There are a number of important Immigration rule changes occurring from the 6th April 2015, which affects the majority of migrants on visas already in the UK and those planning to apply for a visa for the UK.
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Large numbers of Tier 2 visa holders could be forced to leave the UK
The UK authorities have proclaimed a clampdown on fake Tier-2 visa sponsorships, which may result in up to 2,500 migrants forced to leave the country.
Changes to the UK Immigration Rules for Tier 2 Sponsors
Recent changes to the Tier 2 which became effective in November 2014 have placed new Sponsor Licence applications and Tier 2 applications under scrutiny by the Home Office. The main change in regards to Tier 2 is the introduction of a ‘genuineness’ test.
Tier 1 (General) Category will be Closed from 6th April 2015
You can’t apply for a Tier 1 (General) category visa if you’re outside the UK, and you normally can’t switch to it from other immigration categories. From 6 April 2015 it will be closed to applicants who want to extend their visa.
Changes for Tier 1 (Investor) visa
There have been some key changes to the Tier 1 (Investor) visa from 06th November 2014:
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Changes
The Home Office introduces new restrictions on the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa route.
Tier 2 maintenance fee changes
From 1st of July this year maintenance fees for Tier 2 applicants have been raised up to £945.
October 2013 Immigration Update
What changes have come into effect as of 28th October 2013? From 28 October 2013, unless you are exempt, all applicants for settlement or naturalisation as a British citizen will need to meet the knowledge of language and life (KOLL) requirement by: Passing the life in the UK test; and Having a speaking and listening […]