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Changes to Immigration Rules

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On 15 March a ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules. The changes will affect migrants under the Point Based Sytstem,…

MAC recommends no change to annual limit on skilled workers

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The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) have recommended the annual limit on skilled workers from outside of the European Economic Area should remain unchanged for the next financial…

UKBA: Automatic settlement for skilled workers to end

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Home Office announces a minimum pay threshold of £35,000 per annum for skilled workers in the Tier 2 (General) and Tier 2 (Sportsperson) routes who want to settle

UNHCR: A third of refugees in Poland may be homeless

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UNHCR funded study finds that a third of refugees granted asylum in Poland may be homeless and forced to sleep in shelters, empty buildings, train stations or even night buses

Changes to Tier 1 application requirements

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UKBA has revised the guidance notes for all Tier 1 categories, and made changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) application form for use by applicants who are already in the UK.

New Immigration Fees Proposed

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Immigration minister Damian Green has issued a written ministerial statement proposing an increase in visa fees, and an increase in UK-based visa application fees.