Published by Admin on November 22nd, 2011 in Global Visas, UK immigration
The UK government’s advisors on UK immigration policy the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended an increase in minimum salary requirements to bring a spouse to the UK. If approved, the changes could cut the number of family visa applications by up to two-thirds.
MAC has recommended in their report released Wednesday, that those wishing to bring a spouse or child to live in the UK under the family migration route should have a minimum salary of between £18,600 and £25,700 before tax. It estimates that the lower figure would cut settlement through the family route by 45%. The higher figure would reduce family immigration by 63%.
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Published by Admin on November 16th, 2011 in Global Visas, South African Immigration, UK immigration
South Africans will now be able to have their last-minute UK visitor visa applications expedited under a new priority visa service offered by the UK Border Agency.
The UK Border Agency in South Africa announced last week, applicants will now be able to pay an additional fee to fast track their UK visitor visa application and have it processed ahead of other normal visa applications. UK immigration stated the service is available starting 14 November and only a limited number of priority visitor visas will be sold each day on a first come, first served basis.
The special priority visa service, which will cost about 53 GBP in addition to the UK visa application, is for UK visitor visa categories only.
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Published by Admin on November 11th, 2011 in Australian Immigration, Global Visas, Move to Australia, UK immigration
Skilled UK workers seeking Australian visas will be able to discuss their prospects at an event run by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) in London.
The Skills Australia Needs information sessions are to be hosted by the DIAC on 25 and 26 February next year.
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Published by Admin on November 10th, 2011 in Global Visas, UK immigration
The Philippine’s Department of Foreign Affairs reminds Filipino caregivers working in the UK about the new immigration rules that specifies a minimum hourly wage for caregivers seeking permanent residence.
According to the new policy, before settlement visas can be issued to foreign caregivers, they must be receiving an hourly wage of at least £7.02. Only those receiving this amount would be eligible to apply for an Indefinite Leave to Remain visas, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said.
The new policy applies to caregivers who started working in the UK after December 31, 2003.
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Published by Admin on November 3rd, 2011 in Global Visas, UK immigration
The UK Border Agency announced on Friday additional documentation requirements for Tier 2 visa applicants applying for indefinite leave to remain; Tier 2 applicants will now be required to furnish proof from their employers and sponsors that they are paid at a high salary under Tier 2 visa.
On 6 April 2011, the UK government amended the Immigration Rules to implement a salary requirement for permanent residence (properly known as settlement or indefinite leave to remain) applications made by work permit holders and Tier 2 visa migrants.
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Published by Admin on November 1st, 2011 in Global Visas, UK immigration
The Government’s plans to stop tens of thousands of migrants from settling in the UK are misguided, impractical and likely to damage the economy and society, a think-tank has said.
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) said the “radical policy shift” would essentially rule out settlement for all but the most wealthy economic migrants from outside the EU.
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Published by Mario on September 9th, 2011 in Canadian Immigration, UK immigration, US immigration
A new study has revealed the world’s greenest cities, ranked according to their dedication to clean energy and reducing polution and waste.
Any environmentally-conscious readers out there can read on to find out where they should be immigrating if they would like to make the world a cleaner place.
The survey focuses on North America and Europe, so it is especially important for our clients interested in Canada immigration, USA immigration, and immigration to anywhere in Europe. Read the rest of this entry »
Published by Mario on August 17th, 2011 in UK immigration
Scotland is the latest stakeholder to question the logic of the cuts to UK student visas.
A new report from Scottish MPs considers the impact of the cuts on the economy and education industry, concluding that maybe the changes aren’t such a good idea.
They are just one of many voices of opposition against the recent decision to slash UK visa numbers numbers by imposing tough restrictions on students and educational institutions.
Full details after the break.
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Published by Mario on July 21st, 2011 in UK immigration
Today the UK introduced to the world the new Exceptional Talent Visa.
The new UK visa – under Tier 1 of the points-based system – is designed to attract only the best and brightest experts to Britain.
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Published by Mario on July 13th, 2011 in UK immigration
Britain is proposing tight new restrictions on family- and marriage-based UK visas, similar to those already placed on work and student visas.
Today the government proposed a raft of changes designed to make it more difficult to qualify for a family or marriage visa.
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