Tier 4 Student online application pilot
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 …
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Apply for your UK visa early
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 …
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UK spouse visa rules ‘causing anguish’ for families
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 …
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New UK immigration rules
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 …
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New statistics show net migration has decreased
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 …
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UK Border Agency’s transition to Home Office
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 …
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Tier 4 student visa interviews
From May 7, if you apply for a Tier 4 student visa you may have to sit a short interview when you attend the visa application centre to submit your application and biometric information. The interview will focus on your reasons for coming to the …
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Change to family visitor appeals
The Home Office is removing the full right of appeal for applicants refused leave to enter the UK as a family visitor. On 25 April 2013 Royal Assent was given to a clause in the Crime and Courts Bill, published on 10 May 2012, which …
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Changes to ‘knowledge of language and life’ requirements
From 28 October 2013, unless they are exempt, all applicants for settlement or naturalisation as a British citizen will need to meet the knowledge of language and life requirement by: passing the life in the UK test; and having a speaking and listening qualification in …
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Premium service appointment – Changes
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 …
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