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LATEST IMMIGRATION NEWS
UK IMMIGRATION NEWS
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| Work permit fee change | ||
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The UK Border Agency (UKBA) today announced that a £20 fee will be introduced from 29th June 2009 for the acceptance of technical changes of employment notifications for work permit holders. The new charge was introduced as part of the UKBA’s ongoing cost recovery measures. Friday, 26 June 2009 |
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| 2009 UK passport grants to reach 200,000 | ||
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Figures obtained from the UK Home Office predict that the number of UK passports granted in 2009 will reach 200,000 – breaking the previous record of 164,540 set in 2007. Friday, 26 June 2009 |
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| Immigrant amnesty worth 3 Billion Pounds | ||
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A report published by the London School of Economics (‘LSE’) has claimed that an immigration amnesty for the UK’s long term illegal migrants could net up to £3bn for the UK economy. There are currently an estimated 618,000 illegal migrants in the UK, of whom up to 442,000 reside in London. Thursday, 18 June 2009 |
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| Expanded facial recognition technology for UK airports | ||
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Trials of facial recognition technology currently underway at Manchester and Stansted airports is expected to be rolled out to 10 further UK airports by August 2009. Thursday, 18 June 2009 |
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| Chernobyl children return to UK | ||
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Belarusian children affected by the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster have resumed respite trips to the UK and other destinations following resolution of a diplomatic dispute with Belarus. Tuesday, 16 June 2009 |
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| UK considers joining Schengen visa system | ||
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The UK is considering reforming its existing visitor visa scheme in order to entice more Chinese and other visitors to its shores. Friday, 12 June 2009 |
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| Visa Application Concession for A-level Students | ||
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In welcome news for students intending on completing their secondary school education in the UK, the UK Border Agency ('UKBA') has agreed to extend their existing concessional arrangements for prospective A-level students, to include those completing other A-level equivalent courses, such as Higher Diplomas. Wednesday, 10 June 2009 |
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| UK Tier 4 Student Visa affecting private school enrolments | ||
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Stricter visa rules designed to stamp out sham colleges and qualifications are causing problems for legitimate private schools seeking foreign students according to the Independent Schools Council ('ISC'). Wednesday, 3 June 2009 |
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