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New immigration opportunities for MBA graduates and elite global graduate entrepreneurs

In its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, presented to Parliament on 14 March 2013, the UK Home Office has announced new opportunities for MBA graduates and elite global graduate entrepreneurs...

Changes to the shortage occupation list

The number of specialist UK jobs that need to be filled by workers from outside the European Economic Area is falling, according to a recent report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). Migration Advisory...

Changes to the points based system

The UK Border Agency has published a statement of intent to help employers prepare for changes to the points-based system. The statement announces changes to the codes of practice for skilled migrant...

Chinese visitors continue to choose the UK

Quarterly immigration statistics have shown that the UK is continuing to attract visitors from China.

Granted leave to enter or remain as a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrant? What should I do now?

If you have recently been granted a UK Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa, then you need to be aware of the requirements that you will need to meet for an extension of stay in the UK in the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category...

UK to become more ethnically diverse

Immigration is a subject that has frequently been debated in Parliament and the UK media, and many research studies have been commissioned to investigate the scale and impact of immigration across the country. Despite...

New visa system for Indian travellers

A new visa system will make it quicker and simpler for frequent Indian travellers to make the most of opportunities to visit or do business in the UK.

Good character requirement in British citizenship applications

From 13 December 2012 changes were introduced to the good character requirement in relation to applications for British citizenship. Applications made on or after 13 December 2012 which feature a criminal conviction...

Criticism of the Dublin Regulation

On the 18th November 2013, the Dublin Regulation, which identifies which European State is responsible for deciding on an asylum application, celebrated its 10th anniversary. A comparative study on how...

Employing Creative (Temporary) Workers under Tier 5 of the Points-Based System

We might not think of professionals who perform in theatre, television and film as “creative workers” but this is how they are classified under the UK Border Agency’s (UKBA) Points Based System. ...

Immigration options for spouses, civil partners, unmarried or same-sex partners of members of HM Armed Forces

The Immigration Rules contain specific provisions for dependents of members of HM Armed Forces, including spouses, civil partners, unmarried or same-sex partners, to make applications for entry clearance,...

Gay asylum seekers need greater legal protection

There has been a call for greater protections for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) asylum seekers who, after facing extreme stigmatisation, isolation and physical and mental harm in their countries...