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Top Migration Destinations for Professionals
August 21, 2015
LinkedIn, the professional social media network, has recently published its migration figures for 2014. Depending on your perspective these figures are either predictable or fairly surprising. LinkedIn Migration Statistics: It would appear that in spite of recent economic growth, the…
Read MoreIBA 9th Biennial Global Immigration Conference
July 11, 2015
Join Newland Chase's Ireland Managing Director Jane Pilkington as she presents her session, "Are You Open for Business?". The world is divided between countries welcoming entrepreneurs and those countries seeking to put up barriers, and in this session, Jane will look at whether political pressures are more powerful than economic needs, and highlight different trends around the globe. Newland Chase is an associate sponsor!
Read MoreVisa-Free Travel Between the EU and 7 New Countries
June 4, 2015
On 28th May 2015, the EU signed short-stay visa waiver agreements with St Lucia, the Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines, the Republic of Vanuatu, the independent State of Samoa and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.…
Read MoreBritish-Irish visa scheme introduced for Chinese and Indian visitors
November 19, 2014
The UK and Ireland have officially agreed to a new British-Irish visa scheme to enable Chinese and Indian visitors to enter the UK and Ireland on a single visit visas as opposed to applying separately to each country. The scheme…
Read MoreWhat does a ‘Yes’ vote for an independent Scotland mean for UK immigration?
September 17, 2014
There are many burning questions coming out of the independence debate, not least of which is what impact an independent Scotland will have on UK immigration policy. In fact if you listen in to people's conversations on the tube or...
Read MoreRemoval of Educational Testing Service (ETS) from approved list of English language test suppliers
June 16, 2014
On the 10th June 2014, a change to the UK Immigration Rules and Nationality Regulations was laid before Parliament to remove ETS BV from the approved list of English language test suppliers. This change will now come into effect on 1st…
Read MoreBritish Council announces 100 million INR scholarships for Indian students
December 12, 2013
For over a century now, UK universities have attracted students from all over the world. Annually, UK higher education institutions have an intake of around 400,000 foreign students, nearly 30,000 of whom are from India. This month, the British Council…
Read MoreA fresh look at attaining a right of permanent residence in the UK
October 23, 2013
On 17 October 2013, we saw an exciting Judgment from the Upper Tribunal confirming that permanent residence in the UK for EEA nationals and their family members can be attained even though they were overseas during a portion of their...
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 MoreChanges to the knowledge of language and life in the UK requirements
April 24, 2013
This month has brought another Statement of Intent from the UK Border Agency, this time affecting applications for settlement, or, Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) and naturalisation. The Home Secretary announced last year that from October 2013 all applicants for settlement (unless...
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