UK IMMIGRATION NEWS

The UK Government has recently published tough new rules to tighten the visitor route into the UK.

Friday, 31 October 2008

The issue of identity cards for UK citizens has been a controversial topic in the UK since 2003 when David Blunkett announced proposals to introduce them. Whilst they are still the subject of much debate stemming from concerns about identity fraud and loss of privacy, identity cards will now initially be issued to foreign nationals from November 2008.

Thursday, 9 October 2008

With the new "Tier 1 (General)" fully implemented, there is a "Hidden Risk" for those with permission to stay in the UK who are thinking of applying for an "extension" from outside the UK.

Monday, 29 September 2008

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently published a report which shows that Britain was second only to the United States when it came to attracting immigrants.

Monday, 15 September 2008

In response to the increase security at the UK Airports to prevent illegal entry, the Border and Immigration Agency have started a trial of an automated border control system.

Tuesday, 9 September 2008

The UK Border Agency have announced that from 25 November 2008 they would begin to issue identity cards to foreign nationals applying for further leave to remain in the United Kingdom under certain categories.

Tuesday, 9 September 2008

The UK Government are introducing laws which will make it more difficult for Ministers of Religion from outside the EU to enter the UK to address their congregations and lead UK people in prayer. It could hinder freedom of worship in the UK.

Monday, 1 September 2008

The Office for National Statistics shows the total population of Britain has reached record levels and immigration has been the biggest contributor. The trend indentifies that Britain will become the most populous country in Europe by 2060.

Monday, 1 September 2008

A recent court ruling by a UK High Court has meant that visa extension rules from the old Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) will be made available for some individuals.

Thursday, 14 August 2008

The House of Lords have ruled that forcing a migrant to prove a relationship is genuine is 'arbitrary and unjust', even if they were getting married only weeks before their permission to stay in Britain ran out.

Monday, 11 August 2008

The UK Home Office has published proposals for much tighter rules for foreign students - and the universities and colleges hosting them - under the student tier of its new Points Based System.

Monday, 4 August 2008

The population of Scotland is at 25-year high thanks to a baby boom and increased migration to the country.

Monday, 4 August 2008

The British Government is considering raising the age at which a spouse can be brought to Britain from 18 to 21 in an apparent attempt to combat forced marriages, the Home Office announced today.

Friday, 25 July 2008

The British Government has announced that foreign nationals wishing to become British citizens will have to earn the right to stay.

Tuesday, 22 July 2008

The UK is currently deciding whether to alter the immigration rules regarding 11 countries.

Thursday, 17 July 2008

After the High Court Ruling that changes made to the HSMP Criteria were unlawful, the Home office has now implemented the judgement in the Immigration Rules.

Tuesday, 15 July 2008

A new Agreement between the UK and US governments will allow visitors between the two countries faster processing when they arrive in the other country.

Monday, 7 July 2008

UK Home Office has announced a number of proposed changes to Britain's short-term visa system.

Thursday, 3 July 2008

A points based skilled migrant scheme has been introduced on the 30th of June 2008 for migrants wishing to live in the UK.

Wednesday, 2 July 2008

UK's new points based immigration system, referred to as “Tier 1 (General)”, will go into effect on June 30, 2008 for all individuals looking to immigrate to the UK as a general highly skilled migrant.

Friday, 27 June 2008

A recent report from the Work Foundation London revealed that the UK will need to attract more highly skilled workers from overseas for its high technology and "knowledge intensive" industries.

Tuesday, 10 June 2008

Increasing numbers of British citizens are opting to make a new life in countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Spain & USA, creating gaps in the UK workforce & community for skilled migrants to move in.

Monday, 26 May 2008

After two long years of hectic lobbying and long courtroom hours the House of Lords finally allowed Indian doctors on HSMP visas to train and work in the UK under the same conditions given to applicants from Britain and the European Union.

Wednesday, 7 May 2008

UK Immigration could give the city of Birmingham a much-needed population boost of 100,000.

Monday, 5 May 2008

Over the last decade, the British economy has benefited from the UK's high levels of immigration.

Thursday, 1 May 2008

Due to the unlawful changes to the immigration rules, an estimated 2,500 highly skilled Indian workers were forced to leave Britain, but may now be allowed to return to the UK.

Wednesday, 23 April 2008

Britain's High Court has recently declared that changes to the UK’s Highly Skilled Migrants Programme (HSMP) were unfair and unlawful.

Monday, 14 April 2008

The United Kingdom has approved the use of the TOEFL® test (Test of English as a Foreign Language) in its new immigration points-based system.

Thursday, 3 April 2008

By 2012, skilled migrant workers will contribute over £77 billion to the UK economy, says a recent report, “Future Flows”, by global recruitment consultancy, Harvey Nash.

Tuesday, 1 April 2008

The number of skilled migrants coming to live and work in Britain will reach an all-time peak this year, experts predicted this week.

Wednesday, 26 March 2008

Since entering the European Union in 2004, Poland and seven other eastern European states have collected 28 million GBP in Child Benefit money for children not living in the UK.

Tuesday, 25 March 2008

New immigration rules are being put in place to prevent UK visa fraud. These more stringent rules will come into affect this month.

Thursday, 20 March 2008

Everybody wants to study in the UK, or so it seems, as a recent report showed that there's been an almost 7% (over 26,000) increase in applications to UK universities and colleges in 2008.

Friday, 7 March 2008

The new points-based system for immigrants, which has come into force on last week Friday, the 29th of February, will let the right people into the UK, British Prime Minister Gordon Brown had stated.

Tuesday, 4 March 2008

Britain is enjoying an influx of highly skilled migrants, whose numbers outweigh those leaving the country, a recent survey revealed.

Saturday, 1 March 2008

The UK's new points-based immigration system is finally seeing the light of day, as the UK Government has just published its details. The big day will be on the 29th of February when it will come into effect.

Monday, 11 February 2008

Britain is fast catching up to America's reputation as the most popular place for overseas students to study, according to a survey published last week.

Monday, 4 February 2008

If you would like to live and work in the United Kingdom, now is the best time to apply for a working visa, as from the 1st of March 2008, the current Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP) and UK Work Permit scheme will be replaced by a brand new points-based system.

Tuesday, 15 January 2008

The British Pound has risen to a quarter-century high against the US dollar. The rise comes as a result of speculation that the Bank of England will keep its interest rates at their current high. £1 pound sterling currently buys $2.0657 USD. The last time that the pound traded at this level was in mid-1981.

Tuesday, 30 October 2007

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed its analysis of how the UK's population is expected to grow until the year 2081. Much of the projected growth is expected to come from immigration.

Tuesday, 23 October 2007

According to new research by the British Council, the United Kingdom is one of the most welcoming countries for newcomers compared with its peers in the European Union.

Monday, 15 October 2007

The UK Office for National Statistics has indicated that it expects the number of people coming to live in Britain to be about 30% more than previously expected.

Saturday, 6 October 2007

The UK government has announced £1 million to help promote rural tourist destinations.

Tuesday, 25 September 2007

The UK is continuing its implementation of Biometric visa systems at entry clearance posts abroad. The latest order for almost 1,400 high-tech biometric scanners will go to visa processing units in other countries. The UK plans to collect biometric data about every visa applicant, in an attempt to tighten its borders and crack down on illegal immigration.

Monday, 24 September 2007

The influx of tourism to the UK for the 2012 Olympics in London could mean an addition of over £2 billion for the UK economy. Almost £1.5 billion of that could be directed to the London economy alone.

Saturday, 22 September 2007

The UK government has temporarily suspended online applications for visitor visas from Indian nationals.

Thursday, 6 September 2007

Over the last year, the United Kingdom has absorbed the most newcomers since 2001. The primary driving force has been migration from the countries that recently joined the European Union. Most newcomers have been quickly absorbed by the UK economy as workers.

Tuesday, 14 August 2007

The United Kingdom is introducing a Premium multiple entry visitor visa for frequent travelers with a trusted history of visiting the UK.

Tuesday, 7 August 2007

Two new UK visa offices are set to open in Thailand, in Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Friday, 3 August 2007

London may be beginning a new golden age as the dominant player in international finance.

Thursday, 2 August 2007

The UK government has announced a unified UK border enforcement agency. The new agency will unify the functions of the Border and Immigration Agency, Customs and UKvisas.

Wednesday, 1 August 2007

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

New Figures show that 2006 was a record year for the number of tourists visiting the UK Capital.

Friday, 15 June 2007

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

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

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

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

In the past few weeks, the Home Office has announced key changes to several visa categories.

Tuesday, 3 April 2007

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

Home Office minister Liam Byrne outlines new measures for immigration control.

Wednesday, 28 March 2007

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

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

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

The UK Government has announced new fees for immigration and nationality which will come into effect from April 2007.

Friday, 9 March 2007

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

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that UK’s macroeconomic performance remains ‘impressive’.

Tuesday, 6 March 2007

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

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

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

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

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

New biometric technology launched at Birmingham Airport today has been introduced to boost Britain's border controls.

Monday, 5 February 2007

Macedonia is looking to be the next possible EU member, following in the footsteps of Bulgaria and Romania.

Wednesday, 31 January 2007

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

Suspension is still in place for some countries participating in the Working Holiday Maker Scheme.

Saturday, 20 January 2007

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