KNOWLEDGE

CENTRE

Increased funds required for Tier 1 applications from 14 June 2012

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...

Increased funds required for Tier 2 applications from 14 June 2012

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...

Changes to immigration rules

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...

Philipson (ILR - not PBS: evidence) India [2012] UKUT 39 (IAC)

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

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

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

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

Changes affecting post-study work

In a recent statement of intent, the government has announced more details of its planned changes to Tier 1 (Post Study Work) of the points-based system.

Changes to English language tests

The UK Border Agency has made some amendments to the list of approved English language tests for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner...

MAC advises on determining right to settlement

Minimum annual pay is the best way to select which highly skilled migrant workers should be eligible for settlement, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended.

Reduction in jobs available to migrants

Specialist jobs that are no longer required in the UK will be removed from a government-approved list that helps to ensure the UK only accepts migrant workers that the country needs.

Revised Shortage Occupation List

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has advised that the Shortage Occupation List be revised to restrict migrants from outside the European Economic Area to a smaller proportion of occupations within the UK labour market.