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Latest News & Industry Information Changes to Tier 1 application requirements 13 February 2012 From today we have revised the guidance notes for all Tier 1 categories, and made changes to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) application form for use by applicants who are already in the UK (T1) General Changes (T1) Investor Changes (T1) Entrepreneur Changes (T1) Application Form Changes http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2012/february/24-tier-1 Online applications for Tier 2 and Tier 5 in the UK 13 February 2012 From today, migrant workers under Tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system can apply and pay their application fees online if they are already in the UK http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2012/february/24-tier25-online Charging for UK Border Agency Immigration and Nationality Services 2012-13 9 February 2012 Attached are the new UK Border Agency Fees from April 2012 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/documents/aboutus/fees-spring-2012.pdf Making immigration work for Britain 6 February 2012 The creation of a sustainable selective immigration system that encourages the brightest and best to come to the UK was reaffirmed today by Immigration Minister Damian Green http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2012/february/09immigration-work Taiwan is added to the Tier 5 youth mobility scheme 22 December 2011 From 1 January 2012, Taiwan will join the list of countries and territories that participate in the UK's youth mobility scheme, under Tier 5 of the points-based system http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/december/80-taiwan-yms-rules Overseas transfers of pension savings - QROPS 20 December 2011 Following the publication on 6 December 2011 of draft secondary legislation to make changes to the system for transfers of pension savings to qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (QROPS), draft guidance has been published today for consultation http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/pensionschemes/draft-guidance-qrops.pdf Appealing immigration and asylum decisions from 19 December 2011 19 December 2011 The UK government's Ministry of Justice is introducing new fees for some asylum and immigration appeals, and changing the way customers can submit their appeals http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/december/67-appeal-fees Autumn tax updates and draft Finance Bill 2012 clauses 6 December 2011 On 6 December 2011, the Government published draft Finance Bill 2012 clauses and other tax updates http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/budget-updates/march2011/draft-tax-finance-bill-2012.htm#7 Biometric residence permits – online checks to simplify the process for employers 6 December 2011 It will soon be much easier for employers to carry out checks to let them know whether foreign nationals have the right to work in the UK http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/december/13-brp-online-checks Changes to settlement requirements for Tier 2 migrants and work permit holders 28 November 2011 From 31 October 2011, there will be further changes to the Immigration Rules. Work permit holders and Tier 2 migrants will need to provide specified documents to confirm that they are being paid at or above the appropriate rate for their job http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsfragments/56-settlement-t2-wp Christmas & New Year Opening Times 24 November 2011 The office will be closed from 12 noon on Friday 23rd December and will reopen at 8:30 on Tuesday 3rd January 2012 The last days for advancing monies before the Christmas break will be:- For FasterPay & CHAPS transfers: Thursday 22nd December 2011 12 noon For all other bank transfers: Tuesday 20th December 2011 12 noon New policy guidance on the marriage visa age of 21 7 November 2011 The UK Border Agency has issued new policy guidance following the judgment of the Supreme Court in the case of Quila and Bibi v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2011] UKSC 45 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/november/10-marriage-visa-age Changes to the student visa system - cutting abuse and raising standards 2 November 2011 Tough new rules and enforcement action to stop abuse of the student visa system mean that over 450 education providers will no longer be able to sponsor new international students http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/november/01-student-visa-system Changes to settlement requirements for Tier 2 migrants and work permit holders 28 October 2011 On 6 April 2011, the Immigration Rules were amended to introduce a salary requirement for settlement applications made by work permit holders and migrants under Tier 2 of the points-based system. Their applications must now include written confirmation from their employer or sponsor that they are being paid at or above the appropriate rate for their job as set out in the Tier 2 codes of practice http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsfragments/56-settlement-t2-wp IR35: it's back, and it's personal 19 October 2011 Just when you thought you had all the legislation boxes ticked, Colin Cottell reports on the latest murmurings http://www.recruiter.co.uk/ir35-its-back-and-its-personal/1011359.article Reduction in jobs available to migrants 18 October 2011 Specialist jobs that are no longer required in the UK will be removed from a government-approved list that helps to ensure the UK only accepts migrant workers that the country needs http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/october/45-migrant-jobs-reduction South Africa 13 October 2011 Entry into force of the Protocol to the UK/South Africa Double Taxation Convention http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxtreaties/news/s-africa-uk-protocol.htm UKBA News Changes to the list of English language tests 04 October 2011 Today we have made some amendments to the list of approved English language test providers for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner applications The amendments include: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/october/04-list-of-english-language MAC report: Revised shortage occupation list to cover a smaller proportion of labour market 12 September 2011 The Migration Advisory Committee has today advised that the Shortage Occupation List be revised to restrict migrants from outside the European Economic Area to a smaller proportion of occupations within the UK labour market http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/september/01-settlement-consultation Revenue reminder on new tax return penalties 12 September 2011 HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding individuals and businesses about new Self Assessment penalties for late returns and late payments, which come into effect this autumn http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/september/01-settlement-consultation MAC report: Revised shortage occupation list to cover a smaller proportion of labour market 12 September 2011 The Migration Advisory Committee has today advised that the Shortage Occupation List be revised to restrict migrants from outside the European Economic Area to a smaller proportion of occupations within the UK labour market http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/september/01-settlement-consultation UKBA Settlement consultation closes this week 05 September 2011 Our public consultation on reforms to work routes (including routes that lead to settlement, Tier 5 and overseas domestic workers) closes on Friday 9 September The consultation sets out the government's proposals for breaking the link between temporary and permanent migration http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/september/01-settlement-consultation UK Border Agency launches improved website 04 September 2011 The UK Border Agency has re-launched this website with an improved homepage and structure, bringing together all the agency's online content for the first time and providing a better service to applicants and partners in the UK and overseas http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/september/04-changes-website Finance Act 2011: Disguised Remuneration Legislation Draft Guidance 18 August 2011 The following is a link to HMRCs draft guidance which will be included in the Employment Income Manual (EIM): http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/budget-updates/march2011/disguised-remuneration.pdf Tier 1 Exceptional Talent is now open 09 August 2011 The Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) category of the UK's points-based system is now open for applications The new category is for people who are internationally recognised as world-leading or potential world-leading talent in the fields of science and the arts Applications under Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) must be made from abroad. You cannot apply if you are already in the UK http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/august/23-t1et-open Improved service for booking UK appointments online 07 August 2011 The UK Border Agency has launched its improved online service for booking appointments at public enquiry offices and biometric enrolment centres in the UK The online booking service has been brought together with our interactive UK application forms and online payments, providing a single convenient process for applicants in the UK To use the improved service, you need to create your own online account. You can then book and reschedule your appointments online http://www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2011/august/08-booking-appointments |
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