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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
22 July 2011
Changes to the list of approved English language test providers
The UKBA has published changes to the list of approved English language test providers that can be relied upon by those making applications to come to the UK under Tiers 1, 2 and 4.
22 July 2011
Cohabitation documents required for dependants on indefinite leave to remain (ILR) applications
Following a recent change in the UKBA application forms, those applying for ILR in the UK as a dependant now need to provide supporting documents with their applications showing that the couple have lived together for at least two years.
22 July 2011
New arrangements for Life in the UK test
Since 18 July 2011, the arrangements for those taking the Life in the UK test have changed. Applicants must now register for, book and pay for their test online.
23 June 2011
Further changes to the student route take effect
A further set of changes to Tier 4 of the points-based system is due to take effect from 4 July 2011.
23 June 2011
Processing times increase at some UK posts abroad
The UKBA warned recently that visa processing times at some of its posts abroad are currently longer than their published time-scales.