News

Biometric ID Cards Introduced for Settlement Applications

December 21st, 2011

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

Introduction of Fees for Asylum and Immigration Appeals

December 14th, 2011

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

Permits2Work Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary

November 11th, 2011

The firm has been operating for over 10 years and is widely regarded as one of the leading UK immigration specialists. Read more

Non-EU Spouses – Age Limit Overturned at High Court

November 3rd, 2011

The Supreme Court has overruled the age limit for non-EU spouses imposed by the UK Border Agency rules. Read more

Tier 2 Occupations Cut by UK Government

October 30th, 2011

The UK Border Agency has further reduced the number of recognised Tier 2 occupations by 40,000 jobs, bringing the total number of skilled professions to 190,000. Read more

UK Closes Border to Migrants with NHS Debt

October 20th, 2011

The UK Government has recently announced a firm stance on migrants who have unpaid debts to the NHS following medical treatment. Read more

Non-EU Carers Granted Right to Reside in UK

September 21st, 2011

European law protects the rights and freedoms of workers and their families to move freely across the EU. Read more

London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games – Visitors

August 15th, 2011

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

Review of Family Migration by UK Border Agency

August 2nd, 2011

The Government has recently held a consultation on family migration for overseas nationals in the UK. Read more

Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) – Open from 09 August 2011

July 31st, 2011

The new Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) route will be open to applicants based outside the UK from 09 August 2011. Read more