Latest Statement of Change in Immigration Rules

10 December 2009 The most recent Statement of Change in UK Immigration rules was presented to parliament.

These changes included:

• Applications for leave to remain or settlement on the basis of long residence will no longer be assessed by UK Border Agency Public Enquiry Posts
• Within the child visitor category there will be a provision to permit exchange visits by overseas students to state funded and other schools
• Tier 4 Migrants will require an electronic confirmation of acceptance of studies in order to score the necessary points to come and study in the UK
• Overseas govt workers will now provide a route to switch for these people in to the Tier 5 category which is meant for temporary workers

These changes are due to come into affect on January 1st 2010 except the Tier 4 changes which will come into play on the 22 February 2010