Gwyneth Dunwoody MP Slams Immigration Minister On Senior Carer Work Permit Fiasco

Gwyneth Dunwoody MP launched an astonishing attack on the Home Office over its shambolic and incompetent handling of Senior Carer Work Permits in a 30 minute Parliamentary Debate earlier this week.

The debate, tabled by the outspoken Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Crewe and Nantwich, was attended by Immigration Minister Liam Byrne and 24 [...]

Not Every Immigration Case Will Fit Neatly Into The Points-Based System

With just a few months to go before the Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) starts to phase in the ‘points-based’ scheme, there is still confusion over how some application categories will fit in to the new system.
The eighty current routes into the UK will be combined under a five tier points scoring system: Tier [...]

ANNOUNCEMENT – Alliance of Filipino Organisations to hold rally for Senior Carers in Trafalgar Square, London, on 03 November 2007

RALLY TO
SUPPORT SENIOR CARERS
ON 03 NOVEMBER 2007
Trafalgar Square, London
ALLIANCE OF
FILIPINO ORGANISATIONS
c/o Bahay Kubo Housing Association, Caxton House,
129 St John’s Way London N19 3RQ
E: alliancefilorgs@yahoo.co.uk
T: 02072814477

Dear Members & Friends,
The Alliance of Filipino Organisations would like to invite all members and friends to support our Senior Carers Campaign by joining the NHS Rally which will [...]

Senior Carer Success Story

Success Story…Senior Carer gets UK visa

Filipina Senior Carer Success Story

Filipina gets her UK visa!

Senior Carer Gets Visa Extension

Visa Extension…Filipino Senior.

Student Visa Appeal Success

At the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) today, Bison UK’s appeal team scored another victory for justice against unfair entry clearance refusals.

The case before an Immigration Judge concerned Lori, a young Filipina who applied for a student visa, at the British Embassy in Manila, to travel to London to study for an NVQ in Health [...]

Migration Adds 6 Billion To UK Economy Says Liam Byrne

The Immigration Minister, Liam Byrne, pledged a ‘new balance in migration policy’ during a speech to public servants in Essex this week.

Addressing an audience of key local representatives in education, business and local Government, the Minister set out a 12-month programme of sweeping changes to Britain’s immigration systems and strategy.

Mr Byrne said:

“In 12 months [...]

Romanian Fined £1000 For Working Illegally

In a story which first appeared in the Richmond and Twickenham Times, it was reported that a Romanian citizen has been fined for illegally working as a painter at a Hampton supermarket.

The £1,000 fine was imposed after the EU member was caught by Government officials in August. Officers from the Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) [...]

IOM gives free flights and support to overstaying migrants

Migrants who find themselves stranded in a country without money and a valid visa can seek support from their Embassy or migrant organisations.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) offers assistance to illegal or over-staying migrants and asylum seekers who wish to return to their home countries voluntarily.
This assistance includes:

advice and counselling
help to [...]