UK IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Ireland Suggests Joint Irish – UK Visas | ||
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The Irish tourism minister Leo Varadkar suggested that the UK and Ireland should have a joint visa for tourists wishing to visit both countries. |
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| UK Urged to Consider Foreign Student Visa Policy | ||
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In a letter to the Prime Minister David Cameron 68 chancellors, governors and university presidents together warned of the damage that would result from recent visa changes.. |
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| UK Introduces New Tuberculosis Pre – Screening Program | ||
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To tackle tuberculosis in the UK, a new pre-entry tuberculosis (TB) screening program was announced by Immigration Minister Damian Green on May 21, 2012. The new program will help save lives and save taxpayers more than £40 million over the next 10 years. |
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| New UK Visa Rule to Block Human Rights Abusers from the 2012 London Olympics | ||
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According to Jeremy Browne - the Foreign Office Minister, people who have committed human rights abuses will not be allowed to enter the UK. |
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| UK Attracts More Tourists from Middle East for London 2012 Olympics | ||
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According to UAE VisitBritain, Middle East visitors will enjoy the best of the UK this summer. |
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| UK Expands Visa Centre in Bangalore, India | ||
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The UK Border Authority (UKBA) has opened a new Visa Application Centre on Central Steet in Shivajinagar. |
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| UK Announces Local Biometric Clinic for Visa Applicants | ||
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The UK will provide visa applicants from Antigua & Barbuda with a local Mobile Biometric Clinic on May 18, 2012. |
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| Russia Urges UK to Relax Visas | ||
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The UK should ease visa regulations for visitors from Russia, according to the Russian ambassador. |
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| New Requirement on Human Rights for UK Visas Announced | ||
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Citizens from outside the European Union accused of serious human rights abuses would not be allowed to enter Britain after British immigration rules are changed, according to a report released by Foreign Secretary William Hague on April 30, 2012. |
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According to a recent announcement of the Home Office on 12 June 2013, a re-tendering exercise for approved secure English language test providers has been launched.
The UK Government on June 10 published a series of minor changes to the Immigration Rules which will take effect on 1 July 2013.
The existing paper application form and payment by cheque for highly trusted sponsor (HTS) status will no longer be accepted as of 10 June 2013.
















