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Home Secretary announces UK Border Agency will be split in two

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Date of publication

20 February 2012

Summary

In the wake of the Vine Report, Theresa May announces split of UKBA, with immigration policy work to be separated from operational duties

Biometric residence permits are being introduced for more immigration categories

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Date of publication

14 February 2012

Summary

From Wednesday 29 February, all applicants in the UK will need to obtain a biometric residence permit if they are applying to stay here for more than 6 months.

New student rules to welcome the brightest and best while tackling abuse

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Date of publication

13 February 2012

Summary

New rules will come into force within weeks to cut abuse of the student visa route and ensure that only the brightest and the best students can stay and work in the UK, Immigration…

Changes to Tier 1 application requirements

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Date of publication

13 February 2012

Summary

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.

Illegal working: publishing details of employers who don’t comply

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Date of publication

10 February 2012

Summary

From today, the UK Border Agency will publish quarterly reports detailing the penalties given to people or organisations who employ illegal workers.

New Immigration Fees Proposed

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Date of publication

10 February 2012

Summary

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.

CentreForum: "Tier 4 tears" as student visa controls are "destroying" the private HE sector

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Date of publication

08 February 2012

Summary

The CentreForum think tank says enrolment numbers are estimated to have dropped by around 70 percent

Immigration Minister calls for 'principle of selectivity' in immigration policy

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Date of publication

03 February 2012

Summary

Damian Green calls for long-term immigration policy to ensure "that the right people are coming here"

ECtHR: First-time asylum seeker was not given effective remedy under fast-track procedure for examination of his case

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Date of publication

02 February 2012

Summary

European Court of Human Rights finds France's fast-track asylum procedure a violation of Article 13

Cameron makes case for human rights Court reform

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Date of publication

26 January 2012

Summary

Full text of David Cameron's speech on the European Court of Human Rights

ECtHR publishes new 'Practical Guide on Admissibility Criteria'

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Date of publication

24 January 2012

Summary

European Court of Human Rights has published an updated guide for lawyers who wish to bring a case before the Court

English language tests for applications under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system

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Date of publication

24 January 2012

Summary

The UKBA has amended the list of approved English language tests for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner applications.

UNHCR: Record number of African refugees and migrants cross the Gulf of Aden in 2011

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Date of publication

20 January 2012

Summary

UNHCR reports a a record 103,000 refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from the Horn of Africa made the perilous journey to Yemen in 2011

Tier 2 and 5 applications will move online from 14 February 2012

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Date of publication

19 January 2012

Summary

Changes to the Immigration Rules have today been laid before Parliament that will enable applicants applying under Tier 2 and 5 and their dependants who are in the UK to apply online…

European Court of Human Rights blocks Abu Qatada deportation to Jordan

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Date of publication

17 January 2012

Summary

ECtHR rules that the deportation of Abu Qatada from the UK to Jordan would be a violation of Article 6 (right to a fair trial)