Woolas advocates a five-year 'probationary citizenship' for economic immigrants to UK
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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...
Tier 2 maintenance requirements for skilled migrants clarified by UK Border Agency
12:52 27/11/2008
From 27 November skilled workers wishing to enter the UK should apply under Tier 2 of the new five-tier points based system rather than the old work permit scheme which it has now replaced. Migrants...
UK immigration declines as EU migrants stay at home
17:22 21/11/2008
In 2007 there was a significant annual decrease in the number of people immigrating into the United Kingdom . According to figures released by the Office for National Statistics, last year saw some...
Spotlight: The European Union Blue Card
15:24 21/11/2008
• Media Center » Video Immigration News The idea for an EU-wide policy on skilled immigration was first introduced in 1999 but was put on ice in the aftermath of the Twin Towers terrorist attacks of...
