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Free Immigration Advice at the Barrio Fiesta London

OISC registered immigration adviser Cynthia Barker, who has been advising migrant workers and students for over 12 years, will be on the Bison UK stand offering free consultations at the Barrio Fiesta this weekend.

New updated guidance for employers on preventing illegal working

The UK Border Agency has published new guidance this week for employers on ‘preventing illegal working’.

College accused of selling English Language Certificates to Tier 4 students

An 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 ends

The 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 Students

The 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.

CYNTHIA BARKER SAYS CARERS AND CHEFS TO BE REMOVED FROM SHORTAGE OCCUPATION LIST

The new coalition government has recently introduce an interim immigration cap on non-EU migrants, which has made the situation even worse for care home employers and their overseas workers.

CYNTHIA BARKER SAYS EMPLOYERS WHO ISSUE TIER 2 CERTIFICATES IN ERROR SHATTER MIGRANT WORKERS’ LIVES

Cynthia Barker of Bison UK writes: UK employers are risking fines and the loss of their Tier 2 sponsorship by issuing ‘Certificates of Sponsorship’ (formerly known as work permits) to unqualified migrant workers.

Church of England Vicar found guilty in fake wedding marriage scam case

360 fake weddings and a conviction – Church of England vicar found guilty

UKBA outline radical reforms for police and border security

The 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 cap

Mr 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.