24 August 2011
Changes to the Restricted CoS application system
From 1 October 2011, applications for a Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship will be made through the Sponsor Management System (SMS) instead of the current online application form.
24 August 2011
Weekly visa service now available in Brussels and Lisbon
Mobile biometric 'clinics' have now been set up in Brussels and Lisbon, allowing applicants in Belgium and Portugal to submit the biometric information required for visa applications without having to leave the country.
22 July 2011
Caution urged with UKBA application forms
Kingsley Napley LLP urges all our clients in the process of preparing an immigration application to check they are using the current version of the relevant UKBA application form.
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.