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UK Tier 1 Post-study work visa update

10:41 21/11/2011
Graduates looking to apply for the UK Tier 1 Post Study Work visa will want to apply as soon as they are able to; this visa category will be abolished in April 2012. In March 2011, UK immigration...

Huge reduction in UK family based immigration proposed

16:52 20/11/2011
The UK government's advisors on UK immigration policy the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended an increase in minimum salary requirements to bring a spouse to the UK. If approved, the...

UK Immigration - Shortage occupation list changes now in effect for Tier 2 visas

18:37 16/11/2011
UK immigration's shortage occupation list changes for the Tier 2 immigration route is now in effect. The changes affect those applying for Tier 2 visas, making it more difficult for some workers to...

Irish emigration levels highest since nineteenth century

10:51 14/11/2011
As the one year anniversary of Ireland's 85 billion euro international rescue bailout approaches, Ireland continues to experience high unemployment rates and financial difficulties, with an estimated...

UK immigration to introduce "fast track" for Tier 2 visa sponsors

15:13 11/11/2011
The UK Border Agency is set to announce new policies to make it quicker for British employers to hire migrant workers under the Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa system by paying a substantial additional fee to...

UK Immigration border chief resigns over relaxed border allegations

16:41 10/11/2011
The UK government is facing strong criticism after it was revealed the UK Border Agency had been downgrading immigration and visa checks. Head of the Border Force, Brodie Clark, resigned over claims...

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