Immigration advisor jailed for 6 years in fake visa scam
A crooked immigration advisor from West Drayton who created bogus documents for foreign nationals wanting visas has been jailed for six years.
Edinburgh Students Union oppose UKBA’s student cull
Figures 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 UK
The 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.
Yes, there are many types of student visa so beware when changing college
Probably the most common questions in my mailbox relate to student visas. Students, employers and even the occasional UK Border Agency officer are confused by the raft of immigration rule changes over the last few years. A major concern is what students should do to stay on the right side of the law when moving college or changing course. The answer to these questions largely depends on when you arrived in the UK and what type of visa you hold.
UK Border Asylum staff ‘are intimidating’ says report
Illegal immigrants and foreign prisoners are failing to be removed from the UK because escort staff are “intimidating” them, reports the BBC.
UK Border Agency announce changes to the points-based system
The UK Border Agency (UKBA) has recently published a number of changes to the points-based system, and has revised its guidance for employers and education providers who sponsor migrant workers and students.
Immigration News Weekly Round-up 02 August 2009
Immigration News Weekly Round-up 02 August 2009
Reporting this week from Manila where the MOVE Migration Expo attracted thousands of people hoping to migrate to Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK and USA.
Senior Surgeon calls for Immigration Rule change on Doctors
The BBC reports that a senior surgeon is calling for immigration rules for overseas doctors to be changed to allow for increased recruitment of middle-grade medics, but the UKBA say the points based system is flexible enough.
Would you live in Scotland to earn a British Passport?
Despite the negative press, the idea of allowing immigration to counter emigration from areas of the UK seems to make sense. Similar schemes are used to attract people to live in less popular parts of Canada and Australia.
Immigration News Weekly Round-up 26 July 2009
Immigration News Weekly Round-up 19 July 2009 – As Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act gets Royal Assent, how will the Care Sector, which depends on overseas workers, and work permit holders be affected by the new Law?
House of Commons Home Affairs Committee report on ‘Bogus Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act gives new powers to Border OfficersColleges’ slams Government
