UK Immigration News
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| Change in Application Forms for Extension of Stay in the UK | ||
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Applicants who want to apply for an extension of stay in the UK under some visa categories now no longer use application form FLR(BID), the UK Border Agency announced on February 27, 2012. Wednesday, February 29, 2012Read More |
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| UK Attracts Middle East Investors Spending on Residential Property | ||
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A new report from Jones Lang LaSalle reveals that Middle East investors were its second largest foreign customers for residential property in London, after Asia Pacific buyers. Tuesday, February 28, 2012Read More |
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| UK Government Expands Biometric Residence Permits | ||
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The government has doubled the number of people required to have a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) to stay in the UK, raising the number to 400,000 a year. Tuesday, February 28, 2012Read More |
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| Change to UK Visa Applications Taking Effect from 5 March | ||
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People applying for UK Visas from Fiji, India and Papua New Guinea will be required to make the initial stage of their visa application online from March 5, 2012. Tuesday, February 28, 2012Read More |
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| Immigrants Should Understand UK Common Culture | ||
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Immigrants to the UK should integrate into the society through learning English and joining common UK culture, according to the UK government. Thursday, February 23, 2012Read More |
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| Surge in Mideast Tourists to UK | ||
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According to the UK's national tourist authority VisitBritain, Britain expects to welcome more tourists from the Middle East in 2012. Tuesday, February 21, 2012Read More |
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| UK Makes Changes to Visas Service in Fiji | ||
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Starting from March 5, 2012, people applying for UK visas from Fiji will be requested to complete application forms online. Monday, February 20, 2012Read More |
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| UK Priority Visa Service Launched in Abu Dhabi and Dubai | ||
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From 27 February 2012, the UK Border Agency in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait will offer a priority visa service to applicants of UK visitor visas. Monday, February 20, 2012Read More |
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| UK Business Schools Still Attract MBA Applicants | ||
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The Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC), administrator of the GMAT test, reveals that there was an increase in the number of MBA applicants from outside the UK in 2011. Thursday, February 16, 2012Read More |
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| Increase in Foreign Millionaires Being Granted UK Visas | ||
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According to data obtained by McGrigors, a UK based commercial law firm, there has been a significant increase in the number of wealthy foreign investors being issued visas to stay in the UK over the last three years. Wednesday, February 15, 2012Read More |
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| UK Government Proposes New Visa Fees | ||
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Immigration minister Damian Green has submitted a proposal to change the fees for immigration and nationality applications made to the UK Border Agency (UKBA). Tuesday, February 14, 2012Read More |
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| UK Announces Express Business Visas for Bangladeshi Companies | ||
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February 12, 2012, Bangladeshi companies with strong ties to the UK will soon benefit from express business visa services, according to UK high commissioner to Dhaka. Tuesday, February 14, 2012Read More |
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| Changes to UK Student Visa System Announced | ||
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Immigration Minister Damian Green has announced new visa rules that are aimed at reducing abuse of the student visa route and ensuring that only the best and brightest students can stay and work in the UK. Tuesday, February 14, 2012Read More |
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| UK Set to Change Payment Process for Visa Applicants in Japan | ||
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In order to make the application process more efficient, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) has made an announcement to change the payment process for UK Visa applicants in Japan. Tuesday, February 07, 2012Read More |
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| UK Visa Applicants to Make Online Payments in the UAE | ||
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The UK Border Agency will require UK visa applicants from the UAE to pay their application fees online from February 6, 2012. Tuesday, February 07, 2012Read More |
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| Rise in Immigrant Workers in Doncaster, Yorkshire | ||
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According to a report by Migration Yorkshire, there have been increasing numbers of migrant workers arriving in the borough of Doncaster in Yorkshire, England. Tuesday, February 07, 2012Read More |
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| UK Offer Visas for International Students with Entrepreneurial Flair | ||
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International students who have shown entrepreneurial flair while studying in UK universities will be able to gain a visa to remain in the country to develop their ideas, according to an announcement by Immigration Minister, Damian Green. Tuesday, February 07, 2012Read More |
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| Online Bookings for UK Visa Applicants to Enrol their Biometrics | ||
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The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has launched an online system for visa applicants in the UK to book their biometric information enrolment, replacing their telephone service. Wednesday, February 01, 2012Read More |
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Citizens from outside the European Union accused of serious human rights abuses would not be allowed to enter Britain after British immigration rules are changed, according to a report released by Foreign Secretary William Hague on April 30, 2012.
- UK Announces Local Biometric Clinic for Visa Applicants
