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The UK Border Agency has announced that from 29 February 2012, all UK immigration applications will require biometric capture; including those applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain. Read more

From 19 December 2011, those who want to appeal against an immigration decision will be required to pay a fee to the First-Tier Immigration Tribunal. Read more

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will be the largest sporting event ever hosted in the UK. An estimated 4 billion people will be viewing worldwide. Read more

The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS), the largest provider of publically funded immigration and asylum legal advice, has been placed under administration. Read more

The Church of England must ensure that non-EEA nationals apply for a licence in order to marry within the UK. This change took effect from 12 April 2011. Read more

A proposed increase for immigration and nationality application fees is due to come in from the 6 April 2011.
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From 30 April 2011 the Workers Registration Scheme will formally close. This means that citizens of the following countries will be able to live and work in the UK without restriction; Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia or Slovenia.

From 22 January 2011 Identity cards are no longer valid to prove identity or to travel in Europe for British and European citizens. Read more

From 23 December 2010 the Tier 1 (General) route will be closed for applicants from outside the UK. Tier 1 (General) overseas will not reopen for fresh applications. Read more

On 29 November 2010 the UK Border Agency announced that, all migrants applying to enter the UK or remain in the UK as a partner of a British citizen or a person settled here will be required to show they can speak and understand English. Read more