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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 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...

New permanent residence requirements for UK Tier 2 visa applicants

19:02 01/11/2011
The UK Border Agency announced on Friday additional documentation requirements for Tier 2 visa applicants applying for indefinite leave to remain ; Tier 2 applicants will now be required to furnish...

UK Tier 2 Visas: Fewer shortage occupations from 14 November 2011

16:33 19/10/2011
There will be further changes to the UK shortage occupation list. This will make it more difficult for some people to work in the UK under the Tier 2 visa skilled immigration route. The UK Government...

UK Opposition Labour Party says their previous immigration policy was wrong

16:53 28/09/2011
The UK Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband has said that when the Labour Party was in power their immigration policy was wrong. Opposition leader Ed Miliband had the following to say: "We got it wrong in...

New Zealand citizens worried about possible UK permanent residence changes

12:02 20/09/2011
Kiwis living in the UK are worried that Britain may remove the right to apply for settlement ( permanent residence ) after living and working in the UK for five years. The UK Government recently...

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