Elgin restaurant closed after illegal workers found
An Elgin restaurant had to close for the night and now faces a large fine after all 5 staff inside were found to be working illegally.
View ArticleGetting tough on NHS debtors
Tough action to tackle health tourism was promised today, following the publication of 2 consultation reports on charging overseas visitors for NHS hospital care.
View ArticleGovernment outlines overhaul of student visas
Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work entitlements and the closure of the post-study work route are among the changes to the student visa system announced today by Home Secretary Theresa May.
View ArticleDetails of changes to student visas
A statement of changes to the Immigration Rules has today been laid before Parliament, setting out how the student visa system will be reformed from next month.
View ArticleNew immigration fees from 6 April 2011
Following Parliamentary approval, new immigration fees will be introduced from Wednesday 6 April 2011 for foreign nationals applying to visit, study, work or settle in the UK, and for employers and...
View ArticleFirst annual limit on non-EU workers comes into force to reduce immigration...
The first major change to reduce immigration into the UK has been delivered today, as the government's new annual limit comes into force.
View ArticleNew list of approved English language test providers
Today we have launched a new list of English language test provider for Tiers 1, 2, 4 and spouses and partners. When all of the transitional arrangements have expired, this new list will replace all...
View ArticlePoints-based calculator - reduced service
Until summer 2011, the UK Border Agency's points-based calculator will only be offering a reduced service for migrant applicants who want to check whether they will pass their points assessment.
View ArticleAbolition of the Certificate of Approval scheme
On 4 April 2011 Parliament approved the Remedial Order that will abolish the certificate of approval scheme. This means that the scheme will end on 9 May 2011.
View ArticleLibya: continuing impact on UK Border Agency operations and advice to Libyan...
Due to the continuing security situation in Libya and to ensure the safety of our customers and staff, the UK visa application centre in Tripoli remains temporarily closed.
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