In June 2010 the government announced plans to introduce compulsory English language tests for all non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner. Today we have announced that these plans will be implemented from 29 November 2010.
The UK Border Agency has issued new policy guidance following the judgments in the cases of Secretary of State for the Home Department v Pankina [2010] EWCA Civ 719.
If you have been refused permission to enter or stay in the UK solely because you failed to meet the maintenance (funds) requirement of your points-based system application, you may wish to request a review of your case.
The UK Border Agency is making a series of important changes to the student tier (Tier 4) of the points-based system.
On 12 August 2010 the UK Border Agency will implement secure English language tests for students under Tier 4 (General) of the points-based system.
From 19 July 2010, there are two important changes for migrants making initial applications under Tier 1 (General) of the points-based system.
Between 19 July and 30 July 2010, the UK Border Agency's sponsor licensing and management units are prioritising work to implement the government's new policy on an interim immigration limit.
The UK Border Agency has published guidance for the interim limit on Tier 2 (General), which comes into effect today.
From 1 September 2010, we will introduce a fee of £100 to reconsider applications for naturalisation and British citizenship that have been refused.
Immigration minister Damian Green has laid before Parliament changes to the Immigration Rules which will give effect to the government's interim limit on economic migrants from outside the European Union
If you are a refugee or you were granted humanitarian protection for five years limited leave to remain (LTR) in August 2005, that leave is due to expire in August 2010.
An amended version of the Tier 4 policy guidance was published today.
We have published an addendum to our guidance for Tier 4 students. The addendum affects students who have International Baccalaureate qualifications awarded on 5 July 2010, and those who are using a loan letter to support their application.
An obsolete fees leaflet relating to fees for applications for British citizenship was published on this website between Wednesday 30 June and Friday 2 July
The MAC has today launched a consultation on the annual limit of the number of non-EU migrants admitted to work in the UK through Tiers 1 and 2 of the points based system.
Judgment was given by the Court of Appeal in the case of AP (Russia) and others on 23 June.
From 19 July 2010, the government is introducing a limit on applications under Tier 2 (General) of the points-based system.
The number of workers entering the UK from outside Europe will be controlled by a new limit, the Home Secretary announced today.
The UK Border Agency has been informed that Refugee and Migrant Justice have entered administration due to financial difficulties.
From autumn 2010, you will need to show that you can speak and understand English if you want to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled here.
Compulsory English language tests are to be introduced for non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry their settled partner.
The government plans for identity cards for British citizens to be scrapped within 100 days, it was announced today.