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Immigration Information     Last chance to take part in UK Government public consultation on settlement and Domestic WorkersTo date just 10,000 people have responded which, considering that hundreds of thousands will be affected by the ‘proposed’ changes, is pathetic. If you would like to take part in the consultation, and have your views considered see the Consultations section of the UKBA website. Thirteen immigration offenders seized in Wales raidThirteen immigration offenders have been caught following a series of raids across Wales by immigration officers, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) reports this week. But thousands of illegal immigrants get indefinite leave to remain under the little known ‘14 year rule’ College accused of selling English Language Certificates to Tier 4 studentsAn international Tier 4 college is under investigation following claims it was illegally selling English language certificates to help hundreds of immigrants settle in the UK, The Times reports. Concessionary visa arrangement for employers of non European fishermen endsThe concessionary visa arrangement allowing fishermen from outside the European Economic Area to be employed on vessels operating within the 12 mile limit has now ended, the UK Border Agency has announced. English language tests for Tier 4 StudentsThe UK Border Agency has confirmed that secure English language testing will be mandatory for adult students studying below degree level (excluding those on foundation degrees or English language courses) under Tier 4 of the Points Based System, after 11 August 2010. Church of England Vicar found guilty in fake wedding marriage scam case360 fake weddings and a conviction – Church of England vicar found guilty UKBA outline radical reforms for police and border securityThe UK Border Agency has published further details of a radical new programme of reform to ‘change the face of policing and re-establish the link between the police and the public, tackle organised crime and protect our borders’. Cameron denies cabinet rift over migrant capMr Cameron, who is on a trade mission to India with other senior ministers, including Mr Cable, has said he wants to cut net immigration to levels last seen in the 1990s. UKBA announce English language testing for non-EU partnersThe UK Border Agency has announced new English language tests for non-European migrants applying to come to the UK to join or marry a settled or British partner. Radical police shake-up outlined to include a new border police forceThe new body is expected to include a new border police unit, the child exploitation and online protection centre (CEOP) and parts of the National Policing Improvement Agency, which it is thought will be phased out. Share                                                 |