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.

UKBA announce English language testing for non-EU partners

The 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.

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.

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.

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.

Keith Vaz MP critical of UK’s proposed immigration cap

The Chairman of the Home Affairs Select Committee, Keith Vaz MP, said that the coalition government’s proposed cap on immigration from non-EU countries is akin to placing “restrictions on friendly countries like India” and cautioned that it might become a major bilateral issue when Prime Minister David Cameron visits New Delhi later this month.

“The cap will place

New RNs find job US nursing market tight

Alison Young of USA TODAY reports that even as a national nursing shortage looms, many newly graduated registered nurses can’t find jobs because the recession has delayed retirement of experienced nurses, regulators and health care associations say.

Sheep shearers may get UK immigration exemption

In June, the government announced that the number of skilled workers allowed into the UK from outside the EU would be cut by 1,300.