UK

Student in the UK

Up to date approved college list under new Tier 4 list - CLICK HERE

1 June 2009 Points-based system: New application forms for students and for dependants
The UK Border Agency has published revised application forms for tier 4 of the points-based system and for PBS dependants

28 May 2009 Quality of immigration checks under the points-based system:
The UK Border Agency has responded to claims in the media that the United Kingdom's new points-based system for visa applications has weakened security, particularly with regard to applications for student visas, by replacing face-to-face interviews with a 'tick-box' system.

21 May 2009 Media claims over sham colleges - UK Border Agency response
The UK Border Agency has responded to claims in the media that thousands of foreign nationals have entered the United Kingdom as students at a network of sham colleges

Visiting the UK

13 May 2009 Identity cards: new sites for biometric enrolment
To help foreign nationals who have to enrol their biometric information when applying to extend their stay in the UK, we are setting up new biometric enrolment facilities.

8 April 2009 UK Border Agency sets out its service and delivery standards
The UK Border Agency has published its new customer charter, which clearly and simply explains who we are and what we do.

3 April 2009 New immigration fees from 6 April
Following Parliamentary approval, the new immigration fees announced on 12 February 2009 will be introduced from Monday 6 April 2009 for all those applying to visit, work in or stay in the United Kingdom.

30 March 2009 Business visitor rules
The immigration rules have changed for business visitors to make it clearer what some visitors can do.


Working in the UK

6 August 2009 The sponsorship management system is now available
The sponsorship management system is now available to use.

14 July 2009 Points-based system: approved English language tests for Tier 1 and Tier 2

18 June 2009 New shortage occupation lists
The Government has published revised shortage occupation lists for Tier 2 of the points-based system.

1 June 2009 Points-based system: New application forms for students and for dependants
The UK Border Agency has published revised application forms for tier 4 of the points-based system and for PBS dependants