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Immigration rule change to benefit technology experts

For too long the Immigration Rules have dragged behind the times when it comes to the digital industry, but with an announcement in the Autumn Statement late last week, it looks like things may be beginning to change.

New visa free scheme for Gulf

Following changes made to the visa system for visitors from China and India earlier this year, the government has now announced that it plans to change the visa system for visitors from some of the Gulf states. With...

Net migration increases

New statistics, released at the end of November by the Office for National Statistics, show that net migration (the difference between immigration and emigration) to the UK rose to 182,000 at the end of June 2013,...

Zoumbas v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2013] UKSC 74 - a case summary

Immigration has recently been a hot topic in the UK Supreme Court, with two decisions being handed down within a week of each other – first Patel & Ors v Secretary of State...

UK immigration policy could deter many students

An interesting new poll commissioned by think tank IPPR suggests that not being able to stay and work after completing studies in the UK is becoming a real issue for overseas students. The poll by Ipsos MORI questioned...

The right of residence in the UK for European Citizens

Citizens of the European Union Member States have the right of free movement within the European Union. As a consequence, other than the requirement to produce a valid passport or national identity card, there...

Migrant workers still relied on for skilled engineering jobs

In an interesting report published earlier this month it was revealed that the UK based skilled engineering firms are becoming increasingly reliant on foreign workers to fill vacant positions, according to...

Skilled migration boosts the economy

Immigration and migrants have received a lot of criticism recently, and are often portrayed in the media as a drain on society. However, a recent study has shown that this is far from the truth, and that migrant...

Business travellers to receive new premium visa services

In a further move to attract business highfliers to work and invest in the UK, the Government has announced that it intends to improve upon the current visa system. The plans include the launch of the GREAT club,...

Amendments to Immigration Rules for members of HM Forces - new Appendix AF

With effect from 1 December 2013, the Immigration Rules will be amended for applications made by members of HM Forces and their family members. The statement of changes in Immigration Rules HC803 will introduce...

Evidential flexibility under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules

Appendix FM-SE sets out very specific requirements for supporting documentary evidence which must be provided with the application. The Rules state that only evidence that has been submitted with the application...

Making the EU more attractive to foreign students and researchers

The European Parliament’s Civil Liberties Committee has proposed a number of amendments to rules drafted by the European Commission that aim to provide better working and living conditions for non-EU students,...