UKBA Generalpublic news

Government announces increased duty free allowances

1 Dec 2008 18:33:10 GMT

Tiers 2 and 5 and business visitors launch - what's new for migrants and visitors

27 Nov 2008 09:00:54 GMT

Find out what's new for�migrants and visitors from 27 November 2008.

Tiers 2 and 5 launch - what's new for sponsors

27 Nov 2008 09:00:54 GMT

Find out what's new for sponsors from 27 November 2008 including updates to the codes of practice, the guidance, and launch of the sponsorship management system.

Maintenance for dependants of tier 2 migrants

26 Nov 2008 11:00:54 GMT

New rules allow�sponsors to confirm�maintenance for migrants' dependants under tier 2 of the points-based system.

Visa customer services - telephone and email enquiries survey

19 Nov 2008 15:15:09 GMT

If you have used the visa customer services - telephone and email�enquiry services, we would like to hear from you.

Third quarter removals at a six year high

19 Nov 2008 10:46:01 GMT

Quarterly control of immigration and quarterly accession monitoring statistics published today.

Marriage visa age to rise later this month

4 Nov 2008 11:57:54 GMT

The age at which someone can apply for a marriage visa will increase from 18 to 21 from the end of this month, the Government announced today.

New business and special visitor rules published today and going live on 27 November 2008

4 Nov 2008 11:00:54 GMT

On 28 October 2008, Phil Woolas, Minister of State for Borders and Immigration, announced the go live date for the new business and special visitor route.

Roll-out of new rules for foreign students

30 Oct 2008 11:05:54 GMT

A delivery plan for the student tier of the Australian-style points system was announced by the Home Office today.

Transitional arrangements for Tiers 2 and 5

23 Oct 2008 13:48:17 GMT

Important information for people who are currently in the United Kingdom with leave to enter or remain in one of the immigration categories being abolished when Tiers 2 and 5 of the points based system are introduced.