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News and Updates
New English language testing for partners
The UK Border Agency has today published a list of approved providers of English language tests for non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner. (more…)
Legal representatives’ same-day service is extended
12 August 2010 From Monday 16 August 2010, legal representatives will be able to make the following applications using the same-day service at Croydon public enquiry office: (more…)
Secure English language tests for Tier 4
11 August 2010 From today, secure English language testing will be mandatory for adult students studying below degree level (excluding those on foundation degrees or English language courses) under Tier 4 of the Points Based System. (more…)
New versions of application forms and guidance for points-based system applicants
On 30 July 2010, the UK Border Agency published new versions of the following application forms under the points-based system: (more…)
Warning to employers of non European fishermen
The concessionary visa arrangement allowing fishermen from outside the European Economic Area to be employed on vessels operating within the 12 mile limit has now ended. (more…)
Employers can now accept evidence of indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in an expired passport
The UK Border Agency has reviewed its policy on whether indefinite leave to remain (ILR), in an expired passport can be accepted by employers as evidence of right to work. (more…)
New guidance for employers on preventing illegal working
New guidance has been published to help UK employers understand the status of asylum seekers, refugees and those with humanitarian protection. (more…)
New government unveils Europe’s largest immigration removal centre
The opening of two new wings at Harmondsworth immigration removal centre (IRC) will make it Europe's largest, Immigration Minister Damian Green announced today. (more…)
Settlement protection route
From August 2005, refugees and those granted humanitarian protection were given five years limited leave to remain (LTR) and that leave is due to expire from August 2010 onwards. (more…)
Changes to the certificate of approval scheme
The government has today announced its intention to abolish the 'certificate of approval' scheme. A Remedial Order under the Human Rights Act 1998 has been laid in Parliament to achieve this aim. (more…)
New English language testing for partners
In June 2010 the government announced plans to introduce compulsory English language tests for all non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner. (more…)
Refusals based on the points-based systems maintenance (funds) requirement
If you have been refused permission to enter or stay in the UK (known as 'entry clearance' and 'leave to remain') solely because you failed to meet the maintenance (funds) requirement of your points-based system application, you may wish to request a review of your case. (more…)
Secure English language tests to be introduced for Tier 4 students
On 12 August 2010 the UK Border Agency will implement secure English language tests for students under Tier 4 (General) of the points-based system. (more…)
Changes to Tier 4 of the points-based system
The UK Border Agency is making a series of important changes to the student tier (Tier 4) of the points-based system. (more…)
Immigration limit for Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system
From 19 July 2010, there are two important changes for migrants who are applying to Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system for the first time, (more…)
Tier 2 (General) interim limit – new guidance for employers
The UK Border Agency has published guidance for the interim limit on Tier 2 (General) certificates of sponsorship, which comes into effect today. (more…)