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UK Immigration News
News and Updates
Border Agency strike hits ports and airports
Up to 2,500 Border Agency workers at ports and airports across the country will launch a two-day strike today in protest at changes to their shift patterns.
UK Nobel Prize winners criticise immigration cap
A group of Nobel prize-winning scientists has warned Britain’s proposed cap on immigration could damage the country’s reputation for scientific excellence,.
Minister defends interim limit on economic migrants
The Immigration Minister, Damian Green has defended the government’s decision to introduce an interim limit on skilled workers from outside the EU, in response to concerns raised by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI).
Update to the Tier 2 policy guidance for skilled workers
The UK Border Agency has published revised policy guidance for Tier 2 of the points-based system (version 10/10).
Changes to sponsor guidance come into effect
The UK Border Agency has published revised guidance for sponsors and would-be sponsors under Tier 2, 4 and 5 of the points-based system.
New English language requirement for partners
From 29 November 2010, any migrant who wants to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled here will need to show that they can speak and understand English.
New immigration and nationality fees
Revised immigration fees set at or below the cost of processing have come into effect today.
Minister defends immigration limit
The Immigration Minister, Damian Green, has said that the government will rigorously defend any legal challenge on its interim migrant limit.
Crackdown continues on illegal immigration in Calais
The UK Border Agency has reported a dramatic reduction in the number of illegal migrants trying to smuggle themselves into the UK from Calais.
Industrial action is called off
The UK Border Agency can confirm that the trade union ISU will not be taking industrial action at the UK border this Thursday and Friday.
Three jailed over immigration scam
A Hounslow man was jailed on 14 September for 10 years for masterminding a major immigration scam, following an investigation by the UK Border Agency's West London immigration crime team.
Mid-year fee increases for immigration and nationality
The UK Border Agency has today announced proposals to increase immigration and nationality application fees for all those applying to visit, study, work or stay in the UK from autumn 2010.
Minister sets out evidence for immigration policy change
The government will ensure that the UK maximises the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Damian Green has said.
New versions of forms and guidance for points-based system applicants
The Home Office have published new versions of application forms today, and a new version of the Tier 1 (General) policy guidance.
Government plans reviews of immigration system
Immigration Minister Damian Green will confirm this evening that the government is to look at all immigration routes into the UK and set new rules.
New English language requirement for partners
From 29 November 2010, any migrant who wants to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled here will need to show that they can speak and understand English.