The first monthly UK immigration allocation of restricted Tier 2 (General) certificates of sponsorship took place on 11 April 2011. All applications that met the restricted criteria were successful if 32 points were scored. In order to obtain 32 points the resident labour market test must have been completed successfully and the salary banding must [...]

Frankie’s chain, is run by the well renowned jockey Frankie Dettori and the acclaimed chef, Marco Pierre White. Seven men have been arrested on suspicion of working illegally at two of the restaurants which are part-owned by jockey Frankie Dettori. UK immigration officers from the UK Border Agency raided the Knightsbridge branch of Frankie’s on 25 [...]

The number of foreign students entering the UK accounts for approximately two thirds of migrants entering the UK each year. It is for this reason the UK Immigration Minister, Damian Green wants to take a tougher but fair approach on students entering the UK.  As a result of this, a public consultation has been launched. [...]

The migration advisers had advised that the UK immigration cap on skilled migrants from outside Europe should be between 37,400 to 43, 700, however it is alleged that the home secretary will announce later today that the number of skilled migrants will be far below 37,400. On 23rd November the cabinet meeting is expected to [...]

The revised policy guidance is applicable to applicants who: Applied for leave to remain under Tiers 1, 2, 4 and 5 of the Points Based System (PBS), including dependants; and applied up to and including 22 July 2010; and were refused on maintenance (funds) only. The same would apply to applicants who applied for entry [...]

On Monday 22 November  the UK immigration application fees for migrants applying to enter the UK or obtain further leave to remain in the UK will increase. The fees that are being changed are those that are set above the cost of processing, which are subject to the affirmative parliamentary process!

David Cameron has promised to reform UK immigration rules to allow more foreign entrepreneurs to set up new businesses in the UK. He stated that “If you have a great business idea, and you receive serious investment from a leading investor, you are welcome to set up your business in our country”. Having said this, [...]

There is no argument that the UK immigration system must be robust, however it imperative that it must also be proportionate and workable. An example of where the UK immigration system does not seem to be proportionate or workable is at present over 10% of all the UK academic staff are non-EU nationals, the majority [...]

The UK Border Agency is taking a tough stance on employers who employ illegal workers. It seems the UK Border Agency is currently targeting the catering industry. It is therefore important employers; especially in this industry ensure their employees have the correct UK visas, which allows them to work in the UK, to prevent any [...]