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18 November 2008 Sponsorship management system passwords issued
We have started to send out the passwords and user names for the sponsorship management system (SMS). -
18 November 2008 Points-based system - dates for submission of applications
On 27 November 2008, tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system will open for applications. As these tiers open we will close down the schemes which they replace.
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13 November 2008 Closure of the retired persons of independent means route of entry
The retired persons of independent means route will be closed from 27 November 2008. -
11 November 2008 200,000 fewer jobs available for migrant workers under new rules
The number of jobs available to foreign workers through the shortage occupation route will be reduced, the Government announced today. -
04 November 2008 Marriage visa age to rise later this month
The age at which someone can apply for a marriage visa will increase from 18 to 21 from the end of this month, the Government announced today.
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04 November 2008 New business and special visitor rules published today and going live on 27 November 2008
On 28 October 2008, Phil Woolas, Minister of State for Borders and Immigration, announced the go live date for the new business and special visitor route.
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30 October 2008 Roll-out of new rules for foreign students
A delivery plan for the student tier of the Australian-style points system was announced by the Home Office today.
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29 October 2008 Points-based system: approved English language tests for tier 2
Tier 2 of the points-based system (PBS) will open in the United Kingdom (UK) on 27 November 2008.
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28 October 2008 Online sponsor application
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28 October 2008 Migrant applications for tiers 2 and 5 of the points based system will open on 27 November 2008
Today Phil Woolas, Minister of State for borders and immigration, announced the go-live date for tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system.