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Immigration Information     Non-EU students fear “Britain is closed for business”, but is this true?The immigration cap is deterring foreign students from applying, says Universities UK head Steve Smith, George Eaton of the New Statesman reports. UK Border Agency Statement: Confirmation of educational oversight arrangement for Tier 4 sponsorsThe UK Border Agency has issued the following statement correcting an earlier announcement on Tier 4 Sponsors… Colleges and Universities discount fees to attract more Tier 4 studentsUniversity sets up mini campus in private college to slash prices by 40%… Home Office decision to curb student visas was “rushed” say Select Committee of MPsThe economic impact of reducing the number of international students through visa restrictions could cost the British economy £3.4 Billion, the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee said this week. The impact of the student visa changes are already being felt by universities and especially by smaller private colleges, which have been placed at a disadvantage compared to government providers by the new tier 4 student visa working rules. Court of Appeal rejects UK Government’s bid to deport ‘hit-and-run’ asylum seekerThe British Government’s latest bid to deport a failed asylum seeker who killed a 12-year-old girl in a hit-and-run in Lancashire has been rejected by the Court of Appeal, the BBC reports. UK’s annual immigration cap on non-EU workers starts 6 AprilThe Government’s flagship plan to reduce immigration into the UK commenced on 6 April, with the start of the new annual limit on non-EU workers. Edinburgh Students Union oppose UKBA’s student cullFigures released by UCAS on 20 January showed that the rise in student numbers in 2010 was entirely made up of foreign students. How to Obtain a Student Visa to Study in the UKThe recent Tier 4 Student Visa immigration policies instituted by the British government were primarily designed to streamline the entry clearance process for foreign nationals wishing to study in the United Kingdom. Important Changes to Tier 4 Student Visa RequirementsThe UK Border Agency has recently implemented a number of important changes to the Tier 4 Student Visa system, which have caused much confusion since they took effect earlier this year. Before you apply for a visa or extension of leave to remain, read this article. Weekly UK Immigration News Round up 19 September 2010Weekly UK Immigration News Round up 19 September 2010 from http://www.immigrationmatters.co.uk/category/news Share                                                 |