Monthly Archives: April 2011

Get me to the Church on time!

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

I’m getting married in the mornin’! Ding dong! The bells are gonna chime. Pull out the stopper! Let’s have a whopper! But get me to the church on time! The song from My Fair Lady sung by Jamie and Harry … Continue reading →

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Tier 2 – Allocations of restricted certificates of sponsorship for April 2011

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

The first monthly allocation of restricted Tier 2 (General) certificates of sponsorship took place on 11 April 2011. All valid applications received by 6 April 2011 were successful, if they scored at least 32 points. Total certificates of sponsorship available … Continue reading →

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Visa approved? Welcome to the UK – enjoy your visit.

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

The UK Border Agency has today launched an updated guide – Your Stay in the UK- for all travellers to the UK who have been issued with a UK visa. When you receive your visa it is your responsibility to … Continue reading →

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Preparing for a visit visa application to the UK

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

We have received a few enquiries this week from people who would like to visit the UK for a few weeks to a few months, but have not been aware of how complicated a visit visa application can become. Whether … Continue reading →

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Certificate of Approval Scheme to be abolished on 9 May 2011

Posted on April 26, 2011 by admin

The Certificate of Approval scheme will be abolished on 9 May 2011, putting an end to non-EEA nationals having to apply for permission from the UK Border Agency to marry in the UK. An application for a Certificate of Approval … Continue reading →

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Beware of the CAS!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

Attention to detail is everything in a Tier 4 application, as a recent UKBA refusal has proved.  We represented a client in her appeal against the refusal of her Tier 4 application on the grounds that she did not have … Continue reading →

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Introduction of an Interim Limit on Tier 4 (General)

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

Below is a copy of correspondence sent by the UK Border Agency to one of our clients who hold a PBS Tier 4 Licence. If your organisation holds a Tier 4 licence and have not received a letter from UKBA … Continue reading →

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How to pass a compliance audit: part 2

Posted on April 19, 2011 by admin

Our first blog on ‘How to pass a compliance audit’ highlighted the importance of checking the Immigration status of employees and the consequences of getting it wrong. As a licenced Sponsor, there is a huge emphasis on ensuring that the … Continue reading →

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Introduction of a new EEA premium service

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

PLEASE NOTE: THE PREMIUM SERVICE FOR EEA AND SWISS NATIONALS IS NO LONGER IN OPERATION We have received some very welcome news from the UK Border Agency that they are introducing a premium service for EEA and Swiss nationals and their … Continue reading →

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Tier 4 students switching into Tier 2

Posted on April 18, 2011 by admin

We recently blogged the new changes to Tier 2 which came into force on 6 April 2011.  Tier 4 students are able to switch into Tier 2 which is not a change from the previous Rules, and Sponsors are able to … Continue reading →

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