• Waiting time for Tier 1 postal applications
    September 30
    During the week commencing 27 September 2010, the UK Border Agency expects to be considering applications that were received on or before 14 September 2010. This timescale is only a guideline, and some cases may take longer to consider.
  • Waiting times for Tier 1 and Tier 2 by post
    September 30
    During the week commencing 27 September 2010, the UK Border Agency expects to be considering applications that were received on or before 14 September 2010. This timescale is only a guideline, and some cases may take longer to consider. The standard for applications made inside the UK under an employment route, of which Tier 2 (General) is a part, are decided within four weeks (75%).
  • Update on the Certificate of Approval Scheme.
    September 22
    In August 2010, the UK Border Agency published its intention to abolish the "certificate of approval" scheme.
  • Domestic worker – rights and wrongs.
    September 17
    It is often the case that domestic workers have been “part” of the expat family for several years before its decision to relocate to the UK.
  • UKBA’ s fee increases for immigration and nationality: apply now!!
    September 10
    The UK Border Agency has today announced proposals to increase immigration and nationality application fees for all those applying to visit, study, work or stay in the UK from autumn 2010.
  • Waiting time for Tier 1 postal applications
    September 02
    During the week commencing 30 August 2010, the UK Border Agency expects to be considering applications that were received on or before 12 August 2010. This timescale is only a guideline, and some cases may take longer to consider.