A Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules was published in September 2009. The changes published under HC7701 will be effective from 1 October 2009.

Recommendations to change Tier 2 visa rules to reduce the number of non-EU workers coming to the UK each year by 10% have been put forward by the Migration Advisory Committee.

New UK visa restrictions for Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the points based system were outlined by the UK Border Agency today.

The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 will enable courts to deter forced marriages, allowing courts to order individuals to either change their ways, or face a jail sentence.

Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, has accused the Immigration minister of resorting to making populist comments, in Phil Woolas’ condemnation of the profession of UK Immigration Lawyers.

Employers will need to register with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) and obtain a license if they wish to provide employment to overseas workers.

Tier 1 of the Points Based System (PBS) will come into effect at the end of June 2008 for applicants from all over the world.

The UK Border Agency has included a new rule, relaxing re-entry bans.

Tier 1 General visa applicants relying on professional qualifications that were issued overseas will no longer have their qualifications assessed by NARIC.

The Statement of Intent for Tier 2 of the Points Based System has been released by the UK Border Agency. Tier 2 is aimed at employers who wish to recruit skilled migrants in the UK.
Due to replace the UK Work Permit scheme in 2008, Tier 2 will allow UK employers to recuit foreign nationals when [...]