Immigration News

Consultation launched on limiting immigration

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has today launched a consultation on the annual limit of the number of non-EU migrants admitted to work in the UK through Tiers 1 and 2 of the points-based system. It will cover both skilled people applying to work in the UK with a job offer, and those applying without an offer.

June 30, 2010

UK immigration rules mean UK skilled workers may need private health care

Under new proposals by the UK Government employers wanting to bring skilled migrants into the UK may have to provide health insurance. The government has said that UK Visa holders may need to have private health care to curb the burden in the NHS.

June 29, 2010

A smart turnaround on UK immigration policy

Immigration is one of the most divisive issues for the new coalition Government in Britain. The Labour government had a points-based system. Under this system the decisions of who was granted a visa was determined upon the points they accumulated based on their skills and experiences

June 25, 2010

Migrants marrying UK citizens must now learn English

English language tests will be introduced for migrants applying to come to the UK. Migrants who wish to join their partner in the UK will now have to take compulsory English tests, the government announced today.

All non-European members will have to demonstrate a basic command of English. The new rules, due to be introduced from Autumn 2010 will allow the migrants to help them cope with everyday life in the UK before they are granted a Visa.

June 9, 2010