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February 27, 2013
25 February 2013 Immigration Minister Mark Harper laid a written ministerial statement proposing fee increases for visa applications made overseas, and applications made in the UK. Th
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New immigration fees proposed
25 February 2013 Immigration Minister Mark Harper laid a written ministerial statement proposing fee increases for visa applications made overseas, and applications made in the UK.
The read more
Removing full right of appeal for family visitors
10 May 2012
In June 2012 we will introduce secondary legislation which will tighten the family and sponsor definitions in family visit visa appeals. Subject to Parliamentary approval, these changes are expected to read more
Automatic Settlement
Immigration Minister Damian Green has announced that skilled migrant workers coming to the UK under Tier 2 of the points-based system will no longer be able to settle in the UK simply based on the amount of time they have spe read more
Commonwealth Games
The 20th Commonwealth Games are fast approaching. Individuals needing a visa to prepare for the Games will be able to apply for a Commonwealth Games visit visa from 27 May 2013. http://www.visa4uk.fco.gov.uk/ read more
Changes to the Immigration Rules come into effect
If you are applying to extend your visa under the points-based system, all working and student routes, visiting routes, long residency routes and discharged HM Forces and UK ancestry routes, new rules will apply from Oct 212. If you have limited leave to enter or remain in the UK and wish to extend your visa, you must apply within 28 days of your current visa expiring. Your application for furthe read more
