I read an article on the Telegraph web-site that confirmed that there will be some major changes to UK Settlement and Family Applications. The changes mentioned in the article are extending the period of time needed to claim settlement from 2 years to 5 years.
The changes are another step that the authorities are attempting to reduce the numbers of migrants entering the UK and also their aim is to limit the abuse of this particular Visa as they claim that there have been many sham marriages in the past few years. If a couple needs to remain together for 5 years before the migrant can claim settlement rather than the 2 years currently then the idea is that this would curb abuse.
The article also confirmed that the consultation will look at Article 8, right to family life with a view to assessing how this should be decoded.
I have not found any published articles or news about this on the UKBA website or other web resources but as soon as I locate any confirmation on the details I will post accordingly.
Wednesday, 13 July 2011
UK Ticket Holder Wins Euromillions Record 161 Million Pounds
An unidentified (as yet) British Euromillions Lottery ticket holder stands to become the 430th richest person in the UK. There were another two UK-based lottery winners who each won 1,7 million when they matched 5 numbers and the bonus lucky star.
The national lottery officials did verify that this winning jackpot amount was the biggest yet in the UK and in Europe with the previous record being 113 Million pounds won the previous year in October.
The national lottery officials did verify that this winning jackpot amount was the biggest yet in the UK and in Europe with the previous record being 113 Million pounds won the previous year in October.
Tuesday, 12 July 2011
new changes to to UKBA Website due soon
There are changes due to the UKBA website which are set to commence from 18 July 2011. The idea here being that the UK govt intends to have one integrated web-site for UK Visa applicants from all over the world.
Currently if you are looking to enter the UK on any kind of Visa, there are different processes for some countries and the information available is spread across a confusing network of embassy and partner websites.
If you are already in the UK on a visa then there different processes from those entering the UK for the first time and these changes aim to consolidate and improve the information available for both types of applicants.
These changes are welcome albeit very late in my opinion.
Currently if you are looking to enter the UK on any kind of Visa, there are different processes for some countries and the information available is spread across a confusing network of embassy and partner websites.
If you are already in the UK on a visa then there different processes from those entering the UK for the first time and these changes aim to consolidate and improve the information available for both types of applicants.
These changes are welcome albeit very late in my opinion.
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