From August 2005, refugees and those granted humanitarian protection were given five years limited leave to remain (LTR) and that leave is due to expire from August 2010 onwards
From 29 November 2010, any migrant who wants to enter or remain in the UK as the partner of a British citizen or a person settled here will need to show that they can speak and understand English.
Today the Supreme Court ruled that Article 11 of the EU Reception Conditions Directive should apply in some circumstances to failed asylum seekers who have exhausted their appeal rights. Specifically,
The government has today announced its intention to abolish the certificate of approval scheme. A Remedial Order under the Human Rights Act 1998 has been laid in Parliament to achieve this aim.
Fees for citizenship and nationality applications including applications for right of abode and status checks will change from 6 April 2009.
If you are applying on or after 6 April 2009 you will ne
Measures to raise the bar for foreign workers wishing to enter the United Kingdom and to give domestic workers a greater chance of applying first for United Kingdom jobs were unveiled by Home Secretar
Regulations laid before Parliament on 9 February mean that even more successful applicants for leave to remain from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) are expected to receive identity cards.
A bill to make newcomers to the UK earn the right to stay here, strengthen the border, and ensure we have a firm but fair immigration system was published in Parliament today.
A new policy on handling legal challenges to UK Border Agency removing people from the United Kingdom (judicial review challenges) will come into effect on 30 January. This will help establish a swif
The implementation of the student tier (tier 4) of the points-based system will begin in March 2009. Under the points-based system, educational institutions will have to be licensed by us to sponsor s
New immigration rules came into force on 27 November 2008. They raise from 18 to 21 the minimum age at which a person may sponsor or may be granted entry clearance (including visas).
A bill will be brought forward to strengthen border controls by bringing together customs and immigration powers and to ensure that newcomers to the United Kingdom earn the right to stay
From today (December 1) UK residents travelling from outside of the European Union will be able to bring back an increased amount of duty free shopping, following the first changes to customs allowanc
Find out what is new for sponsors from 27 November 2008 including updates to the codes of practice, the guidance, and launch of the sponsorship management system.
Foreign nationals will begin applying for identity cards today. Their facial image and fingerprints are taken to securely lock them to one identity and help businesses crack down on illegal working.