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Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Creative and Sporting) visas
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The creative and sporting worker category is for people coming to the UK to work or perform as a sportsperson, entertainer or creative artist for...

 up to 12 months. Before you can apply under the creative and sporting worker category you must have: A sponsor; and A valid certificate of sponsorship.

Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visas for Media and Arts Professionals
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Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) is for people who are internationally recognised as world leaders or potential world-leading talent in the fields of science...

 and the arts, and who wish to work in the UK. Royal Society 150 Arts Council England 150 British Academy 100 Royal Academy of Engineering 100

Better working conditions and social rights for seasonal workers
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Non-EU seasonal workers would enjoy basic working and living conditions, such as a minimum wage and decent accommodation, under draft legislation endorsed by the European Civil Liberties Committee. These...

 rules would tackle exploitation, while preventing temporary stays from becoming permanent. The European Commission estimates that over 100,000 third-country seasonal workers come to the EU every year.

Annual Tier 2 limit announcement
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Rules have been laid in parliament confirming changes to Tier 2 of the points based system. Following the Migration Advisory Committee report in October 2011 to advise on the 2012-13 annual limit for Tier 2 and...

 associated policies, the government has announced that: The Tier 2 (General) limit will remain at its current level of 20,700 for the next 2 years until April 2014. The skill level required by migrants who...

New opportunities for Tier 1 (Post-study work) migrants
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On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.

 On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules.

Increased funds required for Tier 1 applications from 14 June 2012
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On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules. For applications received before 14 June 2012 For applications received on...

 or after 14 June 2012 Tier 1 applicants - entry clearance £2,800 £3,100 Tier 1 applicants - already in the UK £800 £900 Dependents of Tier 1 applicants who have been in the UK for less than 12...

Increased funds required for Tier 2 applications from 14 June 2012
By Richmond Chambers -

On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules. For applications received before 14 June 2012 For applications received...

 on or after 14 June 2012 Tier 2 applicants £800 £900 Dependents of Tier 2 applicants who have been in the UK for less than 12 months £1,600 £1,800 Dependents of Tier 2 applicants - all...

Changes to immigration rules
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A package of measures designed to drive forward radical reforms to the immigration system and ensure the UK attracts only the brightest and best migrants has been laid in Parliament. the closure of the post-study...

 work route, the introduction of a five-year time limit for study at bachelors and masters degree level, to ensure the student route serves its proper role as a means of temporary entry to the UK, not of...

Philipson (ILR - not PBS: evidence) India [2012] UKUT 39 (IAC)
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This case gives some hope to work permit holders who might otherwise be caught out by the Home Office's sudden introduction of a new requirement to be paid a certain salary in order to secure indefinite leave to remain.

 This case gives some hope to work permit holders who might otherwise be caught out by the Home Office's sudden introduction of a new requirement to be paid a certain salary in order to secure indefinite leave to remain.

MAC recommends no change to annual limit on skilled workers
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The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended the annual limit on skilled workers from outside of the European Economic Area should remain unchanged for the next financial year.

 The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended the annual limit on skilled workers from outside of the European Economic Area should remain unchanged for the next financial year.

Automatic settlement for skilled workers to end
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As part of the government's commitment to reviewing the immigration system, a consultation was launched last summer proposing reforms to employment-related settlement, Tier 5 and overseas domestic worker routes.

 As part of the government's commitment to reviewing the immigration system, a consultation was launched last summer proposing reforms to employment-related settlement, Tier 5 and overseas domestic worker routes.

IoD warns against student visa changes
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The Institute of Directors (IoD) has spoken out against the government's proposed changes to the student visa system.

 The Institute of Directors (IoD) has spoken out against the government's proposed changes to the student visa system.
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