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UK immigration law and procedure updatesThis 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 regimeThe 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 2009The 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 changesThe 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 administrationFaced 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 workersImmigration 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 firmsIn 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 barThe 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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