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Immigration


Immigration, politics and quotas

Due to the current economic climate, immigration has continued to generate a great deal of media interest in the need to bring foreign workers to the UK to participate in the UK labour market. At ... Read more

To comply or not to comply?

The introduction of the Points-Based System (PBS) in November 2008 was the biggest change to UK immigration law for 45 years. Since the introduction of the PBS, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has sought to ... Read more

Changes to the PBS

On 18 March 2010 the UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced changes to Tier 1 (General), Tier 2 (General) and Tier 2 (Intra-Company Transfer) of the points-based system (PBS). These changes came into effect on 6 ... Read more

Tier 4 student visas: tough new rules for foreign students

On 10 February 2010 the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Alan Johnson, announced that foreign students from outside Europe wishing to come and study in the UK would be required to meet stricter ... Read more

Biometrics

From 6 January 2010 all sponsored skilled workers are required to obtain an Identity Card for Foreign Nationals (ICFN) when they apply to extend their stay in the UK under Tier 2 of the points-based ... Read more

Changes to British citizenship following the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009

The Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act (BCIA) 2009 received Royal Assent last year. BCIA 2009 makes changes to border functions and several miscellaneous immigration matters. However, the most significant change it introduces affects how foreign ... Read more

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

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