High Court rules fast-track deportations ‘unlawful’
The fast-track deportation of foreign nationals refused permission to remain in the UK has been declared unlawful by the High Court, the BBC reports.
Immigration quota may harm growth UK warned
UK Prime Minister David Cameron, who won much attention on his recent trip to the United States with his program of savage spending cuts, has also been sharpening his shears on another front: immigration.
Weekly Immigration News Round up 25 July 2010
Weekly Immigration News Round up 25 July 2010
Home Secretary dumps e-borders contract supplier
Raytheon has been dramatically sacked from its lead role overseeing a £750m project to provide the secure border control system for the UK after the British government said it had “no confidence” in the US defence and security company.
UK Border Agency issues new guidance following Pankina judgments
The UK Border Agency has issued new policy guidance following the judgments in the cases of Secretary of State for the Home Department v Pankina [2010] EWCA Civ 719.
IELTS accepted for Canadian migration
New Canadian migration rules make IELTS even more valuable for people who want to live and work in Canada…
UKBA announce changes to Tier 4 PBS student visa Immigration Rules
The UK Border Agency has announced a series of major changes to the Immigration Rules for Tier 4 student visa section of the points-based system.
Secure English language requirement for Tier 4 students compulsory after 12 August
The UK Border Agency has announced major changes to Tier 4 student visa requirements.
Migrant labour levels fall as financial crisis shrinks job market
An OECD report suggests migrants face stricter controls, lack of opportunities and a reduction in job security, the Guardian reports.
Immigration Minister announces crackdown on sham marriages and bogus colleges
Immigration Minister Damian Green has confirmed plans for a high-profile crackdown on sham marriages and bogus colleges – and promised “radical changes” to the UK Border Agency.
