Latest News: Legal advisers
24 November 2009 Changes give British workers more opportunities to apply for jobs
From 14 December 2009, the resident labour market test for Tier 2 of the points-based system will be extended to four weeks for all jobs, the Government announced today.
23 November 2009 UK Border Agency permit free festival list
Applications for inclusion on the UK Border Agency permit free festival list for 2010-2011 list are now being accepted by the UK Border Agency.
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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.
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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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