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UK Tier 1 Highly skilled Visas to be abolished – Apart from the lucky few
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19:46 23/11/2010
Today's announcement by UK Home Secretary Theresa May means that the Tier 1 (General) visa previously known as the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme will in effect be abolished. The new UK 'highly...
UK announces permanent skilled immigration cap: Tier 1 for the select few and an overall reduction in immigration
11:04 23/11/2010
The UK Government has announced a permanent cap of 21,700 on skilled immigration to take effect in April of 2011. Moreover, Tier 1 will be restricted to entrepreneurs , investors and 'exceptionally...
Migration Advisory Committee recommends reducing UK immigration by up to 25 percent
11:57 21/11/2010
On 18 November 2010, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), a body set up to advise the UK Government on UK immigration including the UK's points based system , recommended that the UK Government...
Scottish Government criticises UK immigration policies
16:23 18/11/2010
Scotland which is part of the UK is claiming that tougher UK immigration controls will be detrimental to its economy and will hinder its ability to attract overseas students . Culture Minister Fiona...
UK Visa Fees to increase on 22 November 2010
12:36 17/11/2010
This is a reminder that UK visa fees are due to go up on 22 November 2010. Even if the visa fee increase is delayed again it seems likely that visa fees will go up very soon. Certain UK visa fees for...
UK will relax immigration cap to help businesses
16:28 15/11/2010
According to the Daily Telegraph, UK Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to significantly increase the number of non-EU immigrant skilled workers allowed to enter the United Kingdom each month...
