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New Immigration Rules – 18 March 2010

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:06:00 +0000

As 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 2010-11

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:03:00 +0000

The government has recently set down its regulations for immigration and nationality fees for 2010/11.

Proposed changes to citizenship

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:02:00 +0000

The 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 Students

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:01:00 +0000

The 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 1

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:59:00 +0000

The report confirmed that the pay thresholds should be substantially increased, with no points awarded for previous annual earnings below £24,000.

Roll-out of ID Cards

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:56:00 +0000

From 6th January 2010, the issue of Identity Cards for Foreign Nationals (ICFNs) is being rolled out to skilled workers and their dependents.

UKBA introduces fingerprint checks

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:54:00 +0000

On arrival in the UK, and in addition to the normal immigration related checks that are undertaken, trained immigration officers will scan two fingerprints on an electronic reader at border control.

Prime Minister speaks on Immigration

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:19:00 +0000

Gordon Brown has pledged to further restrict migration in his first major speech on the subject this year

New rules for Migrants

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:24:00 +0000

The Government has announced new draft proposals to continue its overhaul of the immigration system

Government approves MAC Short Occupation recommendations

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:49:00 +0000

The Government has announced that it will implement recommendations made by the Migration Advisory Committee relating to the UKBA Shortage Occupations list.

UKBA introduces mobile biometrics service

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:09:00 +0000

The UK Border Agency has introduced a mobile service for those migrants in the United Kingdom who need to enrol their biometrics as part of their immigration application.

Migration Advisory Committee recommends additions to shortage occupation lists

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:42:00 +0100

If its most recent recommendations are accepted, teachers in special schools and skilled meat boners and trimmers will be added to the shortage occupation list.

UKBA Update October 2009

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:13:00 +0100

On 5^th October 2009 the UKBA issued revised sponsor guidance notes for Tiers 2 and 5 of the Points Based System

Identity Cards for Foreign Nationals

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:55:00 +0100

The UKBA has announced its intention, subject to Parliamentary approval, to extend the issue of Identity Cards for Foreign Nationals (ICFN) to skilled workers with a UK sponsor if they extend their UK leave to remain under Tier 2 of the Points Based System (PBS) from January 2010.

Baroness Scotland case highlights employer responsibilities

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:04:00 +0100

The recent uproar over Baroness Scotland’s employment of an illegal Tongan housekeeper has highlighted the penalties imposed on UK employers who employ illegal migrants.

PBS Update - August 2009

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:31:00 +0100

For Tier 2 (General) the UKBA has removed the requirement that a migrant’s salary must be paid in the UK.

Report on Home Affairs Committee findings

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:27:00 +0100

The House of Commons Home Affairs Committee has recently published their latest report, Managed Migration: The Points Based System.

Migration Advisory Committee findings & recommendations

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 10:22:00 +0100

“The structure of Tier 2 is, as a whole, well designed for achieving its economic aims and for encouraging immigration to adjust to changing demand over the economic cycle.