Support for victims of domestic violence extended
Help for migrants forced to flee their relationships, as a result of domestic violence is being made permanently available from 1 April 2012.
View ArticleTier 1 (Post-study work) applications will not be accepted after 5 April 2012.
On 6 April 2012 the Tier 1 (Post-study work) route will close. If you wish to apply for permission to stay in the UK under Tier 1 (Post-study work), application can be submitted is 5 April 2012.
View ArticleAnnual Tier 2 limit announcement
Following the Migration Advisory Committee report in October 2011 to advise on the 2012/13 annual limit for Tier 2 and associated policies the Government has announced that limits will remain the same.
View ArticleChanges to the Immigration Rules come into effect on 6 April 2012
As previously announced, a number of changes to the Immigration Rules are coming into effect on 6 April 2012. These include changes for migrants coming to the UK.
View ArticleVisa application fees change on 6 April 2012
The previously announced fee increase for some overseas visa fees, and UK-based visa application fees, will take effect from 00:01 (UK time) on Friday 6 April 2012.
View ArticleChild experts recruited to Family Returns Panel
Child welfare experts have been appointed as full members of a panel advising the government on the removal of families found to have no right to be in the UK.
View ArticleSummer 2011 interns exempt from Tier 2 cooling off period
Students who worked as interns in the UK last summer and want to return to a graduate job with the same company are now temporarily exempt from cooling off rules.
View ArticleFamily migration changes announced - updated
On 11 June 2012 the Government announced changes to the Immigration Rules for non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK on the family migration route.
View ArticleNew PBS Dependant application form
Today we have published new versions of the PBS Dependant application form. These forms are for use by applicants who are already in the UK.
View ArticleNew family visit visa appeal regulations
The government laid the Immigration Appeals (Family Visitor) Regulations 2012 in Parliament on 18 June 2012, which set out who qualifies for a full right of appeal against refusal of a visa to visit...
View ArticleChanges to applications from overstayers
From 1 October 2012 if you have overstayed your leave by more than 28 days any application for further leave will be refused.
View ArticleResponse to the Independent Chief Inspector's report
The UK Border Agency welcomes the Chief Inspector's report and in particular his findings about exceeding our targets for removals and praising the professionalism of our enforcement teams. We have...
View ArticleNew FLR(M) and FLR(O) application forms
New versions of the FLR(M) and FLR(O) application forms have been published today.
View ArticleNew interviews for students
Immigration Minister Damian Green has announced that UK Border Agency officers will be given new powers to interview international students. Following a successful pilot, a targeted interview system...
View ArticleChanges to the family migration Immigration Rules come into effect on 9 July...
A number of changes to the Immigration Rules come into effect on 9 July 2012. These changes will affect non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK under the...
View ArticleCommon travel area - Review of new arrangment at Northern Ireland sea ports
A report of the new arrangment at Northern Ireland sea ports has been published today.
View ArticleApplying for settlement from inside the UK
New Immigration Rules came into force on 9 July 2012 which changed the length of time that family members must be in the UK before applying for settlement.
View ArticleLondon Metropolitan University’s licence to sponsor students is withdrawn
The UK Border Agency has revoked (withdrawn) London Metropolitan University's licence to sponsor students from outside the European Union.
View ArticleInformation for students at London Metropolitan University
We have published a page of guidance for international students who are studying at London Metropolitan University or who are planning to study there.
View ArticleChanges to applications from overstayers from 1 October 2012
In June 2012 we announced that from 1 October 2012 applications for further leave will be refused if you have overstayed your leave by more than 28 days at the point you made your application. The new...
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