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Police registration requirement for migrants
January 30It is essential to be aware that some foreign migrants who are living in the UK have to register with the police and obtain a Police Registration Certificate within one week from arrival in the UK.
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Useful tip on referees for nationality applications
January 29When preparing your nationality application, you will need two referees to sign your completed form before submission.
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Who can apply under section 6 (2) of the British Nationality Act?
January 28There is still some confusion which regards to who is eligible to apply as the dependant of a British Citizen or someone settled in the UK under section 6(2) of the 1981 British Nationality Act.
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Reminder of recent important case laws
January 27This is a reminder of two important but separate legal cases which can reply upon when preparing an application bundle.
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Important information about Identity Card for Foreign Nationals (ICFN)
January 26Failing to update an ICFN when required and so its of utmost importance might lead to a fine of £ 1000.
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Tier 1 General applications- faster service
January 25We have been advised that the UK Border Agency is currently dealing with Tier 1 General applications which were submitted by post on or before 29 December 2009.
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Long Residence: Same Day Service
January 24The same day service is no longer available for applications under the Long Residence category!
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What are the processing time for nationality applications?
January 22We have noticed that nationality applications recently submitted under section 6(1) and 6(2) of the 1981 British Nationality Act
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Do you still need to apply for a Schengen Visa once you have settled status in the UK?
January 21Once you have acquired permanent residence or settled status in the UK, you become free from immigration control. However, you will still need to apply for a Schengen visa when travelling to continental Europe. This is due to the fact that the United Kingdom is not yet part of the Schengen area.
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Tier 2/Work Permit Maintenance Letter
January 20The A-rated sponsors will be able to certify maintenance on behalf of Tier 2 applicants using the SMS.
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Tier 1 General - Maintenance
January 15We have been approached by many clients requesting clarification on the acceptable evidence of maintenance for the Tier 1 General application under the points-based system.
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Tier 2 (ICT) : Premium Postal Service is no longer available
January 12Following introduction of biometrics for applicants under the Tier 2 category of Points-Based System Premium Postal processing of ICT applications is suspended.
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Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfers: definition of the term ‘directly replacing’
January 11Migrants entering the United Kingdom under Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer must not be 'directly replacing' a settled worker and with the intention of Tier 2.
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UK Student Visa - changes of educational provider
January 10Students who applied for their last Tier 4 visa on or after 5th October and who wish to change their educational establishment will be required to submit a new charged Tier 4 application
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Are you planning to register your child as British?
January 08MN1 form used for the registration of children has been updated
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UK ancestry visa is still an option, but for how long?
January 07The introduction of the Points Based Schemes has led to the deletion of the Working Holiday Maker category which was replaced by the Tier 5 Youth Scheme
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Biometrics for Tier 2/Work Permit applicants
January 05As of 6 January 2010 foreign nationals applying to renew or switch to a Tier 2/ Work Permit visa will be required to enroll their biometric information (photograph and fingerprints) and will be issued with an identity card confirming their identity and the right to live and work in the UK.
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Long Residence: Same Day Processing Suspended
January 04Following Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 120 the UK Immigration Rules were amended on 1 January 2010.
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Tier 2/ Work Permit: Advertising Period Extended
January 04In order to protect the domestic labour force, from 14 December 2009 UK employers are required to advertise all vacancies for a minimum of 4 weeks before they can employ a foreign worker.
