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February 2010

18.02.10

Tier 4 visa applications on hold at North India, Nepal & Bangladesh

UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced that it has stopped accepting any new applications under the Tier 4 Student route as of the 1st February 2010 at the following visa application centres:

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18.02.10

Sponsorship management system improvements

Following consultation with sponsors and feedback from key stakeholders the UKBA will be releasing a new set of enhancements for its sponsorship management system, a secure IT system which enables licensed sponsors to bring non-EU workers and students to the UK and then manage their stay when here.

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17.02.10

New Tier 4 Student visa rules to be introduced

As of March 3rd 2010 some new rules will be introduced to Tier 4 student visas and include the following important changes:

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01.02.10

Illegal immigrants found working at 2 Restaurants in Bedford

On the 25th of January 2010 the UKBA carried out intelligence led visits to two Bedford restaurants where a total of three illegal workers were found.

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January 2010

27.01.10

French Schengen visa update

As of the 1st February 2010 the processing times for French visas will be increased from 24 to 48 hours, however, under special circumstances for instance applications requiring completion in less than 48 hours your passport may be processed sooner.

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27.01.10

It's a girl!

Congratulations to Marius De Beer, who heads up our immigration team and many of our clients will know, who is now the proud father of newly born Daniela De Beer.

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27.01.10

Planning a break in the sun or snow?

If you are thinking about escaping the British winter to enjoy some sun, sea and sand abroad in Egypt, Smooth Migration can help with your visa application!

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22.01.10

31st January tax returns deadline looming

The deadline for HMRC to receive details of online self-assessment tax returns is midnight on the 31st of January 2010.

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18.01.10

Clarification on new India Tourist visa rules

The Indian government has released official clarification on the much talked about new rule for Indian Tourist visas, which now require a two month gap between visits to India.

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18.01.10

Compulsory identity cards for skilled non-EU migrants

On the 6th of January 2010 identity cards began being rolled out to another category, this time skilled migrants and their dependents.

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13.01.10

Changes to British Citizenship

Changes to British nationality law introduced by the Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009 came into force on the 13th January. The changes that have been brought in are for registration requirements.

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December 2009

18.12.09

MAC’s recommendations to reconsider suitable qualifications for Tier 1

Earlier this year the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) was tasked by the UK Government with reviewing the different routes into the UK market for non-EU migrants.

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