27 December 2007

The Border & Immigration Agency's new advertising campaign has been launched.

22 November 2007

The Border & Immigration Agency, as part of its comprehensive programme to reform Britain's immigration controls, has today announced that businesses must source migrant labour through legal means or face severe penalties.

13 November 2007

From 30 November 2007 the academic technology approval scheme (ATAS) will become a mandatory requirement for students intending to enter or remain in the UK for more than 6 months to undertake postgraduate studies or research in certain designated subjects.

12 November 2007

Revised application forms and guidance notes have been introduced by the Border & Immigration Agency.

1 November 2007

From 2008, a points based system will begin to operate in the UK.

17 October 2007

The Border & Immigration Agency has today announced that there are currently delays in the processing of work permit applications of up to 7 working days and applications for reviews are currently taking up to 7 weeks to process.

Tuesday 24 July 2007

The Government has announced a mandatory new requirement for educational establishments wishing to bring in international students under the points based system (PBS) which is set to be introduced for students early in 2009.

Monday 23 July 2007

As of today, Chartered Quantity Surveyors have been added to the National Shortage Occupation List with the result that work permit applications for Chartered Quantity Surveyors will no longer need to be subject to a full resident labour test.

19 April 2007

Immigration Minister Liam Byrne, today unveiled the timetable for introducing the UK’s new Points Based System (PBS) for migration.

Monday 2 April 2007

The Immigration and Nationality Directorate has, as of today, been renamed the Border and Immigration Agency.

Thursday 8 March 2007

As of 2 April 2007 Home Office fees for immigration applications will increase.