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Showing posts with label Uk Migration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Uk Migration. Show all posts
Thursday, 29 September 2011
UK Foreign Office Video Footage: Foreign Secretary
UK Foreign Secretary talks about the largest attempt the UK Foreign Office is undergoing to improve the reach, ability and other useful diplomatic skills that the foreign office needs to reinforce their network around the world.
UK Visa and Immigration news:
There is a disruption to the UK Points Based System and the system will only be back online on the 1 October 2011, this may affect Tier 2 applications. Any Tier 2 or related applications should wait until the system is back online to proceed.
UK Visa and Immigration news:
There is a disruption to the UK Points Based System and the system will only be back online on the 1 October 2011, this may affect Tier 2 applications. Any Tier 2 or related applications should wait until the system is back online to proceed.
Thursday, 1 September 2011
UK Migration on the Rise Despite Govt Efforts
Migration to the UK is reported to have risen by 21% even though the UK Govt has taken the most dramatic measures to reduce the numbers overall. The rise has been attributed to an increase in the numbers of migrants arriving in the UK from Poland and other EU Countries. Many UK Employers and Businesses have had to turn more to EU Migrants to fill the skills gap shortage in the UK left after the immigration changes made recently.
Also another interesting fact that was found was that fewer people had left the UK, which opens a question on why?
The financial crisis across Europe has seen a rise in employment in many EU states meaning that many more migrants from European countries will try and seek employment in the UK.
The UK Coalition Govt has openly admitted to making the changes to the immigration with a view to reducing numbers and this has clearly not happened. One could argue that the measures taken have allowed for a situation where the different European Communities living in the UK will keep rising and still hinder the keeping of the UK Culture.
A good example here is when a EU Migrants partner is entering the UK there is no requirements for English level check as with non EU States currently.
Also another interesting fact that was found was that fewer people had left the UK, which opens a question on why?
The financial crisis across Europe has seen a rise in employment in many EU states meaning that many more migrants from European countries will try and seek employment in the UK.
The UK Coalition Govt has openly admitted to making the changes to the immigration with a view to reducing numbers and this has clearly not happened. One could argue that the measures taken have allowed for a situation where the different European Communities living in the UK will keep rising and still hinder the keeping of the UK Culture.
A good example here is when a EU Migrants partner is entering the UK there is no requirements for English level check as with non EU States currently.
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Reasons WHY you should choose UK to do Business
18 May 2010
1. Easy to set up and run: The World Bank claims that it takes just 13 days to set up a business in the UK compared to the rest of Europe average which is 15 days.
2. Competitive Tax Environment for foreigner investors. The UK has lowered its corporate tax rate from over 50%in the 1980's to an extremely internationally compared lower rate.
3. Comparably less barriers for entrepreneurs The Organisation for Economic CO-operation and Development OECD commented that the UK is fifth in the World for Product market regulation.
4. The UK is one of the easiest places to register a property, in fact it is ranked above the USA, France, Japan, Italy, Germany and Canada according to the world bank.
5. Excellent communications network. The UK has the most extensively developed Broadband market compared to other G7 countries
6. Proximity to Europe allowing easy access to the EU countries, which is ranked as 1 of the, if not the biggest single markets in the world.
7. Excellent transport network links- air, sea and rail.
8. High Quality of Living people in the UK enjoy a high standard of living, education, publicly funded health
9. English is the international language of business.
10. London is hosting the 2012 Olympics and the total budget of contracts available should run into the billions
1. Easy to set up and run: The World Bank claims that it takes just 13 days to set up a business in the UK compared to the rest of Europe average which is 15 days.
2. Competitive Tax Environment for foreigner investors. The UK has lowered its corporate tax rate from over 50%in the 1980's to an extremely internationally compared lower rate.
3. Comparably less barriers for entrepreneurs The Organisation for Economic CO-operation and Development OECD commented that the UK is fifth in the World for Product market regulation.
4. The UK is one of the easiest places to register a property, in fact it is ranked above the USA, France, Japan, Italy, Germany and Canada according to the world bank.
5. Excellent communications network. The UK has the most extensively developed Broadband market compared to other G7 countries
6. Proximity to Europe allowing easy access to the EU countries, which is ranked as 1 of the, if not the biggest single markets in the world.
7. Excellent transport network links- air, sea and rail.
8. High Quality of Living people in the UK enjoy a high standard of living, education, publicly funded health
9. English is the international language of business.
10. London is hosting the 2012 Olympics and the total budget of contracts available should run into the billions
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Tier 1 Changes starting 06 April 2010
The UKBA has announced that it will be using the recommendations made by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) and applying some policy and rule changes to the Tier 1 and Tier 2 of the Points Based System in the United Kingdom.
Tier 1 General
The initial period on the Tier 1 visa will be reduced to 2 years and the extension applications will be approved provided sufficient evidence is submitted to verify the applicant is in Highly Skilled employment.
Transitional arrangements will be in place for individuals already n the UK or who have their visa approved before 6th April 2010
The Age section has been changed to allow applicants up to 39 years old to claim for points
Qualifications criteria have been changed to again allow for points for people with Bachelor Degrees (30 points) with reduced points for PhD Holders. (45 Points)
Previous Earnings section has an increase in the required earnings to allow for points for earnings of 25,000 GBP and above
An Additional salary band will be introduced with a threshold of 150,000 and above (75 points)
Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa (PSW)
Graduates of Medical Schools located in the UK, are now able to switch into Tier 1 Post Study within 12 months of completing their foundation programme
Tier 1 General
The initial period on the Tier 1 visa will be reduced to 2 years and the extension applications will be approved provided sufficient evidence is submitted to verify the applicant is in Highly Skilled employment.
Transitional arrangements will be in place for individuals already n the UK or who have their visa approved before 6th April 2010
The Age section has been changed to allow applicants up to 39 years old to claim for points
Qualifications criteria have been changed to again allow for points for people with Bachelor Degrees (30 points) with reduced points for PhD Holders. (45 Points)
Previous Earnings section has an increase in the required earnings to allow for points for earnings of 25,000 GBP and above
An Additional salary band will be introduced with a threshold of 150,000 and above (75 points)
Tier 1 Post Study Work Visa (PSW)
Graduates of Medical Schools located in the UK, are now able to switch into Tier 1 Post Study within 12 months of completing their foundation programme
Monday, 30 November 2009
Immigration Statistics Released
26 November 2009- Statistics from July till September 2009 have been released by the Home Office. The report covers asylum cases, forced removals of illegal immigrants and migration from Eastern Europe.
Findings show that asylum cases have dropped by about 24% in comparison with Q3 of 2008.
Outcomes on Asylum cases have been raised by about 38% compared to 2008 with the approval/grant rate falling to 12 %. The UKBA did meet their targets of 60% of cases decided within 6 months.
Eastern European applications to work in the UK have stabilized and figures released demonstrate that net migration fell to the lowest level since the eight accession countries joined the EU in 2004.
Another interesting finding is that 14% of those coming to the United Kingdom in 2008 were British Citizens returning to live in the UK, more than any other nationality.
Findings show that asylum cases have dropped by about 24% in comparison with Q3 of 2008.
Outcomes on Asylum cases have been raised by about 38% compared to 2008 with the approval/grant rate falling to 12 %. The UKBA did meet their targets of 60% of cases decided within 6 months.
Eastern European applications to work in the UK have stabilized and figures released demonstrate that net migration fell to the lowest level since the eight accession countries joined the EU in 2004.
Another interesting finding is that 14% of those coming to the United Kingdom in 2008 were British Citizens returning to live in the UK, more than any other nationality.
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