http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news.asp UK Immigration News. News and Updates about UK Visas and Immigration. en-gb Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:14:25 GMT Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:14:25 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss EkaCMS v3 editor@migrationexpert.com webmaster@migrationexpert.com /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/278/PM_to_adopt_tough_approach_on_UK_immigration With a promise to cull migrant workers coming to the UK and stamp down on Students who come here with the sole intention to work illegally, the Prime Minister has given a major speech on UK Immigration for the first time Since February 2008. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:14:25 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/278/PM_to_adopt_tough_approach_on_UK_immigration /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/277/Tier_2_work_visa_shortage_occupation_lists_set_to_change The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has announced a change to the Tier 2 shortage occupation lists which will come in to effect later this year. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:06:06 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Nov/0/277/Tier_2_work_visa_shortage_occupation_lists_set_to_change /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Sep/0/276/Enhancement_of_Tier_2_eligibility_criteria The UK Border Agency ('UKBA') has announced a range of enhancements to their Tier 2 skilled worker or work permit scheme. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:19:57 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Sep/0/276/Enhancement_of_Tier_2_eligibility_criteria /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Sep/0/275/Migrant_Baby_boom_prompts_call_for_new_schools. A report released by a cross-party group on UK migration has suggested that up to 96,000 new school places would be required by 2013 to manage a migrant related baby boom. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:05:22 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Sep/0/275/Migrant_Baby_boom_prompts_call_for_new_schools. /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Sep/0/274/New_UK_Visa_route_for_Turkish_business_people The UK Border Agency ('UKBA') has announced a new visa route for Turkish nationals applying to establish a business in the UK under the European Community Association Agreement ('ECAA'). Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:25:06 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Sep/0/274/New_UK_Visa_route_for_Turkish_business_people /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Sep/0/273/Temporary_concessions_for_students_on_education_visits_or_exchanges The UK Border Agency ('UKBA') has agreed to a temporary concession or arrangement for students coming to the UK for student exchanges or visits. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:56:16 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Sep/0/273/Temporary_concessions_for_students_on_education_visits_or_exchanges /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Aug/0/272/International_fingerprint_exchange_confirmed The Home Office has confirmed that it has commenced sharing the fingerprint data of suspect migrants with countries outside the European region. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:05:53 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Aug/0/272/International_fingerprint_exchange_confirmed /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Aug/0/271/UK_visa_rules_hit_rugby_league_clubs The UK's Rugby Football League ('RFL') has voiced fears that further players could be deported from the UK in the wake of the Celtic Crusaders visa scandal. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 03:09:34 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Aug/0/271/UK_visa_rules_hit_rugby_league_clubs /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Aug/0/270/UK_Business_Calls_for_Pointsbased_immigration_system_reform Business leaders and immigration lawyers have accused the UK government of harming business with their Tier 2 Skilled Worker points-based immigration system (PBS) - the replacement for the former work permit scheme. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:02:36 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Aug/0/270/UK_Business_Calls_for_Pointsbased_immigration_system_reform /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Aug/0/269/Migrant_workers_still_crucial_to_recessionhit_UK UK employers are continuing to recruit overseas workers despite the global recession, recent research from the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) has shown. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:56:23 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Aug/0/269/Migrant_workers_still_crucial_to_recessionhit_UK /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Aug/0/268/Points_based_system_for_UK_citizenship Plans to introduce a points based eligibility system for UK citizenship were unveiled by the Government this week. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 05:09:57 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Aug/0/268/Points_based_system_for_UK_citizenship /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Jul/0/267/Failed_asylum_seekers_to_get_free_NHS_care Free NHS ('National Health Service') treatment will soon be available to thousands of failed asylum seekers in the UK due to a government change in access eligibility criteria. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:06:48 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Jul/0/267/Failed_asylum_seekers_to_get_free_NHS_care /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Jul/0/266/Borders,_Citizenship_&_Immigration_bill_to_be_enacted_soon The UK proposed new Borders, Citizenship & Immigration bill cleared its final stage in the House of Commons this week after receiving support from both major opposition parties. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 01:06:18 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Jul/0/266/Borders,_Citizenship_&_Immigration_bill_to_be_enacted_soon /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Jul/0/265/Irish_passport_plan_shelved The UK government has for the time-being abandoned plans requiring UK and Irish nationals to show passports when travelling between the two countries (Common Travel Area - CTA). There are currently no passport controls for nationals of either country travelling within the CTA. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:02:51 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Jul/0/265/Irish_passport_plan_shelved /UK/Visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Jul/0/264/New_UK_biometric_deal_signed A new 7 year contract has just been signed with IBM to provide key elements of the UK government's upgrade of UK biometric passports. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:34:40 GMT http://www.migrationexpert.com/uk/visa/uk_immigration_news/2009/Jul/0/264/New_UK_biometric_deal_signed