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.
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.