Latest News: Legal advisers
16 November 2009 Tier 5 (temporary worker) - government authorised exchange - additional guidance
Additional guidance for overarching bodies and government departments for the Tier 5 (temporary worker) government authorised exchange scheme have been published.
16 November 2009 Overseas government employees switching into Tier 5 (temporary worker) - international agreements
The Border and Immigration Minister, Phil Woollas, has agreed to allow those with leave to enter or remain as overseas government employees to switch into the Tier 5 (temporary worker)- international agreements sub-category of the points-based system.
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16 November 2009 Points-based system: approved English language tests for Tier 1 and Tier 2
Following successful assessment of Edexcel's application to be included on our lists of approved English language Tests, the Tier 1 and Tier 2 lists have been updated.
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12 November 2009 Prime Minister gives major speech on immigration
The Prime Minister has set out the case for the United Kingdom's tough but fair immigration system in a speech in west London.
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12 November 2009 Government-approved shortage occupation list for Tier 2 of the points-based system
Following the publication of the Migration Advisory Committee's shortage occupation list on 21 October, the Government has today announced that it is accepting the recommended list in full.
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12 November 2009 Home Office sets out new rules for migrants
The Home Office sets out new rules for migrants who will require 'permission' to stay under new draft proposals published in Parliament today.
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4 November 2009 Have your say on OISC's guidance on competence for immigration advisors
The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) has launched a consultation on revising its guidance on competence.
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3 November 2009 Deadline approaches for consultation on application charges
Our public consultation on the fees we charge for immigration and visa applications will close on 1 December, so you have one month to send us your response.
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2 November 2009 UK Border Agency is given statutory duty to safeguard and promote children's welfare
Section 55 of the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 comes into force today.
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2 November 2009 More than 100,000 identity cards issued to foreign nationals
The UK Border Agency has now issued more than 100,000 identity cards for foreign nationals - and regulations laid this week will, if approved, accelerate the roll-out of the scheme.
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