UKBA Applicants news

Tiers 2 and 5 and business visitors launch - what's new for migrants and visitors

27 Nov 2008 09:00:54 GMT

Find out what's new for�migrants and visitors from 27 November 2008.

Maintenance for dependants of tier 2 migrants

26 Nov 2008 11:00:54 GMT

New rules allow�sponsors to confirm�maintenance for migrants' dependants under tier 2 of the points-based system.

Postal route for tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system

21 Nov 2008 10:17:34 GMT

Between the 27 November 2008 and 1 April 2009, applicants in the United Kingdom will be able to apply for tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system using the postal route only. There will be no premium service.

Sponsorship management system passwords issued

18 Nov 2008 14:28:24 GMT

We have started to send out the passwords and user names for the sponsorship management system.

Points-based system - dates for submission of applications

18 Nov 2008 10:28:34 GMT

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.

200,000 fewer jobs available for migrant workers under new rules

11 Nov 2008 11:39:15 GMT

The number of jobs available to foreign workers through the shortage occupation route will be reduced, the Government announced today.

Marriage visa age to rise later this month

4 Nov 2008 11:57:54 GMT

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.

New business and special visitor rules published today and going live on 27 November 2008

4 Nov 2008 11:00:54 GMT

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.

Roll-out of new rules for foreign students

30 Oct 2008 11:05:54 GMT

A delivery plan for the student tier of the Australian-style points system was announced by the Home Office today.

Transitional arrangements for Tiers 2 and 5

23 Oct 2008 13:48:17 GMT

Important information for people who are currently in the United Kingdom with leave to enter or remain in one of the immigration categories being abolished when Tiers 2 and 5 of the points based system are introduced.