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UK IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Biggest Property Boom in UK History | ||
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The Office of National Statistics has released a new study on Britain's wealth: 60% of the UK's overall financial value of about £6.5 trillion is tied up in property. Tuesday, 24 July 2007 |
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| London Tourism on the Rise | ||
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New Figures show that 2006 was a record year for the number of tourists visiting the UK Capital. Friday, 15 June 2007 |
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| UK Economy Expands by 2.9 percent in Q1 | ||
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As the first quarter of the fiscal year draws to a close, the UK economy has posted growth of 2.9%. Friday, 1 June 2007 |
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| New International Graduate Scheme | ||
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The immigration rules have been widened to include graduates who have completed their studies in the UK allowing them to work for up to 12 months. Friday, 4 May 2007 |
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| Further Details of New Points Based Immigration Scheme Released | ||
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The UK Government plans to implement a new Australian style points based system to manage migration to the UK more effectively. Friday, 20 April 2007 |
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| Minister Announces Sweeping Changes to UK Immigration System | ||
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2008 will see the introduction of a new UK immigration scheme to reward highly skilled migrants, says Liam Byrne, UK Immigration Minister. Thursday, 19 April 2007 |
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| Forthcoming Changes in UK Immigration Categories | ||
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In the past few weeks, the Home Office has announced key changes to several visa categories. Tuesday, 3 April 2007 |
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| UK Second Best Market for Property Investment | ||
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According to new figures issued by Assetz Property Investment Tracker the UK is the second most profitable country for buy to let investors. Monday, 2 April 2007 |
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| Minister announces immigration reform plans | ||
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Home Office minister Liam Byrne outlines new measures for immigration control. Wednesday, 28 March 2007 |
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| How will IRIS affect border control? | ||
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The UK has introduced a new fast and secure method of clearing immigration method called IRIS Recognition Immigration System). IRIS recognises someone by the pattern of his or her iris which is also the most personally distinct external physical characteristic. Wednesday, 21 March 2007 |
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| Entry clearance fees to be introduced! | ||
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The Home Office and Foreign Commonwealth Office have announced the introduction of new fees for entry clearance for those applying to come into the UK to visit, study, live or work.
Monday, 19 March 2007 |
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| Certificate of Approval Update | ||
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Following a High Court ruling, the Home Office has now relaxed the criteria for obtaining a Certificate of Approval (COA) for couples who wish to get married or enter into civil partnership in the UK. Wednesday, 14 March 2007 |
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| Hike in UK Immigration and Nationality fees | ||
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The UK Government has announced new fees for immigration and nationality which will come into effect from April 2007. Friday, 9 March 2007 |
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| Knowledge of Life in the UK introduced for Settlement | ||
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The UK Government has introduced an additional requirement of language knowledge and “life in the UK” for those adults who are applying for indefinite leave to remain on or after 2nd April 2007. Wednesday, 7 March 2007 |
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| UK economy performance praised by IMF | ||
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that UK’s macroeconomic performance remains ‘impressive’. Tuesday, 6 March 2007 |
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| New TB test for Pakistan | ||
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New requirements have been revealed for applicants in Pakistan who wish to come to the UK for longer than 6 months. Monday, 5 March 2007 |
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| Updated guidelines for work permit holders! | ||
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Revised guidelines have been issued by Work Permit UK affecting work permit holders on a six months work permit or less. Saturday, 3 March 2007 |
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| Opportunities for student nurses to study in the UK | ||
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Great opportunities are open to nurses to work in the over 20,000 private care homes for the elderly in Britain. Thursday, 1 March 2007 |
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| Overseas Workers contribute to growing UK Economy | ||
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The UK economy is booming! The country has experienced the fastest economic growth since 2004 which had led companies to step up hiring both domestic and overseas workers. Wednesday, 14 February 2007 |
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| Border Bill achieves second reading without a vote | ||
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New laws intended to tighten the Government's grip on immigration after a string of headline-grabbing fiascos have cleared their first Commons hurdle. Tuesday, 6 February 2007 |
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| New Airport Technology Strengthens UK Border | ||
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New biometric technology launched at Birmingham Airport today has been introduced to boost Britain's border controls. Monday, 5 February 2007 |
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| Macedonia’s Bid for EU Membership | ||
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Macedonia is looking to be the next possible EU member, following in the footsteps of Bulgaria and Romania. Wednesday, 31 January 2007 |
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| New TB Test for Ghana and Kenya | ||
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From 5 February 2007, visa applicants in Ghana and Kenya applying for UK visas valid for stays longer than six months will need to provide with their visa application a certificate confirming that they are free from infectious tuberculosis (TB). Saturday, 27 January 2007 |
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| UK suspends Working Holiday Visas | ||
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Suspension is still in place for some countries participating in the Working Holiday Maker Scheme. Saturday, 20 January 2007 |
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| Bulgaria and Romania Join the EU | ||
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From 1st January 2007, as European Economic Area (EEA) nationals, Bulgarians and Romanians will be able to move and reside freely in any EU Member State. Monday, 1 January 2007 |
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