Monthly Archives: February 2011

A glimmer of hope for Tier 1 (Post Study Work) Migrants?

Posted on February 28, 2011 by admin

We recently blogged a summary of the Government’s Statement of Intent on how Tier 2 will operate from 6 April 2011. For Migrants subject to the annual Tier 2 limits, employers will have to apply for ‘restricted’ certificates of sponsorship … Continue reading →

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Migration Watch and the Cap on Immigration

Posted on February 23, 2011 by admin

Nick Pearce, Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research and former adviser in the Home Office, the Cabinet Office and the former Department for Education and Employment, writes in today’s Guardian following the publication of  new report from Migration … Continue reading →

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Criminal convictions and applications for naturalisation

Posted on February 21, 2011 by admin

We’ve received a number of queries concerning applications for naturalisation which have been refused because of a persons failure to disclose a criminal conviction or some other matter which is relevant when a decision for British citizenship is made. The … Continue reading →

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US visa limit – just as unpopular as UK caps

Posted on February 19, 2011 by admin

Today, the Mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg has called for the US immigration rules to be reformed. His speech made at end of New York fashion week reflects the exact message made by London’s Mayor Boris Johnson concerning the … Continue reading →

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Tier 2 – Changes effective from 6 April 2011

Posted on February 16, 2011 by admin

The Government has today issued its statement of intent on how Tier 2 will operate.  It is not definitive as the rules will be subject to Parliamentary scrutiny however it is intended to provide migrants and employers with enough information … Continue reading →

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Life in the UK Test – exceptions to the rules

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

There is alot of confusion regarding who needs to take the Life in the UK Test.  Here is a link to the UKBA site - detailed guidance In brief the exceptions to the rules are below. Please note that these exceptions do … Continue reading →

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15th Feb 1971 – fast forward to the debate on the Euro

Posted on February 15, 2011 by admin

On Monday 15 February 1971 old money – pounds, shillings and pence was replaced by a new system of decimalization – 100 pence in the pound and no shillings.  A controversial decision that worried people at the time, some refusing … Continue reading →

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Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, Enjoy the day, this blog is for you.…

Posted on February 14, 2011 by admin

14 February, Saint Valentine’s Day, the annual celebration of love and affection. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 500 AD. Though deleted from the Roman … Continue reading →

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Coffee break blog – Booking your holiday?

Posted on February 11, 2011 by admin

(To the tune of January recorded by Scottish rock band Pilot – way back in 1975). January,sick and tired you were hanging on me Now halfway through February I’m still feeling glum There’s simply no sun – feeeel like flyyying…..  … Continue reading →

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Tier 2 General – MAC’s recommendations

Posted on February 9, 2011 by admin

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has today recommended a new shorter list of occupations eligible for migration under Tier 2 of the points-based system. As part of its review of the immigration system, the government raised the threshold for Tier … Continue reading →

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