Showing posts with label UK Visa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label UK Visa. Show all posts
Wednesday, 16 February 2011
Monday, 14 December 2009
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:
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
Thursday, 10 December 2009
ID Cards for foreign nationals -Tier 2 applicants included
From January 2010 migrant workers and their dependants will receive an ID card when they apply to extend their visa duration under Tier 2 of the UK points system.
All in country Tier 2 applications submitted from 6 January 2010 will need the submission the applicant's biometric details.
Certain categories of of Visas already have a requirement to submit biometrics when extending their stay in the UK. (See Identity Cards for more info)
Click here to find the locations of the Home Office Biometric Enrollment centres
Click here to find the Post Office enrollment locations
Here is the map and a PDF on the process. from the UKBA
All in country Tier 2 applications submitted from 6 January 2010 will need the submission the applicant's biometric details.
Certain categories of of Visas already have a requirement to submit biometrics when extending their stay in the UK. (See Identity Cards for more info)
Click here to find the locations of the Home Office Biometric Enrollment centres
Click here to find the Post Office enrollment locations
Here is the map and a PDF on the process. from the UKBA
Wednesday, 9 December 2009
UK Govt responds to media on Tier 4 abuse
08 Dec 2009. The British Government answered to accusations by UK Media that the Tier 4 of the points based system is being abused by foreigners not really studying.
The UKBA answered by saying that they still have the ability and training to pick up forged documents and phony applications and that anyone found do so can be banned from making future applications for 10 years.
They then went on to reiterate that any institute on the Tier 4 sponsor found enrolling migrants that do not intend on studying will have their license revoked as quickly as possible.
The UKBA answered by saying that they still have the ability and training to pick up forged documents and phony applications and that anyone found do so can be banned from making future applications for 10 years.
They then went on to reiterate that any institute on the Tier 4 sponsor found enrolling migrants that do not intend on studying will have their license revoked as quickly as possible.
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
EEA Family Permit
1 December 2009- Recently I have received a number of inquiries on the issuing of an EEA Family Permit and the related issues with this type of Visa for the United Kingdom.
So I think it would be useful to list some of the key points with this visa and explain a little more on the rules and procedures in place for this type of visa.
An EEA family permit is a form of entry clearance/Visa issued to the non-EEA (Non EU Citizen) natonal family members of an EEA national who is in or intends to move to the UK in order to be with their EEA national.
Key Points of EEA Family Permit
An EEA national (and his/her family members) normally receive permanent residence after 5 years exercising treaty rights in the UK.
Treaty Rights
This refers to the Treaty that established the European Community. The rights apply to citizens of the European Economic Area and enable them to live and work in the United Kingdom provided they will be self-sufficient (not a burden on the social assistance system).
Family Permit Procedures
Under European Community Law, EEA Family Permits must be given priority and when assessing an EEA Family Permit the UKBA needs to be satisfied that applicants meet the following:
Applicants claiming to be Direct Family members need to show that they are related as claimed to the EEA National who is exercising treaty rights in the UK or who intends to do so. If they can show this they have a right to an EEA Family Permit unless they potentially could be excluded onthe grounds of public security or public health.
Criteria for non-EEA national family members:
So I think it would be useful to list some of the key points with this visa and explain a little more on the rules and procedures in place for this type of visa.
An EEA family permit is a form of entry clearance/Visa issued to the non-EEA (Non EU Citizen) natonal family members of an EEA national who is in or intends to move to the UK in order to be with their EEA national.
Key Points of EEA Family Permit
- EEA Family Permits can be obtained from any British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate abroad
- It is not necessary for an applicant to travel to his/her country of origin to apply.
- EEA Family Permits are issued free of charge
- EEA FAmily Permits are valid for six months from the date of issue and may be used for multiple entries
- EEA Family Permit applications are given priority treatment by posts abroad.
- Family members are defined as a spouse, civil partner, child under 21 or dependent children over 21.
An EEA national (and his/her family members) normally receive permanent residence after 5 years exercising treaty rights in the UK.
Treaty Rights
This refers to the Treaty that established the European Community. The rights apply to citizens of the European Economic Area and enable them to live and work in the United Kingdom provided they will be self-sufficient (not a burden on the social assistance system).
Family Permit Procedures
Under European Community Law, EEA Family Permits must be given priority and when assessing an EEA Family Permit the UKBA needs to be satisfied that applicants meet the following:
Applicants claiming to be Direct Family members need to show that they are related as claimed to the EEA National who is exercising treaty rights in the UK or who intends to do so. If they can show this they have a right to an EEA Family Permit unless they potentially could be excluded onthe grounds of public security or public health.
Criteria for non-EEA national family members:
- Holds a valid passport
- Has evidence that they are related as claimed e.g. marriage certificate or birth certificate
AND also - the EEA National:
- Is residing in the United Kingdom and the non-EEA national is joining them or
- intends to travel to the UK within 6 months and will be joining or accompanying the EEA National
- For dependent family members financial dependency is defined as a family member that needs the financial support of the EEA national or his/her spouse/civil partner. The applicant should be financially dependent on the EEA national
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