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Immigration


UK immigration law and procedure updates

This article will look at several developments within UK immigration law and procedures that have been implemented over the past two months. These include recommendations for changes to Tier 1 of the Points-Based System (PBS) ... Read more

Inward investment:entrepreneurs and investors in the UK immigration regime

The prevailing economic uncertainty has ignited significant debate in the media in respect of the desirability of bringing foreign nationals into the UK to participate in the UK labour market. Immigration remains at the forefront ... Read more

British citizenship and the new Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009

The Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (the 2009 Act) received Royal Assent on 21 July. The 2009 Act provides a new regime for foreign national workers applying for British citizenship in the UK.legislation: old ... Read more

UK immigration: recent and future changes

The Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 (BCI 2009) received royal assent on 22 July 2009, bringing new powers to customs and immigration officers.... Read more

Immigration reform and the Obama administration

Faced with the most serious financial downturn in the US since World War II, and in the midst of an epic struggle to enact sweeping reform of the country’s healthcare system, President Barack Obama could ... Read more

The legal minefield of employing foreign workers

Immigration has always been a topic that has generated a great deal of interest and debate due to the impact it has on the populace and on the economy as a whole. Recent examples of ... Read more

The points-based system: a guide for international law firms

In 2008, with a view to simplifying and streamlining the UK immigration visa classification, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) launched a new points-based system (PBS). The main idea behind the scheme was to encourage UK ... Read more

Raising the bar

The Home Secretary, Jacqui Smith, announced measures on 22 February 2009 to raise the bar for foreign workers wishing to enter the UK. She said that the new rules are a reflection of the current ... Read more

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