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Immigration Information     Changes to English language tests for applications under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system announced by UKBA todayThe UK Border Agency has announced a number of amendments to the list of approved English language tests for applications made under Tier’s 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner applications. New procedure announced for Arts Council England endorsement under Tier 1 Exceptional talent applicationsThe UK Border Agency has announced that from this month applicants under Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) of the points-based system must follow a new procedure if they want Arts Council England (ACE) to endorse their application. East London sham marriage couple jailedA London ‘couple’ who flew in European brides as part of an immigration scam enabling Bangladeshi men obtain indefinite leave to remain in the UK illegally have been jailed for a total of 6 years, the UK Border Agency has confirmed. British unemployment not caused by immigration new study revealsFollowing this week’s claim by Migrationwatch UK, a study by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research published by the Independent strongly refutes claim that foreign nationals are depriving British-born workers of jobs. Asylum family win compensation for being detained after eight years with a little help from Colin Firth and Harry Potter author JK RowlingA Kurdish family of asylum seekers has won a six-figure out of court payout from the Home Office after being held in detention for more than a year when they were children, The Telegraph reports. In another high profile case in Scotland last year, former X Factor contestant Gamu Nhengu and her family won their immigration appeal and right to remain in the UK after a public campaign with the backing of Simon Cowell despite breaking immigration rules. Premier League footballer Donacien could miss European match because he might not get back into the UKA promising young football player for premier league team Aston Villa could be forced to remain at home while his team-mates jet abroad for a top European game – because he will almost certainly not be allowed back into Britain. 7 tips for completing a Yellow Card BR1 application to work and study in the UKWith Yellow Card student applications for Bulgarians and Romanians taking 3 to 6 months to process, getting it right first time is vital. Member of Parliament Diane Abbott in hot water over Twitter race commentsMP and Shadow Health Minister Diane Abbott has apologised for any offence caused by comments she made on Twitter, after claims they were racist, the BBC reports. EU Immigration Rules allow 11,000 migrants a year into the UK by the ‘back door’ MP claimsThousands of migrants who would normally be barred are allowed in to Britain after obtaining citizenship from another EU country, the Daily Mail claims. Romanian man jailed for smuggling immigrants into UKA Romanian man caught attempting to smuggle four illegal immigrants into Britain has been jailed. Share                                                 |