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NEWS ROOM
March 2008
Tier 1 of the new PBS (Points Based System) Implemented
As of 29th February 2008 the Home Office will no longer be taking applications from applicants within the UK for the HSMP (Highly Skilled Migrant Programme) or the IGS (International Graduates Scheme).
December 2007
Increased penalties for those employing illegal immigrants
The Home Office has announced a new policy, which will take effect in February of 2008, which will increase fines and introduce custodial sentences for employers who hire immigrants who do not have the legal right to work in the UK.
April 2007
International Graduates Scheme
The Home Office will launch the International Graduates Scheme (IGS) on 1st May 2007, replacing the current Science and Engineering Graduates Scheme (SEGS).
April 2007
New Home Office Fees from 2nd April 2007
After a lengthly consultation period the Home Office have reviewed the fixed fees for all application forms.
26 March 2007
HSMP rule overturned for overseas doctors
The Department of Health recently released guidance that overseas doctors already within the UK should not be interviewed for new positions if their HSMP visa was due to expire after 1st August 2007.
December 2006
Romanian and Bulgaria Working Restrictions
Romanians and Bulgarians will be allowed limited access to the UK from January 2007. They will have a right of residence for just 3 months on an unrestricted basis provided that they are a student, a self employed person or are self sufficient and not economically active.
July 2006
Skills Shortage Occupations - nurses
The Home Office have announced that they will be eliminating 'general nurses' from the Skills Shortage Occupations list.
July 2006
Children out of wedlock - UK citizenship:
The Nationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 provision regarding children of unmarried British fathers finally came into effect on 1st July this year.
June 2006
New work permit form for "TIER 2" doctors & dentists training in the UK:
The new "Tier 2" comprises of skilled personnel with a job offer such as doctors, nurses, dentists, teachers, and engineers.
June 2006
New work permit and visa forms released:
BUS, FLR(M), FLR(O), FLR(S), FLR(SEGS), FLR(FT:WISS), FLR(IED), SET(F), SET(M), SET(O), ELR, NTL and TOC.
May 2006
Payment processing changes for some applications:
The contractors that process payments for UK immigration, visa and work permit applications have been changed.
