Immigration Rule Changes Announced by UK Border Agency Following yesterday’s Immigration Matters story about Government plans to introduce a restricted form of post study work visa, the UK Border Agency has published details of a written ministerial statement, which was laid in Parliament yesterday outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules. The UK Border Agency said the new Immigration Rules (HC1039) will come into effect on 6 April 2013, and will include changes to: The Tier 1 (Graduate entrepreneur) route, to include additional places for talented MBA graduates from UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). This will also include the UK Trade and Investment’s elite global graduate entrepreneur scheme. The Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) route, to split the application process so that applicants will no longer have to pay the full fee up front. This will also mean applicants will not have to submit their passport to us while their application for endorsement by a designated competent body is being considered. Tier 2, to improve the flexibility for intra-company transferees and for employers carrying out the resident labour market test. The shortage occupation list and the codes of practice for skilled workers. Tier 4, to allow completing PhD students to stay in the UK for one year beyond the end of their course to find skilled work or to set up as an entrepreneur. Family and private life – these are minor changes to reflect feedback from legal practitioners and our caseworkers.
Posted on: Wed, 20 Aug 2014 07:35:18 +0000
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