New details released on Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa
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17:07 22/03/2011
The UK has released more information concerning the new 'Exceptional Talent' visa which will replace Tier 1 (General) of Britain's points based immigration system . The visa will be capped at 1,000...
Study: UK points based immigration system needs improvement
14:53 16/03/2011
A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) finds that the UK's points based system is not delivering its full "value for money potential". The study also found that, while adaptable, the system...
UK removes 8 occupations from Tier 2 visa skilled occupation list
9:20 16/03/2011
The UK government has announced that it will remove 8 occupations from Shortage Occupation List (SOL). If an occupation is on the shortage occupation list it is easier for an employer to employ a...
UK Worker Registration Scheme to end 30 April 2011
18:21 15/03/2011
On 30 April 2011, the transitional Worker Registration Scheme (WRS) for workers from the eight countries that joined the EU in 2004 will end. Currently, workers from these countries must register...
UK likely to axe more jobs from the Skilled Occupation List for Tier 2 Visa
10:32 15/03/2011
The Migration Advisory Committee set up by the previous UK Government in 2007 to advise on immigration issues has recommended that eight job titles be removed from the Shortage Occupation List (SOL...
UK Government clarifies upcoming immigration changes
12:46 22/02/2011
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has provided further details of the changes that will take place in April 2011 which include a permanent immigration cap on skilled immigration, a new exceptional talent...
