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International student policy at stake in UK Cabinet reshuffle
Rishi Sunak’s Cabinet reshuffle could have a significant impact on the UK’s positioning towards international student recruitment.
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From Application to Graduation: Your Guide to the UK Student Visa
Embarking on a journey for higher education in the United Kingdom is an exciting venture, but the logistics of visas can seem extremely challenging. In this comprehensive guide, we'll be simplifying the UK Student Visa, covering everything from application processes to work rights.
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Heathrow Airport Welcomes Home Office Decision to Eliminate ETA for Connecting Passengers in UK: New Report You Need To Know
London Heathrow Airport has welcomed a landmark decision by the Home Office to drop the requirement for airside transit passengers to obtain an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).
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DJs and dog walkers count as ‘skilled workers’ for immigrants coming to UK
Yoga teachers, dog walkers and DJs are among the categories of overseas workers eligible to apply for UK skilled worker visas.
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How can UK universities avoid UKVI ‘action plans’?
The University of Glasgow and the education provider Study Group being placed on UKVI ‘action plans’ has reignited concerns about visa fraud at UK institutions
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USA H-1B Work Visa Changes Taking Effect on January 17, 2025
Here’s the news story of how the H-1B visa program is evolving and what it means for those dreaming of working in the U.S. starting January 17, 2025 onwards
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UK bars employers from shifting sponsorship costs to skilled workers
The new policy mandates that businesses cover expenses such as Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS), sponsor licences, and other related costs.
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UK opens pre-travel requirement to non-Europeans
The UK government is introducing electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for millions of visitors who pass through the UK border every yea
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Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) factsheet – January 2025
Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) are being introduced worldwide for visitors to the UK who do not currently need a visa for short stays, or who do not already have a UK immigration status.
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Visa-waiver system could overwhelm UK immigration services, law firm warns
Nicolas Rollason, an immigration partner at the London law firm Kingsley Napley, said the real problems may not emerge until April, when the ETA applies to those travelling by air, Eurostar or ferry.
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UK visas: Applications from abroad drop 43% as fast-track AI work permits proposed
The drop of 395,100, or 42 per cent, has been driven by sharp falls in the number of overseas students and foreign care workers applying to come to Britain.
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Government strengthens Migration Advisory Committee
The government has delivered on its manifesto promise to strengthen the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)
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New UK visa application supplier in Ghana from 22 October 2024
Ghanaians applying for visas to enter the UK will need to use a new visa application centre (VAC) from 22 October 2024
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Government restoring order to “broken” immigration system
The government has today made clear its commitment to bring down historically high levels of net migration
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UK to expand digital travel to more visitors
Everyone wishing to travel to the UK – except British and Irish citizens – will need permission to travel in advance of coming here. This can be either through an ETA or an eVisa.
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UK Work Visa opens new opportunities for international workers in 2024
The job market in the United Kingdom offers diverse opportunities, presenting numerous short-term work
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Major changes ahead for UK visa application centres worldwide
Travellers applying for UK visas should be aware of significant changes to the management of visa application centres worldwide.
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New measures set out to reduce net migration
New measures to cut historically high levels of net migration have been announced today, bolstering
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eVisa transition: vulnerability support confirmed
The government is urging all those across the UK who use a physical immigration document to take immediate
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UKCISA responds to Home office proposals on student immigration
Today’s announcement by the Home Office proposes a review of the way universities work with global education agents to recruit international students
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Rishi Sunak faces cabinet backlash over plans to curb foreign student visas
Rishi Sunak is facing a cabinet revolt over plans to scrap a graduate visa scheme that allows overseas students to live and work in the UK for up to two years after graduation.
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Rishi Sunak appears to bow to cabinet pressure over graduate visa scheme
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has bowed to pressure from some of his senior cabinet colleagues over proposed changes to the graduate visa scheme.
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eVisa rollout begins with immigration documents replaced by 2025
The next stage in the government’s plan to modernise the border and introduce a digital immigration system is under way,
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Petition calls on UK government to reconsider healthcare visa term
An online petition which urges the UK government to allow foreign healthcare workers, a large chunk of them from India
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Student update: Changes to the Immigration Rules, March 2024
The Home Office has published a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules which will affect immigration applications for the UK.
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Statement on the MAC review of the Graduate route March 2024
The Graduate immigration route was created as a post-study work route to attract international students to the UK as part of the UK Government’s International Education
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4 UK visa options for Nigerians and others, without an employee letter
The UK has made some immigration changes and recently, visa fees have risen. The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)
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UK home care providers lose workers as immigration rules tighten
UK home care providers have started losing workers due to the tightened immigration rules by the Home Office.
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Lamentations in UK as international students number drop on strict student visa rule
Officials in UK universities worry about the economic fallout from a sharp decline in international student enrollments due to strict immigration policies.
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Graduate visa critically important for UK jobs, growth and global ambitions
Since the launch of the government’s International Education Strategy in 2019, growth in international student
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Home Secretary underlines commitment to cut net migration
Measures to transform the UK’s legal migration system, bolster border security and drive down unsustainable and unfair levels of migration will come into force within weeks,
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Tough government action on student visas comes into effect
Restrictions to student visa routes came into effect yesterday, as the government continues to slash migration and curb abuse of the immigration system.
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UK sets April deadline for new Skilled Worker applicants to meet hiked salary requirements
The United Kingdom has announced elevated salary requirements for workers who want to enter the country under the Skilled Worker route
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Increases to the Immigration Health Surcharge
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is increasing
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Home Secretary unveils plan to cut net migration
The UK Government will introduce a plan to deliver the biggest ever cut in net migration and curb abuse of the immigration system.
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Changes to student visa route will reduce net migration
New government restrictions to student visa routes will cut net migration while protecting the economic benefits students bring to the UK.
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