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IMMIGRATION MATTERS 2008 ROUND UP – Points Based System and another hard year for migrants

In what was dubbed the “biggest upheaval for 45 years”, 2008 proved to be another hard year for migrants both within the UK and for those who wanted to come here to work.

Points based immigration system ‘won’t work’, commons report warns

In a Daily Telegraph article, experts have warned that government efforts to stop Britain’s population reaching 70 million through a points based immigration system will not work.

Points Based Tier 4 for students to be phased in next year

Students who wish to apply under the existing student visa system must act now, or prepare to meet the new criteria.

Labour will cut benefits for migrants says Woolas

Migrants face a ten-year wait to claim benefits under new plans announced by the UK Immigration Minister.

Borders Immigration and Citizenship Bill announced in Queens Speech

The Home Office has published details of its Borders, Immigration and Citizenship Bill, announced in the Queens speech.