Changes to the Immigration Rules will be coming into effect on 6 April 2012. Some of the changes to Tier 2 will affect those who were granted leave after 6 April 2011. The changes include those mentioned below.
We are authorised by the UK Border Agency to book and accompany applicants to the Public Enquiries Office to have their application considered on the same day!
There are proposed changes that will mean skilled migrant workers coming to the UK under Tier 2 of the points-based system will no longer be able to settle in the UK simply
based on the amount of time they have spent in the UK.
Reports have been made following an announcement by Theresa May, Home Secretary, that security lapses enabled approximately half a million immigrants into the UK without checks over the last 4 years.
It has been announced the UKBA will shortly enforce new rules to cut abuse of the student visa route and ensure that only the brightest and the best students can stay and work in the UK.
With only 6 months to go until the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the UK Border Agency is urging people who want to come to the UK as participants or spectators to plan ahead and begin making travel arrangements! Are you looking to come to the UK to be part of one of the most historic events ever?
Please note that this route will close in April 2012. You should plan to apply before 1 April 2012 to avert any problems.
The UK Border Agency has issued new guidance following the judgement in the case of Quila and Bibi v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] UKSC 45.
This case challenged the requirement under the Immigration Rules for foreign spouses and their sponsors in the UK to meet a minimum age of 21 before the foreign spouse could be granted a visa to enter or remain as a spouse or partner. Continue reading
