
Read MoreReforms proposed for family migration
September 16, 2011
The Immigration Minister Damian Green has delivered a speech at the Centre for Policy Studies, in which he attempted to reaffirm the importance of tackling abuse of the family migration route, and promoting better community integration for migrants who choose…
Read MoreUKBA issues response to feedback on policy for tier 4 highly trusted sponsors
September 15, 2011
On the 5th September 2011, the UKBA announced their new criteria for highly trusted sponsors under Tier 4 of the points based system. In response to feedback they have received from the education sector, the UKBA have prepared answers to…
Read MoreEgypt Cancels Controversial Tourist Visa Plans
September 13, 2011
Anyone who plans to travel to Egypt for tourism purposes will be relieved to know that the Egyptian government has shelved controversial plans requiring tourists, and other visitors, to apply for visas before arrival in the country. Last week the…
Read MoreThe Migration Advisory Committee issues revised shortage occupation list
September 12, 2011
The UK"s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has released a modified Shortage Occupation List, which is aimed at restricting migrants from outside the European Economic Area to a smaller proportion of occupations within the UK labour market. The MAC has recommended…
Read MoreEU commission acts to protect Schengen Agreement
September 8, 2011
Under proposed plans from the European Commission, countries in the Schengen agreement would not be allowed to limit freedom of movement without approval from the commission. The Schengen system covers 22 countries in the EU, including France, Italy and Germany…
Read MoreAre you the Holder of a Biometric Residence Permit?
September 8, 2011
If you hold a biometric residence permit or have held one in the past, the UK Border Agency would like to hear from you. They are hoping that people will take part in their biometric residence permits survey in order…
Read MoreUKBA settlement consultation ends this week
September 5, 2011
The UK Border Agency"s public consultation which set out the government"s proposals for breaking the link between temporary and permanent migration will close this Friday 9 September. If the proposals are implemented, migrants entering the UK on temporary visas such…
Read MoreUKBA publishes Guidance for Highly Trusted Sponsorship for Tier 4 Sponsors
September 5, 2011
The UK Border Agency has published its guidance for Highly Trusted Sponsorship of students who wish to study full-time in the UK under Tier 4 of the points-based system. Highly Trusted Sponsor (HTS) status is designed to ensure that education…
Read MoreUKBA Relaunch Website
September 5, 2011
UKBA Relaunch Website The UK Border Agency have just relaunched their updated website, with a refreshed homepage and improved structure. Their intention was to bring together all their online content, providing a modernised site which is much easier to navigate.…
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