The UK government has announced much stricter requirements for non–European Economic Area (EEA) students, which include; the closure of Post-Study Work visa (to be announced) revised entry requirements restricted access to employment The above changes will be introduced following a comprehensive review of the Tier 4 scheme. These actions are intended to combat abuse of […]
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Restructuring of Tier 4 Student Visas
The UK government has announced much stricter requirements for non–European Economic Area (EEA) students, which include; the closure of Post-Study Work visa (to be announced) revised entry requirements restricted access to employment The above changes will be introduced following a comprehensive review of the Tier 4 scheme. These actions are intended to combat abuse of […]
New Tier 1 Entrepreneur Requirements
Migrants applying for Tier 1 Entrepreneur will continue to qualify with an investment of £200,000 in the UK. There will now also be the opportunity for highly regarded new businesses to enter the UK with just £50,000 financial backing. Tier 1 Entrepreneurs have the possibility to become settled much quicker by either; creating 10 new […]
New Tier 1 Investor Requirements
The UK government has introduced changes to the Tier 1 Investor route for foreign nationals. Designed to encourage investment in the UK Economy and create jobs, Tier 1 Investors will now have the opportunity to settle much quicker than before. This will depend on the level of investment made. The immigration rules currently state that […]
New Tier 1 Exceptional Talent route
There is a new scheme for Tier 1 Exceptional Talent which will be introduced in April 2011. This route is designed for internationally regarded migrants in Arts, Science and Humanities to work and eventually settle in the UK. There will be a limit of 1,000 visas available per year. This category does not require an […]
UK Border Agency to Remove 8 Jobs from the Shortage Occupation List
The UK government has proposed that 8 jobs from the points-based Shortage Occupation list will be removed in the near future. The purpose of this is to reduce overall migrant employment and create jobs for British Citizens. The list currently under review and changes are expected in the coming months. The number of Tier 2 […]
Proposed Increase in Skills for Shortage Occupation List
The Tier 2 Shortage Occupations List has been under scrutiny by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). With guidance from the MAC, the government plans to reduce the Shortage Occupation List to ensure all occupations are graduate level or above. The migrant does not have to hold a qualification. However the post in question must be […]
UK Border Agency Fees to Increase
The cost of making an application to the UK Border Agency or via a UK Embassy overseas is set to increase, following the government’s recent announcement. The proposed fees, subject to Parliamentary scrutiny, will take effect from 06/04/2011. This will affect those coming to work, visit, study and settle in the UK.
