UK Immigration News Articles
10 December 2008
New immigration rules came into force on 27 November 2008. They raise from 18 to 21 the minimum age at which a person may sponsor, or may be granted, entry clearance (including visas) or limited leave as the spouse, civil... read more
New immigration rules came into force on 27 November 2008. They raise from 18 to 21 the minimum age at which a person may sponsor, or may be granted, entry clearance (including visas) or limited leave as the spouse, civil... read more
10 December 2008
Two men are due to appear in court today after Agency officers seized approximately 4 kilos of cocaine worth about £200,000 at Gatwick airport.
On Monday 8 December, officers working at Gatwick airport ... read more
Two men are due to appear in court today after Agency officers seized approximately 4 kilos of cocaine worth about £200,000 at Gatwick airport.
On Monday 8 December, officers working at Gatwick airport ... read more
With immediate effect PBS Tier 1 applicants may submit evidence of personal savings to meet the maintenance requirement that is dated no more than one calendar month prior to the date application. Applications that have in the past been refused sole... read more
05 December 2008
Border Agency staff have been thanked for taking swift action after discovering fake games consoles which could have put lives at risk over Christmas.
Hundreds of imported counterfeit Nintendo DS and DS Lites... read more
Border Agency staff have been thanked for taking swift action after discovering fake games consoles which could have put lives at risk over Christmas.
Hundreds of imported counterfeit Nintendo DS and DS Lites... read more
03 December 2008
"A bill will be brought forward to strengthen border controls, by bringing together customs and immigration powers, and to ensure that newcomers to the United Kingdom earn the right to stay"
The purpose of the b... read more
"A bill will be brought forward to strengthen border controls, by bringing together customs and immigration powers, and to ensure that newcomers to the United Kingdom earn the right to stay"
The purpose of the b... read more
01 December 2008
From today (December 1) UK residents travelling from outside of the European Union will be able to bring back an increased amount of duty free shopping, following the first changes to customs allowances in 15 years.
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From today (December 1) UK residents travelling from outside of the European Union will be able to bring back an increased amount of duty free shopping, following the first changes to customs allowances in 15 years.
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26 November 2008
Skilled workers can start applying for tier 2 of the points-based system from 27 November. Migrants must meet the maintenance requirement or their application will be refused.
Migrants can prove their... read more
Skilled workers can start applying for tier 2 of the points-based system from 27 November. Migrants must meet the maintenance requirement or their application will be refused.
Migrants can prove their... read more
25 November 2008
Foreign nationals will begin applying for identity cards today. Their facial image and fingerprints are taken to securely lock them to one identity and help businesses crack down on illegal working.
Later this... read more
Foreign nationals will begin applying for identity cards today. Their facial image and fingerprints are taken to securely lock them to one identity and help businesses crack down on illegal working.
Later this... read more
21 November 2008
Between the 27 November 2008 and 1 April 2009, applicants in the United Kingdom will be able to apply for tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system using the postal route only. There will be no premium service.
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Between the 27 November 2008 and 1 April 2009, applicants in the United Kingdom will be able to apply for tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system using the postal route only. There will be no premium service.
19 November 2008
If you have used the Home Office visa customer services telephone and email enquiry services, they would like to hear from you.
"We wish to provide the best service possible to all of our customers. To do this, ... read more
If you have used the Home Office visa customer services telephone and email enquiry services, they would like to hear from you.
"We wish to provide the best service possible to all of our customers. To do this, ... read more