UK immigration staff expected to strike on 10 May
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14:53 07/05/2012
UK immigration staff are planning to stage a one-day strike in a dispute over public sector pensions. The strike, set for 10 May is expected to cause even further disruption and result in delays at...
UK visa system computer failure causes delays
19:27 04/05/2012
On 3 May, the UK Border Agency's main UK visa processing system crashed, forcing hundreds of people to be turned away. Applicants were already queueing at the UKBA's public inquiry office in Croydon...
UK immigration staff told not to apologise for border delays
11:39 01/05/2012
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has told UK border staff at London's Heathrow Airport to stop apologising for UK immigration delays. UK immigration staff had been handing out leaflets to passengers...
UK universities suggest ways to monitor Tier 4 visa student attendance
11:33 27/04/2012
A UK vice-chancellor has warned that UK universities may be compelled to use swipe cards that monitor foreign student attendance to comply with tough new UK immigration rules. Quintin McKellar, vice-...
UK visa application changes for Philippines, S Korea, and Uruguay
19:02 25/04/2012
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced that from 1 May 2012 they will introduce a priority visa service in the Philippines and South Korea. The priority visa service will be available to applicants...
The 2012 London Olympics - Apply now for your UK visitor visa!
18:34 23/04/2012
With only three more months to go until the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are encouraging anyone who wishes to come to the UK to see the Games to make sure they have applied for their...
