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Rising Immigration figures despite the Government’s plans to reduce
December 3, 2013
In September, it was reported that there had been a fall in overall net migration in the year ending December 2012 compared to the previous year ending December 2011. The statistics show that in the year ending December 2012, 497,000...
Read MoreOn Your Marks, Get Set for Next Year’s Commonwealth Games
November 27, 2013
As the Scottish city of Glasgow prepares to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, 71 national teams are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to compete for the coveted title of Commonwealth Champion over only 11 days from 23rd July to 3rd August....
Read MoreMay’s Great Club! A new VIP club for elite global business leaders
November 14, 2013
The Home Secretary, Theresa May announced on 6 November 2013, a new pilot initiative lasting for 12 months to offer dedicated VIP immigration services to “100 Global Business Leaders” by invitation. These business leaders will already have a strong business...
Read MoreHow the Home Secretary’s speech could affect UK immigration rules
October 10, 2013
On the 30th September the Home Secretary, Theresa May, gave a speech at the Conservative Party conference, with an emphasis on immigration and the Human Rights Act. This blog looks the key points raised and how it's likely to affect UK...
Read MoreNew ‘Cash Bond’ for UK visitors from certain countries?
July 15, 2013
We have recently been following plans for a new, controversial Home Office scheme which has caused something of an uproar in both the UK and international press. The scheme is still in the pre-implementation stages and it appears that plans...
Read MoreSEMINAR: The BRIC Wall – Breaking down the barriers of emerging markets
October 18, 2012
Last week we were busy with a rather exciting event...our first seminar since settling into our new offices earlier this year. We wanted to look at the opportunities and challenges of expanding into the key emerging markets of Brazil, Russia,...
Read MoreA Global Perspective
May 25, 2012
Recently, we attended the Totally Expat Show 2012 and had the opportunity to participate in a series of seminars with relocation professionals. A heavy focus was placed on the analysis of current patterns and trends in global mobility, understanding how...
Read MoreIreland Extends Short-Stay Visa Waiver Programme
March 30, 2012
The Irish Government has recently decided to extend its Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme, for a further period of four years. The programme essentially eliminates the need to have both an Irish and UK visa when visiting Ireland via the UK,…
Read MoreBrave New Worlds? An Insight into Relocation
January 13, 2012
A recent BBC article caught our attention due to its very human account of the effects that relocation can have, not just on the assignee but on the accompanying spouse, partner or immediate family. The consequences for a spouse of...
Read MorePre-entry English language testing is it fair?
December 20, 2011
We have been closely following the case of R (on the application of Chapti & Ors) v SSHD – interventions by JCWI and Liberty, CO/1183/11435/1141/2010, which was a challenge brought in the High Court of the legality of a certain...
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