UKBA Working news This feed provides all the latest news from the UK Border Agency website. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/news/newsfeeds en-us UK Border Agency Tue Jan 06 12:04:03 GMT 2009 UK work restrictions continue for Bulgarians and Romanians http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/ukworkrestrictionsfora2 Bulgarians and Romanians will not get free access to the British labour market, the Government announced today. 18 Dec 2008 15:14:10 GMT Tiers 2 and 5 launch - what's new for sponsors http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/newforsponsors <p>Find out what&#39;s new for sponsors from 27 November 2008 including updates to the codes of practice, the guidance, and launch of the sponsorship management system.</p> 27 Nov 2008 09:00:54 GMT Tiers 2 and 5 and business visitors launch - what's new for migrants and visitors http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/newformigrants <p>Find out what&#39;s new for migrants and visitors from 27 November 2008.<br /> </p> 27 Nov 2008 09:00:54 GMT Maintenance for dependants of tier 2 migrants http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/maintenancefortier2 <p>New rules allow sponsors to confirm maintenance for migrants&#39; dependants under tier 2 of the points-based system.<br /> </p> 26 Nov 2008 11:00:54 GMT Postal route for tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/postalroutefortiers2and5 <p>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.</p> 21 Nov 2008 10:17:34 GMT Points-based system - dates for submission of applications http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/pbsapplications <p>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.</p> 18 Nov 2008 10:28:34 GMT 200,000 fewer jobs available for migrant workers under new rules http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/migrantworkers The number of jobs available to foreign workers through the shortage occupation route will be reduced, the Government announced today. 11 Nov 2008 11:39:15 GMT Points-based system: approved English language tests for tier 2 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/pbsapprovedenglishlanguage <p>Tier 2 of the points-based system (PBS) will open in the United Kingdom (UK) on 27 November 2008.</p> 29 Oct 2008 09:45:54 GMT Migrant applications for tiers 2 and 5 of the points based system will open on 27 November 2008 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/tiers2and5migrants <p>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.</p> 28 Oct 2008 14:19:54 GMT Transitional arrangements for Tiers 2 and 5 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/transitionalarrangements2and5 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. 23 Oct 2008 13:48:17 GMT