New IMPORTANT changes to UK Immigration Rules
Dec 16, 2009
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 which will come into force on 22 February 2010.
Some of the most significant changes will include:
- Same day processing (PEO appointments) will no longer be available for those applying for leave to remain or settlement on the basis of Long Residence;
- Child visitor rules will be amended to allow overseas students to come to the UK for exchange visits to state maintained and other schools;
- Tier 4 migrants will require an electronic confirmation of acceptance for studies in order to be able to score points for attributes in their applications to come to the UK;
- In-country switching into the Tier 5 Temporary Workers category will be permitted for those workers who were admitted under the previous rules for overseas government employees.
The Statement of Changes will be incorporated into a consolidated version of the Immigration Rules.
For further details on how those changes could effect you and your your specific circumstances please contact us on 0203 384 3075.
If you have an enquiry relating to your immigration status or you ability to work in the UK, we can assist you in your application. Please contact us or book an appointment.
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