Immigration update: British nationality applications, interviews for students, and sponsor circumstance changes *

United Kingdom - July 26 2012
From 16 July, it will no longer be possible to submit British Nationality applications to the British High Commission or British Consulate in the home country of the applicant.

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Immigration update: family visitor appeals to be abolished *

United Kingdom - June 28 2012
With effect from 9 July 2012 new Immigration Appeals (Family Visitor) Regulations 2012 will come into effect.

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New immigration rules for family migration and other applications *

United Kingdom - June 15 2012
A Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules was issued on 13 June which covers a wide range of visa applications, including those to join or remain with family members in the UK, who are British citizens or settled persons.

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Migration Advisory Committee launches review of the Tier 2 Codes of Practice *

United Kingdom - May 15 2012
The Migration Advisory Committee (“MAC”) today launched a call for evidence to enable them to review and report back to the Government on various issues around the Tier 2 Codes of Practice.

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Immigration update: cancellation of Public Enquiry Office appointments *

United Kingdom - May 3 2012
The Public Enquiry Office (“PEO”) in Croydon has confirmed that their IT system is not coping with the high increase in applications and urgently needs an IT upgrade.

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