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Jul 22, 2010 10:13PM

Immigration Cap Update Tier 1 & 2 Tier 1 news On 19 th Jul 2010 the Govt introduced two important changes for applications made under Tier 1 (General). 1.        The introduction of a limit for applications made outside the UK for the period to 11 march 2011; and 2.        An increase in the points required to qualify for a tier 1 visa from 95 to 100   Further guidance has been released which explains how these changes will affect those making Tier 1 (General) app...

Jul 2, 2010 6:21PM

Tier 1 Extensions NOT affected by the Immigration Cap From April 2011, the government will introduce an annual limit on applications for Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system. An interim limit will be introduced from 19 July 2010 until the long-term limit is introduced in April 2011. Until the interim limit is implemented on 19 July 2010, applications will continue to be assessed as normal. The Investor , Entrepreneur and Post-study work categories of Tier 1 will not be included in the interim limit. In-country extensions under Tier 1 (Gener...

Jun 30, 2010 8:02PM

Voyage UK Has Moved Please note that from July 1st 2010 Voyage Relocations has moved from it's current location in Hammersmith to Victoria: 83 Victoria Street, London SW1H 0HW The phone number for the London office has also changed to: 0203 170 8848 and the fax number to: 020 3008 6180 All staff e-mails and mobile phone contacts remain the same

Jun 30, 2010 7:56PM

Immigration Caps & "Tweaks" to Tier 1 28 June 2010 The number of workers entering the UK from outside Europe will be controlled by a new limit, the Home Secretary announced today. Net migration will be scaled back to the levels of the 1990s - with the effect that it will be in the tens of thousands rather than hundreds of thousands. Introducing a limit on migrants from outside Europe coming here to work is just one of the ways the government intends to achieve this. Details of how the final limit will be delivered will be agreed fo...

Jun 29, 2010 12:56AM

UK to cut number of skilled workers from outside EU Teresa May announced today that the number of non-EU migrants allowed into the UK will be cut. It is expected numbers will go down to 24,100 between now and April 2011. This represents a 5% cut on last year’s figures. The cap will only apply to highly skilled migrants and skilled workers in certain categories of job. A permanent cap will be set next April however this interim cap has been announced to avoid a rush of applications before a full consultation is run and processed which will ...

Jun 9, 2010 6:59PM

Migrants marrying UK citizens must now learn English Compulsory English language tests will be introduced for non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner, the UK government announced today. From autumn 2010, they will need to demonstrate a basic command of English which allows them to cope with everyday life before they are granted a visa. The new rules will apply to anyone applying as the husband, wife, civil partner, unmarried partner, same-sex partner, fiance(e) or prospective civil partner of a UK c...

May 27, 2010 2:35PM

National Identity Cards & National Register to be Scrapped The government plans for identity cards for British citizens to be scrapped within 100 days, it was announced today. The National Identity Register, the database which contains the biographic and biometric fingerprint data of card holders, would also be destroyed by the first piece of legislation introduced to Parliament by the coalition government. Home Secretary Theresa May said: 'This bill is a first step of many that this government is taking to reduce the control of the state over decent, ...

Apr 17, 2010 2:39PM

Notice for holders of expired visas whose travel plans have been disrupted ... The UK Border Agency would like to reassure travellers who have been unable to leave the UK and whose visas have now expired. We appreciate that this is due to exceptional circumstances beyond your control. Please ensure that you retain proof of planned travel that would have enabled you to leave the UK before your visa expired. Please only contact the agency for further advice in exceptional circumstances. We will update this advice as the situation develops.

Apr 7, 2010 2:46PM

Tier 4 changes for education providers and migrant students Changes to the Immigration Rules came into force yesterday, affecting migrant students and educational providers which sponsor them under Tier 4 of the points-based system. The Immigration Rules now encompass changes from the Tier 4 review, including the rules governing the new Highly Trusted sponsor licence. Only sponsors who hold a Highly Trusted sponsor licence can now offer the following courses, known as ' restricted courses ', to Tier 4 (General) students: courses at National Qualificatio...

Apr 7, 2010 2:43PM

Changes to the 'knowledge of language and life' requirement for settlement On 7 April 2010, the UK Border Agency made important changes to the ESOL provisions within the 'knowledge of language and life' requirement for people seeking settlement in the UK. Most settlement applicants aged between 18 and 64 must show that they have sufficient knowledge of the English language and of life in the UK. They can meet this requirement by either passing the 'Life in the UK' test or obtaining an approved English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) qualification. The ESOL prov...

Mar 29, 2010 2:49PM

Key dates for Highly Trusted Sponsor Scheme If you are a Tier 4 (General) sponsor and you want to sponsor students as a Highly Trusted sponsor, remember the following key dates: 22 March 2010 The Highly Trusted Sponsor Scheme is launched. Guidance. The UK Border Agency starts to accept applications for Highly Srusted sponsor licences. 6 April 2010 New Immigration Rules come into force, restricting some course types to Highly Trusted sponsors. Some publicly funded sponsors will be deemed to hold a Highly Trusted sponsor licence from this ...