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UK - Home Office processing times as of Oct. 27

19:30 01/11/2004
A work permit application in the UK could take up to 24 weeks at the moment. Depending on what sort of work permit is applied for the waiting time could be reduced to three weeks. Employers seeking...

UK – New scheme for non-EEA graduates

17:37 01/11/2004
On October 25, the UK launched its Science and Engineering Graduate Scheme (SEGS), allowing non-EEA nationals who have graduated from UK higher or further education institutions to remain in the UK...

UK - New Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Application Form

14:14 29/10/2004
As of Nov.1, 2004, people applying for a visa under the Highly Skilled Migrant Program (HSMP) , will have to fill out a new application form. Applications made using the old form will not be accepted...

UK – Work permit applicants asked to wait longer

11:48 19/10/2004
Work Permit UK is currently trying to allocate resources to improve their service standards and urges applicants to allow for extended waiting periods depending on the application. If you intend to...

Changes to passport requirements for entry to the US

15:41 12/10/2004
Starting Oct. 26 this year, each person wishing to visit the United States must have either a Machine Readable Passport (MRP) and a visa waiver form or a valid visa issued by U.S. authorities before...

Gurkhas to Get UK Citizenship

18:52 01/10/2004
Gurkha soldiers from Nepal have won their legal battle that will allow some of them to obtain British citizenship. In this latest decision, those who served in the British army after July 1, 1997,...

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