- Minimum salary likely for ILR applicants post 2016
- A2 worker rules likely to remain in force until 2014
- Revised shortage occupation list proposed by the MAC
- Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) category starts 9th August 2011
- Government signals end of ILR for migrant workers
21 April 2011 The following English language requirements apply to students whose Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) is dated from 21 April 2011 onwards: If you are applying for a Tier4 (General) visa to study a course below degree...
On 6 April 2011 the UK Border Agency published a new list of English language test providers for Tiers 1 and 2, and partner applications. From 18 May 2011, only tests taken from providers from the new list will now be accepted. For those applying...
On 29 March 2011, the government announced the proposed abolition date for the 'certificate of approval' scheme. The scheme will end on 9 May 2011, subject to approval by Parliament. At present, any migrant who is already in the UK and is subject...
Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work entitlements and the closure of the post-study work route are among the changes to the student visa system announced today by Home Secretary Theresa May. The announcement follows a major public...
The government has announced that it will remove 8 occupations from the points-based system's shortage occupation list. If an occupation is on the shortage occupation list, this means that there are not enough resident workers in the UK to do...
