15 June 2011
Tier 2 ICTs can be extended beyond five years
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has now confirmed that employees in the UK under the Tier 2 intra-company transfer route (ICT) can apply to remain here beyond five years if their initial visas were granted before 6 April 2011.
15 June 2011
Exclusion periods under Tier 2 (ICT) being reconsidered
Kingsley Napley LLP has learnt that the UKBA is looking again at its approach to the new exclusion periods that apply to Tier 2 (ICT) assignees.
15 June 2011
UK Border Agency launches consultation on settlement rights
The UK Border Agency recently announced a new consultation on the possibility of restricting the right of skilled workers to settle permanently in the UK.
15 June 2011
Schengen area agreement re-examined
The European Commission will formally re-examine the Schengen area agreement in June 2011, following a request from France and Italy.
15 June 2011
Changes to the indefinite leave to remain rules for work permit holders
The UKBA has announced that work permit holders may now count the five year period required for indefinite leave to remain from the date they were first granted leave to enter the UK, as long as they entered within three months of obtaining entry clearance.