Monthly Archives: June 2011

Is your organisation breaching UK Immigration rules?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by admin

We are hosting a free webinar on Thursday 30 June This Thursday’s session will take attendees through recent UK Immigration Law changes, their implications and how best to use to your organisations advantage.   Register here to book your place … Continue reading →

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New arrangements for extension of stay for skilled workers formerly in closed work routes

Posted on June 23, 2011 by admin

UKBA is setting up new arrangements for skilled workers who came here under work routes that have now closed, so that they can extend their stay in the UK to a total of 5 years. When the Tier 2 PBS … Continue reading →

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The surprise of a Tier 4 Sponsor Licence visit!

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

We have been acting for a school in the UK that recently had their licence downgraded from an A to a B rating following a sponsor licence visit from a UKBA visiting officer. The school was issued with a 3 … Continue reading →

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Cameron’s Compromises include Immigration Control

Posted on June 21, 2011 by admin

Interviewed yesterday on BBC Radio 2, David Cameron said that the Liberal Democrats were preventing the Tories from taking tougher action on immigration. “We’ve all had to make compromises…If I was running a Conservative-only Government I think we would be making … Continue reading →

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Bennett’s Blog- Working on a Tier 4 Student visa

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin

The Government published a new Statement of Changes of the Immigration Rules on 13 June 2011. The changes make particular reference to how many hours a week students are allowed to work. As there are now several variables when trying … Continue reading →

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Today’s announcement – Immigration Rules affecting Tier 4 – the student tier

Posted on June 13, 2011 by admin

The following changes were announced this morning by Immigration Minister Damian Green.  The changes will come into effect on 4 July 2011.  The aim of the revised Immigration Rules is to “deliver a strong migration system which tackles immigration abuse, … Continue reading →

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Bennett’s Blog- Do you have an established presence?

Posted on June 10, 2011 by admin

I have more clients ringing me because they have been refused an extension to their Tier 4 student visa than any other refusal enquiries and it is always down to maintenance. Applicants need to score 40 points to be eligible … Continue reading →

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The UK Border Agency wants to hear from you

Posted on June 9, 2011 by admin

Below is a copy of a letter received from Jeremy Oppenheim at the UK Border Agency in which he details the governments proposals with respect to employment related settlement, Tier 5 (Youth Mobility) and whether the conditions attached to domestic … Continue reading →

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Watch live today Court deciding whether the ban on spouses is lawful

Posted on June 8, 2011 by admin

Today the Court of Appeal Civil Division (England and Wales) will determine whether the ban contained in paragraph 277 of the Immigration Rules on the entry for settlement of foreign spouses between the ages of 18 and 21 is a … Continue reading →

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Child care and DfE early education vouchers – Not public funds

Posted on June 6, 2011 by admin

We receive numerous queries from clients in full time employment asking for clarification regarding public funds. Below is the response from UKBA to our query regarding childcare vouchers and early education funding. Dear Sirs Query: Recourse to Public Funds We … Continue reading →

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