Government has announced that Croatia is set to join the European Union on 1 July 2013. UKBA has published a statement of intent setting out the transitional restrictions which it expects to apply to Croatian nationals working in the UK after 1 July 2013.
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Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) Guidance – 10 September 2012
UKBA has revised the Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) guidance.
UKBA announce Changes to the Immigration Rules
A number of changes to the Immigration Rules have been laid in Parliament which will take effect in September and October 2012.
Changes to Applications for Overstayers – 1 October 2012
As of 1 October 2012, overstaying in the UK for more than 28 days will result in an automatic refusal for any further leave.
UKBA Withdraw London Metropolitan University Sponsor Licence
UKBA has withdrawn the London Metropolitan University’s licence to sponsor students from outside the European Union, following compliance issues highlighted during a post-licence audit.
Changes to the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2006
Changes have been made to the Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2006. These changes include: new rights of residence; restrictions on free movement rights; amendments to reflect current operational practice; amendments to implement agreements reached with the European Commission or stakeholders in relation to the UK’s implementation of Directive 2004/38/EC; the extension of refusal powers based on […]
Interviews to be Introduced for Students
In order to cut down abuse of the immigration system, the government will introduce new interviews for high-risk student applicants.
Changes to Family Visit Visa Appeals
New regulations have been introduced to limit the right of appeal for family visitors.
