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Immigration Information     Immigration News Weekly Round-up 19 July 2009Immigration Matters News Weekly Round-up 19 July 2009: Joint Parliamentary Briefing from the British, Scottish and Welsh Refugee CouncilsJoint Parliamentary Briefing from the British Refugee Council, the Scottish Refugee Council and the Welsh Refugee Council on the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill 2009. Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill could become Law next weekThe Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill cleared its final stage in the House of Commons this week and will become Law shortly. But the new citizenship rules will take effect no earlier than July 2011. People who have permanent residency at that time, or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), can apply under the old rules for the next two years. Borders Bill climbdown on passport controls with IrelandThe UK Government has climbed down over plans for passport controls when travelling between Britain and Ireland, following a defeat in the Lords. Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill will make it harder to settle in the UKWhen the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill becomes law thousands of people could be denied the chance to settle in the UK. HSMP Forum’s Press Release – Landmark VictoryCould landmark HSMP decision be good news for Work Permit holders who were eligible to apply for indefinite leave to remain after four years. Share                                                 |