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UK becoming a favourite destination for professionals
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A recent report has found that the UK is viewed by professionals as one of the most attractive countries in the world to relocate to, second only to the United States. The Global Professionals on the Move 2013...

 study, which was carried out on behalf of global recruitment firm Hydrogen, also found that the UK is particularly popular as a destination for foreign technology workers. In addition, the UK came second in...

Improving workers' rights to free movement
By Richmond Chambers -

The European Commission has proposed measures to ensure the better application of EU law on people’s right to work in another Member State and so make it easier for people to exercise their rights in practice. According...

 to the EC, there is currently a persistent problem with public and private employers’ lack of awareness of EU rules, regardless of whether the national legislation is compliant or...

Immigration detention casework comes under fire
By Richmond Chambers -

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has received some criticism for its handling of immigration detention casework, with a recently published report calling for improvements to the process to ensure that people are not...

 detained for any longer than necessary. Immigration detention inspection John Vine, Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) and Nick Hardwick, Chief Inspector of Prisons, published the report...

Changes in citizenship applications
By Richmond Chambers -

From 13th December 2012 changes were made to the Nationality Instructions that affect anyone applying for citizenship on or after that date. The main changes deal with criminality and how it is assessed in terms...

 of the good character requirement in citizenship applications. The UKBA has provided a summary of some of the main amendments: Applications made on or after 13th December 2012 which feature a criminal...

Net migration in 2013
By Richmond Chambers -

Net migration will fall to around 140,000 this year, according to new statistical analysis from the think tank IPPR. This follows a fall of over 25% in the year to March 2012, but analysis suggests that net migration...

 will begin to rise again in 2014, although final figures for that year will not be available until after the 2015 General Election. According to the IPPR, official figures released in 2013 are likely...

Changes to the Immigration Rules
By Richmond Chambers -

A number of changes to the Immigration Rules came into effect on 13th December 2012. These changes affect non-European Economic Area nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK. The changes include: Non substantive...

 changes to all points-based system tiers. Establishing a more robust and clear criminality framework against which immigration applications will be assessed. Amendments to clarify the absences from...

Inspection report on Tier 4 (Student) system
By Richmond Chambers -

A recent inspection by the Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has found that the quality of the decisions made by the UK Border Agency for Tier 4 applications was good, but improvements were needed...

 in the way the Agency licensed and managed Tier 4 sponsors. A Tier 4 visa can be issued overseas for new entrants into the UK or existing migrant students can apply for an extension to their leave while in the...

The human rights of unaccompanied migrant children
By Richmond Chambers -

The Joint Committee on Human Rights has launched an inquiry into the human rights of unaccompanied migrant children and young people in the UK, with a particular focus on those who are seeking asylum or have been...

 the victims of trafficking. The Committee seeks evidence on any aspect of this topic, but in particular in relation to the questions set out below: Is the treatment of unaccompanied migrant children and...

Service launched for universities sponsoring foreign students
By Richmond Chambers -

A new pilot scheme offering universities a range of specialist immigration services has been launched, recognising the importance of universities within the higher education sector. Following feedback from the sector,...

 universities will now have a dedicated point of contact within the UK Border Agency as well as access to expert advice and information. The scheme has been tailored for universities, and the UK Border...

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