Blog
Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
15 June 2011
UKBA guidance expected on EU judgments
The UKBA announced on 1 June 2011 that it will shortly be issuing new guidance on how applications from EU citizens and their family members should be handled following some recent important decisions of the European Court of Justice (ECJ).
10 May 2011
Work restrictions on A8 nationals come to an end
As of 1 May 2011, A8 nationals are now permitted to work in the UK without restriction.
10 May 2011
Low monthly CoS allocation for April 2011 – large rollover of CoS into May's allocation
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) published figures recently on its allocation of restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) to Tier 2 registered sponsors for April 2011. The figures are surprisingly low and as a result a large number of CoS are being rolled over into the allocation for May 2011.
10 May 2011
Changes to Tier 4 take effect
The changes to Tier 4, the student immigration route, took effect on 21 April 2011. Changes include an increase in the level of English required, an end to the work rights for some, and an end to the ability of undergraduate students to bring their dependants to the UK
8 April 2011
Tier 2 premium service now available in Sheffield
The UK Border Agency has introduced a service which allows frequent users of the Tier 2 system to submit their applications in person at the Public Enquiry Office in Sheffield, rather than via the standard postal route.