Latest News: Controlling migration
24 November 2009 Changes give British workers more opportunities to apply for jobs
From 14 December 2009, the resident labour market test for Tier 2 of the points-based system will be extended to four weeks for all jobs, the Government announced today.
12 November 2009 Prime Minister gives major speech on immigration
The Prime Minister has set out the case for the United Kingdom's tough but fair immigration system in a speech in west London.
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12 November 2009 Government-approved shortage occupation list for Tier 2 of the points-based system
Following the publication of the Migration Advisory Committee's shortage occupation list on 21 October, the Government has today announced that it is accepting the recommended list in full.
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3 November 2009 Deadline approaches for consultation on application charges
Our public consultation on the fees we charge for immigration and visa applications will close on 1 December, so you have one month to send us your response.
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2 November 2009 More than 100,000 identity cards issued to foreign nationals
The UK Border Agency has now issued more than 100,000 identity cards for foreign nationals - and regulations laid this week will, if approved, accelerate the roll-out of the scheme.
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21 October 2009 Migration Advisory Committee recommends additions to shortage occupation lists
The Migration Advisory Committee has recommended that teachers in special schools and skilled meat boners and trimmers should be recognised as occupations where the United Kingdom has a skills shortage.
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13 October 2009 Changes to the asylum process
The UK Border Agency is changing the way it registers further submissions and initial in-country asylum applications.
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5 October 2009 Important changes for sponsors under the points-based system
The UK Border Agency has published revised guidance for sponsors under the points-based system, and has enabled Tier 4 sponsors to use the sponsorship management system for the first time.
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30 September 2009 Two new policy announcements for Tier 4 of the points-based system
We have announced new policy for Tier 4 sponsors and students, in two main areas - extending the maintenance concession for applicants who are already in the UK, and tying students' permission to stay to their sponsors.
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24 September 2009 Roll-out of foreign national identity cards speeds up
Skilled migrants renewing their visas to stay in the United Kingdom will be issued with an identity card from the new year, three months ahead of schedule, Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced today.
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