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MAC recommended changes to the shortage occupation list
March 31The MAC has published its report making recommendations on the shortage occupational lists for the UK and for Scotland.
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Working restrictions under the new Tier 1 Scheme
March 24Following the recent acceptance of the Migration Advisory Committee (“MAC”) recommendations the UK immigration authorities will implement fundamental changes to the Tier 1 General Rules.
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Tier 1 General: processing times
March 23During the week commencing 22 March 2010, the UK Border Agency expects to be considering Tier 1 General applications that were received on or before 1 March 2010.
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Right of residence for non-EEA family member and documentation
March 22We are seeking further clarification from the EEA team at the Home Office in connection with the uphill struggle faced by many family members of EEA nationals who following a divorce seek to remain in the UK and retain their right of residence.
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Entry clearance applications' processing times
March 19To find out our most recent visa application processing times for the country from which you are applying, you should click on the following link http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/processingtimes
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Some countries are subject to mandatory TB testing
March 18Applicants for UK visas valid for longer than six months in certain countries now require a certificate to show that they are free from infectious pulmonary tuberculosis (TB).
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EEA Nationals and right of permanent residence
March 17If you have spent five years in the UK exercising EEA rights, there is be no need for you to apply for permanent residence with an EEA 3 form which might take up to 6 months
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Update on SAME DAY processing of TOC and NTL applications
March 12The Public Enquiry Office (PEO) in Croydon has relaxed the same day appointment policy exclusively for applicants who wish to transfer their Indefinite or Further Leave to Remain stamps to a new passport.
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Are migrants allowed to claim public funds?
March 10Migrants are categorically not allowed to claim public funds unless otherwise stated in the endorsement/visa to be found in their passports granting them leave to enter or remain in the UK.
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Potential delays for travelling passengers and applicants - Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 March 2010
March 08The UK Immigration authorities has warned that the travelling public could face potential disruption at UK ports owing to strike action by the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) on Monday 8 March and Tuesday 9 March.
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Tier 2 entry clearance form updated
March 05The Appendix 5 form for Tier 2 (Skilled Worker) entry clearance applications has been updated.
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Tier 2 technical change update
March 04The UK immigration policy team is currently debating whether it is viable to accept proposed amendments to the Tier 2 technical changes allowing for a change of role as long as it is within the same Code of Practice.
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UK visa application forms
March 02The application form for domestic workers FLR(BID) has been updated.
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Tier 1 General: processing times
March 01During the week commencing 1 March 2010, the UK immigration authorities expect to be considering Tier 1 Highly Skilled Worker applications that were received on or before 1 February 2010.
