Talk Migration http://www.talk-migration.com Free Visa & Immigration Assessments | UK Immigration | Denmark Immigration | India Visas | OISC Regulated Consultants Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:44:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Tier 4 Student online application pilot http://www.talk-migration.com/tier-4-student-online-application-pilot/ http://www.talk-migration.com/tier-4-student-online-application-pilot/#comments Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:39:32 +0000 Fayyaz Chopdat http://www.talk-migration.com/?p=8550 On Friday 14 June 2013 the Home Office launched a pilot for its new online application form for Tier 4 students inside the UK. If your sponsor has been asked to take part in the pilot, you can apply for permission to stay in the UK using the new online form. If your sponsor has not been asked to take ...

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]]> http://www.talk-migration.com/tier-4-student-online-application-pilot/feed/ 0 Apply for your UK visa early http://www.talk-migration.com/apply-for-your-uk-visa-early/ http://www.talk-migration.com/apply-for-your-uk-visa-early/#comments Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:32:59 +0000 Fayyaz Chopdat http://www.talk-migration.com/?p=8547 It is currently the busy season for visa applications. If you are planning to travel to the UK, you should allow enough time for your UK visa application to be processed. The UK Border Agency (UKBA) and British Diplomatic posts aim to process 90% of non-settlement visa applications within 15 working days and 95% of settlement applications within 12 weeks. ...

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]]> http://www.talk-migration.com/apply-for-your-uk-visa-early/feed/ 0 UK spouse visa rules ‘causing anguish’ for families http://www.talk-migration.com/uk-spouse-visa-rules-causing-anguish-for-families/ http://www.talk-migration.com/uk-spouse-visa-rules-causing-anguish-for-families/#comments Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:55:46 +0000 Fayyaz Chopdat http://www.talk-migration.com/?p=8529 A group of MP’s and their peers have said that the new financials rules for migrants from outside the European Union looking to join their spouse, partner or fiancé in the UK are ‘causing anguish’ and tearing families apart. Since July 2012, they said, thousands of Britons and settled migrants have been unable to bring their spouses or partners from outside ...

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]]> http://www.talk-migration.com/uk-spouse-visa-rules-causing-anguish-for-families/feed/ 0 New UK immigration rules http://www.talk-migration.com/new-uk-immigration-rules/ http://www.talk-migration.com/new-uk-immigration-rules/#comments Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:49:04 +0000 Fayyaz Chopdat http://www.talk-migration.com/?p=8526 Today, Monday 10 June 2013, a number of minor changes to the Immigration Rules have been published which will come into force on 1 July 2013. They include: changes to the documents required for approved English language tests; clarification that ‘regulated financial institutions’ means those regulated to provide personal savings accounts or student loans; more legal courses are now exempt ...

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]]> http://www.talk-migration.com/new-uk-immigration-rules/feed/ 0 New statistics show net migration has decreased http://www.talk-migration.com/new-statistics-show-net-migration-has-decreased/ http://www.talk-migration.com/new-statistics-show-net-migration-has-decreased/#comments Thu, 23 May 2013 20:05:29 +0000 Fayyaz Chopdat http://www.talk-migration.com/?p=8373 Today (23 May), the Home Office published immigration statistics for the period January – March 2013. These provide the latest figures on those subject to immigration control, for the period up to the end of March 2013. The statistics demonstrate that immigration abuse is being tackled, while we continue to encourage the brightest and best migrants, who contribute to our ...

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]]> http://www.talk-migration.com/new-statistics-show-net-migration-has-decreased/feed/ 0 UK Border Agency’s transition to Home Office http://www.talk-migration.com/uk-border-agencys-transition-to-home-office/ http://www.talk-migration.com/uk-border-agencys-transition-to-home-office/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 11:07:15 +0000 Fayyaz Chopdat http://www.talk-migration.com/?p=8097 On 1 April 2013 the UK Border Agency was split into two separate units within the Home Office: a visa and immigration service and an immigration law enforcement division. By creating two entities instead of one, the Home Office will be able to create distinct cultures. First, a high-volume service that makes high-quality decisions about who comes here, with a ...

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]]> http://www.talk-migration.com/changes-to-knowledge-of-language-and-life-requirements/feed/ 0 Premium service appointment – Changes http://www.talk-migration.com/premium-service-appointment-changes/ http://www.talk-migration.com/premium-service-appointment-changes/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:10:27 +0000 Fayyaz Chopdat http://www.talk-migration.com/?p=7336 From 6 April 2013, when you book your premium appointment online you will need to then call the immigration enquiry bureau by 3pm on the next working day to pay an appointment fee of £100 per applicant in order to confirm your appointment. If you do not make payment within this timescale, your appointment will be cancelled. The £100 fee ...

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