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Latest Immigration News
December 2009
18.12.09
Identity cards to be introduced to non – EU nationals in January 2010
From January 2010 non-EU nationals and dependents in the skilled category will receive an identity card when they successfully apply to extend their stay under Tier 2 in the UK, applications made inside of the UK on and after January 6th will also include an applicants biometric information. Non-EU migrants across other visa routes have already been asked to register details of their biometrics and acquire identity cards when applying to extend their stay in the UK
15.12.09
French Schengen visa lodging dates update
If you are planning to travel to France over the Christmas or New Year period and require a schengen visa you will need to arrange this as soon as possible to ensure that your application is processed in time for your travel.
04.12.09
Competition winner for 2 Barbarians tickets is drawn!
The winner of our competition is: Nelis Stoop, Nelis won 2 fabulous tickets to watch the Barbarians at Twickenham in December.
04.12.09
Eight arrested following raids on two Reading restaurants
An article published this week in the Reading Chronicle highlighted raids and arrests at two Reading restaurants by immigration officials.
November 2009
26.11.09
New MAC recommendations to the shortage occupation list update
The Migration Advisory Committee(MAC)has recommended some additional occupations to the shortage occupation list.
25.11.09
New India visa service
Smooth Migration is delighted to announce that it has extended its services and is now be able to offer visas for UK and non UK nationals for trips to India and Goa (tourism, business, conferences and transit purposes).
25.11.09
Introduction of approved English language tests for PBS Tier 1 & 2
The Scottish Qualifications Authority applied to have its application on the UKBA agency list of approved English language tests and following successful assessment the tier 1 and tier 2 lists have now been updated to include this.
25.11.09
Important changes for sponsors under the Points-based System
UKBA recently published revised guidance for employers and educational institutions sponsoring non EU nationals under the PBS and for the first time education providers are able to use the sponsorship management system.
05.11.09
Your chance to WIN tickets to watch the Barbarians play!
Smooth Migration is holding a competition for one of our lucky readers to WIN 2 fabulous tickets to watch the Barbarians play in December at Twickenham!!
04.11.09
Tier 4 Student Visa update
From October 1st, for all Tier 4 applications made outside of the UK, the amounts required to meet the maintenance criteria must be held in your personal or your parent(s)/legal guardian’s bank account for a minimum period of 28 days prior to making your visa application.
04.11.09
Planning a winter break? Needing assistance with a visa?
If you are planning a ski trip to Switzerland or France this winter and need a Schengen visa to travel Smooth Migration is on hand to help you get the visa you need and will look after your application from enquiry through to completion to make your vacation planning as smooth as possible.
04.11.09
Looking to increase your take-home without working extra hours?
Sister company FPS Group provides temporary workers with the opportunity to increase their take-home through its umbrella company services offering.
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