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Immigration to the United Kingdom

More English language tests approved for UK Tier 1 and Tier 2 Visas

14:24 15/10/2009
On 12 October the Scottish Qualifications Authority English language tests were added to the lists of approved English language tests, for Tier 1 and Tier 2 visa applications. This is welcome news as...

UK speeds up issuing of national identity cards

13:04 28/09/2009
The UK Border Agency announced that it will start issuing national identity cards after the new year to Tier 2 skilled migrants, three months ahead of schedule. Theissuing of cards will also be...

UK Border Agency asks for comments on UK Visa Charges

16:57 10/09/2009
The UK Border Agency announced on 9 September that they have launched a public consultation on the fees it charges for its immigration and visa services. UKBA would like comments on the fees for the...

New Requirements for UK Tier 2 Visas

19:55 08/09/2009
The UK Government has announced that from next year there will be tougher requirements to come under Tier 2 of the points based system . This follows recent recommendations by the Migration Advisory...

UK Immigration and asylum Latest Statistics

12:07 28/08/2009
Annual immigration statistics for 2008 and quarterly immigration figures for April to June 2009 were published by the Home Office today; This covers immigration from Eastern Europe, asylum...

UK - Age limit lowered for entry of spouses and partners of points-based system applicants

10:34 28/08/2009
On 21 August 2009 the UK Border Agency confirmed what the age requirements are for husbands, wives and civil partners under the points-based system (PBS). For entry to the UK both the husband, wife...

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