Settled migrants partner
19:07 17/12/2008
According to new rules which came into effect on 27 November 2008, the minimum age at which a spouse can join their migrant partner in the UK has been raised from 18 to 21 for both parties.
probationary citizenship
13:13 10/12/2008
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'.
New marriages Laws
18:21 03/12/2008
Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
ID cards for immigrants
15:43 03/12/2008
The UK Home Office has started the process of issuing compulsory identity cards to foreigners living in Britain.
Tiers 2 & 5 launched
15:16 03/12/2008
On 27 November 2008 the United Kingdom launched Tiers 2 and 5 of its "five-tier" points based immigration system.
