Britain opts out of EU asylum directive
The UK has decided not to implement two asylum directives of the European Union as part of its moves to be tough on immigration and asylum seekers…
Another Vicar arrested in sham marriage investigation
A sham marriage typically occurs when a non-European national marries someone from the UK or another country in the European Economic Area, as a means of trying to gain long-term residency and the right to work and claim benefits in this country.
Five college staff arrested on suspicion of immigration crimes in Police raids
The UK Border Agency have released information that five senior staff at Castle College have been arrested in Gateshead and Newcastle on suspicion of ‘immigration crimes’ during a series of co-ordinated raids yesterday.
UK to increase immigration fees from 6 April Home Office announce
The UK Home Office announce another immigration fees hike ‘proposed’ to take effect next month. Immigration Minister Damian Green issued a Written Ministerial Statement (PDF 91KB opens in a new window) that proposes to increase immigration and nationality application fees for all those applying to study, visit, work or stay in the UK, the Home Office announced this week. For instance, a whacking charge of £2,214, up from £2,050, will be levied on applications made at a public enquiry office for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), on behalf of a dependent relative –for instance an elderly parent.
Ukrainian woman jailed for 5 years over immigration scam
The UK Border reports that a woman who made hundreds of thousands of pounds by employing illegal immigrants has been jailed, following an investigation by the London immigration crime team.
Indian Restaurant owner jailed for employing illegal immigrants
Employers are advised to carry out an annual ‘health check’ or employee file audit to ensure that work permit holders and workers on student visas are still legal and avoid fines of up to £10,000 or even prison.
Weekly UK Immigration News Round up 30 January 2011
Weekly UK Immigration News Round up 30 January 2011 from http://www.immigrationmatters.co.uk/category/news
Weekly UK Immigration News Round up 23 January 2011
Weekly UK Immigration News Round up 23 January 2011 from www.immigrationmatters.co.uk
Weekly UK Immigration News Round up 16 January 2011
Weekly UK Immigration News Round up 16 January 2011
EEA Law European Migrants Application changes announced
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has announced important changes to the way that it returns documents to applicants under European law or EEA law applications.
