NewsNew Immigration Rules – 18 March 2010As widely anticipated and reported by Dearson Winyard International some time ago, today the government have introduced a new set of immigration rules implementing many of the changes recommended by the Migration Advisory Committee in a series of reports throughout 2009. Charging for Immigration and Nationality Services 2010-11The government has recently set down its regulations for immigration and nationality fees for 2010/11. Proposed changes to citizenshipThe Home Secretary Alan Johnson has recently confirmed that the government will implement plans to introduce a points test by 2011 for those who wish to earn British citizenship. Tougher rules for StudentsThe new regulations will see tougher employment restrictions for those studying below degree level, and their dependents will be face complete restriction on any work at all. MAC completes review of Tier 1The report confirmed that the pay thresholds should be substantially increased, with no points awarded for previous annual earnings below £24,000. |
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