Mulberry Finch: News

Immigration Rules: Statement of Changes September 2009

Conor — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:56:31 +0000

A Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules was published in September 2009. The changes published under HC7701 will be effective from 1 October 2009.

Proposal to reduce UK Tier 2 workers

Robert — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 17:00:38 +0000

Recommendations to change Tier 2 visa rules to reduce the number of non-EU workers coming to the UK each year by 10% have been put forward by the Migration Advisory Committee.

Tier 1, Tier 2 Skilled migrants: New UK visa rules

Robert — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:32:06 +0000

New UK visa restrictions for Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the points based system were outlined by the UK Border Agency today.

New Laws to prevent forced marriages

Lydia — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +0000

The Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Act 2007 will enable courts to deter forced marriages, allowing courts to order individuals to either change their ways, or face a jail sentence.

Canada: Immigration levels maintained

Anna — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +0000

Canada continues to take in new migrants, as Canada's economy continues to suffer from labour shortages. In-demand occupations will take priority.

UK Immigration minister ‘unmerciful’

Anna — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +0000

Dr John Sentamu, the Archbishop of York, has accused the Immigration minister of resorting to making populist comments, in Phil Woolas' condemnation of the profession of UK Immigration Lawyers.

Employer sponsorship requirements: UK Tiered visas

Robert — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Employers will need to register with the UK Border Agency (UKBA) and obtain a license if they wish to provide employment to overseas workers.

Cyprus grants residency to gay Iranian Asylum Seeker

Anna — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Cyprus has granted resident status to a gay Iranian asylum seeker following doubts whether EU directives were breached in a previous refusal of a claim of asylum on the basis of sexual orientation.

Australia allows German doctor to stay

Lydia — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:00:00 +0000

A German doctor was initially refused permission to stay in Australia because his son has Down's Syndrome. Bernhard Moeller migrated with his wife and three children, hoping to make Australia home.

Tier 1 for Highly Skilled Migrants starts 30 June 2008

Isis — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 23:00:00 +0000

Tier 1 of the Points Based System (PBS) will come into effect at the end of June 2008 for applicants from all over the world.