UK immigration minister announced new rules for student visa category. In past two years, they have many times changed tier 4 student visa policy. Reason to announce and implement new changes is to attract only serious student with genuine intention to study rather than working in UK. Main points of interest are as below; A [...]
In the last three (3) months, UK has introduced major changes in Tier 4 student visa policy. partial changes were announced in April 2011 and then at 4 July now. As per new rules, all students, irrespective of level of study, should demonstrate their English language proficiency at required level. Level of English proficiency is [...]
(GBM7HVERP9HJ) On 1st of July 2011, Canada has lowered cap to 10000 applications for following year, which means only 10000 applications will be accepted for all 29 occupations which are eligible to apply for Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) category. Further more, individual cap of 500 applications is also set to each occupation in the list. Application cap [...]
On 28 February, Damian Green – UK Immigration Minister proposed new immigration fees. These were subject to Parliamentary approval. Parliament has approved and new fees will be implemented from 6 April, 2011. In developing these proposals, we have sought to limit increases so as to avoid any broader economic impact (particularly on the most economically sensitive route of [...]
UK Border Agency (UKBA) has published an outline of the coming changes in Tier 4 student visa category. According to official announcement, a tougher visa criteria would be implemented in coming days. Home Secretary told press that the changes are based on proposals received from several public and private institutions during 8 weeks consultation, made [...]
United Kingdom has announced changes to its Tier 1 (Entrepreneur and Investor Class). New changes will be effective from 6 April, 2011. Following recession of 2007-2010, UK has configured business immigration policies to attract maximum investment. New immigration policy will help in rapid economic recovery. Some of the important new points are given here under [...]
United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA) has announced to stop accepting applications under Tier-1 (General) visa category. Tier-1 (General) is immigration visa for skilled and self-employed people on basis of their age, qualification, earning and experience. Closure will effect from 00:01 on 23 December 2010.
From 10 January 2011: UK has announced a new Extended Visitor Visa for international students who want to study English course whole year. Maximum duration of the stay under “Extended Visitor Visa” is eleven (11) months. This is applicable only to the students who want to migrate to UK for English language course however other students would apply under regular Tier 4 category.
Australia is implementing new point system for Skilled Immigration Visas applications made on or after 1st July 2011. All unfinished applications which were made prior to this date will not be affected by this change, Immigration & Citizenship Minister Hon Chris Bowen MP stated.
Australia announced to collect biometric information of visa applicants at selected visa locations including Asia, Africa, Europe and Middle East. Biometric information will be collected from all applicants from December 2010.
