20 February 2014
Immigration Update: Home Office Investigates ETS TOEIC and TOEFL English Tests
Following hot on the heels of the introduction of a new English language requirement for settlement (indefinite leave to remain) and naturalisation applications in October last year, BBC Panorama uncovered yet another scam to try and circumvent the new Rules earlier this month. Some examination centres were found to be using fake ‘sitters’ and fraudulent invigilators.
20 February 2014
Watch out: all information provided to the Home Office may now be available to the US authorities
A look at the UK-US Agreement on visa, immigration and nationality information sharing.
5 February 2014
Immigration Update - Penalty for illegal working doubles to £20,000 as government toughens up on employers
On 3 February the Home Office announced proposals for fee changes for visas, immigration and nationality applications which will come into effect on 6 April 2014. In addition, new fees for premium services overseas are due to come into effect one week earlier.
17 January 2014
Immigration Update: Government Publishes Response to NHS Charging Consultation
On 31 December 2013 the government published its response to the 2013 public consultation on migrant access and financial contribution to NHS provision in England.
17 January 2014
Immigration Update: Government Publishes Response to NHS Charging Consultation
Our latest update on the recent upcoming changes in the world of immigration law.
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