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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.
13 October 2009 Changes to the asylum process
The UK Border Agency is changing the way it registers further submissions and initial in-country asylum applications.
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30 September 2009 New sponsorship support for migrant students and education providers
The UK Border Agency has published two new documents to assist education providers and students through the process of sponsorship under Tier 4 of the points-based system.
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25 September 2009 Renewal process for annual allocations of certificates of sponsorship
We have published information on how sponsors under the points-based system can renew their annual allocations of certificates of sponsorship and confirmations of acceptance for studies.
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18 September 2009 UK Border Agency launches online booking for appointments
We are improving our customer service by offering a flexible new way for applicants to book appointments.
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9 September 2009 Consultation on UK Border Agency charges
The UK Border Agency has launched a public consultation on the fees it charges for its immigration and visa services.
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19 August 2009 Student visas - provision for students with International Baccalaureate qualifications
The UK Border Agency has made urgent provision for students with International Baccalaureate qualifications awarded on 5 July 2009, enabling them to apply to United Kingdom universities this year under Tier 4 of the points-based system.
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19 August 2009 Migration Advisory Committee publishes report on points-based system
The independent Migration Advisory Committee has published a report addressing two issues relating to the points-based system for immigration to the United Kingdom.
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18 August 2009 Updated implementation plan for Tier 4 of the points-based system
The Tier 4 implementation plan has been updated to reflect the refinement to Phase 3 (trial of the sponsorship management system), as communicated to stakeholders in July 2009.
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7 August 2009 Changes to the points-based system
The UK Border Agency has today announced changes to the points-based system, and has revised its guidance for employers and education providers who sponsor migrant workers and students.
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