From 13th December 2012 changes were made to the Nationality Instructions that affect anyone applying for citizenship on or after that date.
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Net migration will fall to around 140,000 this year, according to new statistical analysis from the think tank IPPR.
...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 Home Secretary today confirmed the importance of China as a priority growth market for tourism and business visitors, with the announcement of a package of further enhancements to the UK visa service for Chinese nationals.
...Rumours are circulating around the mill that Theresa May will be making a speech today concerning the immigration rules that govern UK visitor visas for Chinese nationals who wish to visit the UK.
...The requirement to provide the UK Border Agency (UKBA) with biometric information has changed, with effect from 1st December 2012.
...Latest provisional figures for the year ending March 2012 show that net migration has fallen significantly to 183,000 from 242,000 the previous year, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has announced.
...Do you find that you avoid travelling to the UK because of complex visa application forms and a hostile UK Border Control? It would appear that the majority do, as UK migration has fallen by a quarter.
...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.
...From 13 December 2012, Tier 4 (General) Student migrants will no longer be permitted to switch directly into the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category on the basis of having access to £200,000 to invest in a UK business. Switching will only be possible if the Tier 4 (General) Student is able to show that they have access to at least £50,000 funding from a specified source (registered venture capital firms, UK Government or Devolved Administration Departments or listed seed funding competitions).
...In its most recent Statement of Changes, the UK government has announced more details of its planned changes to the Tier 1 (Investor) visa category of the points-based system. The changes were laid before Parliament on 22 November 2012 and will come into force on 13 December 2012.
...In its most recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, the UK government has announced important planned changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) category of the points-based system. The changes were laid before Parliament on 22 November 2012 and will come into force on 13 December 2012.
...The UK Immigration Rules provide various different routes by which persons involved in the Creative, Media and Arts sector can travel to the UK, work or perform and, in some cases, stay indefinitely. In this article we provide a brief description of the main routes available for entry to the UK, as well as the basic eligibility requirements and length of stay permitted in each category.
...The Government has announced changes to the Immigration Rules, which it says will ensure the UK remains the destination of choice for exceptional overseas talent.
...In 2010, 810,500 persons acquired citizenship of an EU27 Member State. The highest number of citizenships were granted by the United Kingdom (195,000 persons), France (143,000), Spain (124,000) and Germany (105,000), which together accounted for 70% of all citizenships granted by the EU27 Member States.
...The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has recently published his 2011/12 annual report.
...The Home Affairs Committee has published its latest report on the work of the UK Border Agency, covering the second quarter of the year April– June 2012.
...On 8th November 2012, changes to the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 came into effect.
...The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has launched a call for evidence in relation to a commission from the Government, asking the MAC to undertake a review of the impact of ending the employment restrictions on nationals of Bulgaria and Romania on the agriculture and food processing sectors.
...Representatives of overseas businesses may apply for leave to enter with a view to establishing a commercial presence in the UK by operating a registered branch or wholly owned subsidiary company. Entry clearance will be granted for an initial period of three years, which may be extended for a further two years. Leave to enter or remain as the sole representative of an overseas business may lead to settlement after five years.
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