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New age requirement for partners of settled migrants in the UK
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17:41 16/12/2008
According to new rules which came into effect on 27 November 2008, the minimum age at which a spouse can join their migrant partner in the UK has been raised from 18 to 21 for both parties. The...
Woolas advocates a five-year 'probationary citizenship' for economic immigrants to UK
9:55 08/12/2008
Under new proposals put forwards by UK Immigration Minister Phil Woolas, economic immigrants in the UK will have to earn the right to a passport by serving a five-year 'probationary citizenship .' In...
UK employer sponsorship requirements under Tier 2 and Tier 5
19:51 27/11/2008
Employers are reminded that in order to offer employment to overseas skilled workers qualifying for entry to the UK under the provisions of Tier 2 or to temporary workers entering under Tier 5 they...
UK launches Tiers 2 and 5 of new points based system
17:45 27/11/2008
On 27 November 2008 the United Kingdom launched Tier 2 and Tier 5 of its "five-tier" points based immigration system. Tier 1, the entry route for highly skilled migrants was implemented earlier this...
New Laws to prevent forced marriages in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
16:56 27/11/2008
Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Under these new laws which are the first to specifically...
ID cards to be issued to foreigners in the UK
15:15 27/11/2008
On 25 November the UK Home Office started the process of issuing compulsory identity cards to foreigners living in Britain. In a move that signals the first significant phase of the Government's £4...
