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Jan 5, 2010
UK Domestic Worker Visa: Myths or Facts?
This article sheds some light on the most common myths surrounding the domestic worker category. When it comes to apply for an extension under the domestic worker's category or for a change of employment, we have noticed that many employers and their domestic workers are somewhat baffled by the procedure. Read more >>
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Dec 30, 2009
The maintenance requirement - further clarification
We wish to bring our readers' attention to the importance of being able to meet the maintenance requirement since we are often instructed to advise on difficult cases where an applicant has either misunderstood or was unable to satisfy Appendix C of the Immigration Rules. Read more >>
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Dec 28, 2009
Changes to the rules on foreign students
The UK Border Agency announced new changes to the rules on foreign students under the age of 18 who come to the UK on exchanges and educational visits. Read more >>
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Dec 27, 2009
Supreme Court has determined that 3rd party support is permissible when joining relatives in the UK
In five conjoined appeals, the court was required to determine whether for the purposes of the Immigration Rules a person seeking entry into the United Kingdom could rely upon third party financial support to establish that they could maintain themselves without recourse to public funds. Read more >>
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Dec 22, 2009
Interpretation on "dependency" for extended family members of EEA nationals is now relaxed
In the recent determination of OQ (India) & Anor v Entry Clearance Officer (2009) the Court found that the Tribunal's interpretation of the ECJ's decision in Jia had been incorrect. Read more >>
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Dec 16, 2009
New IMPORTANT changes to UK Immigration Rules
The UK Border Agency has recently published a Statement of Changes in the Immigration Rules. The amendments will be effective from the 1st January 2010 with the exception of the changes to the Tier 4 Scheme. Read more >>
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Dec 10, 2009
Identity Cards for Tier 2/Work Permit holders
Following Parliament’s approval from 6 January 2010, skilled foreign workers applying under Tier 2 Skilled Worker category of the points-based system (PBS) will be issued with identity cards. Read more >>
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Dec 4, 2009
Proposed changes to the Tier 1 category of the points-based system (PBS)
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published today a report following the Home Secretary request for assessment of Tier 1 of the points-based system (PBS) in light of the changing economic circumstances. Read more >>
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