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20.12.2010 - No more Tier 1 (G) from Overseas


Tomorrow (22nd of Dec. 2010) will be the last day when overseas applicants will be able to make their applications under Tier 1 (G) as from 23rd of Dec. 2010, it has been decided to close Tier 1 (G) for applicants applying from outside the UK. The reason of making this decision in such haste is because the overseas diplomatic posts have already received numerous applications, which if approved would exhaust the quota i.e. 600 for each month till March 2011. This has effectively closed the Tier 1 (G) route for all overseas applicants.

There will not be any changes to those applicants who wish ...

13.12.2010 - Student Visitor Visas – English Language Courses


From 10 January 2011 the students who wish to study English Language courses for longer than 6 months, will be able to get a Student Visitor visa for up to 11 months (at present the maximum length of Student Visitor visas are 6 months).  The fee for extended visa will be the same as for the 6-month Student Visitor visa and conditions will remain the same as well i.e. no work permissions and no dependants allowed to accompany / join the main applicant.  This concession has been made just for English language students as for other courses, the applicants would be required to comply with the stri...

12.12.2010 - VAT Changes


Current VAT rate is increasing from 17.5% to 20% on 4th January 2011. All the sales of standard rated goods and services must charge 20% VAT from or after 4th January 2011.

These changes are valid only for standard VAT rate because there is no changing in the zero rated or reduced rated VAT sales as well as there is no change to the VAT exemptions.

08.12.2010 - Summary of Proposals for Tier 4 – Students


A new consultation has been lodged to bring in new restrictions on the Tier 4 visa applicants which will end on 31st of Jan. 2011. Following is the summary of the new proposals made by the secretary of state home department:

1.    It has been proposed to restrict Tier 4 largely to degree-level courses and to child students. Those who wish to study below degree level might be required to study at highly trusted sponsors only.

2.    There are no proposals to amend / change rules relating to Tier 4 (Child).

3.    All Tier 4 applicants might be subject to a secure English language test showing com...






23.11.2010 - New Rules – New Restrictions


Finally, the Home Secretary Ms. Theresa May has announced new rules which will bring drastic changes to the existing criteria of certain immigration categories while removing a few all together.

Tier 1 General: From April 2011, this category will be closed and no new applicants either from in-country or from outside the country will be able to apply under this category. The Tier 1 (G) migrants who already have been given visas will not be affected and they will be able to continue enter / reside in the UK.

Tier 1 Exceptionally Talented People: From April 2011, a new category will be introdu...




25.10.2010 - Slots available for same-day service

 

We have got one slot available for a SET (O) application for 01st of Nov. 2010 and one for a Tier 1 (PSW) Application for 03rd of Nov. 2010. If any one is interested to make their application using same day service, please contact us ASAP.

26.07.2010 - The new requirements for spouses - the date has been announced

 

The minister of state for immigration has announced the date when the new requirement of English language would be introduced for the partners / spouses / fiancés of British Citizens or of those who are settled in the UK.

1.    Date:

From 29th of Nov. 2010, all applicants applying either from inside the UK or from outside will be required to provide evidence of their ability to communicate in English language by providing evidence of their nationality from an majority English speaking country or passing an English language test from the approved list of the UKBA.

2.    Who will be affected?...

25.07.2010 - Tier 4 – New Rules

As expected, some more changes has been announced and rules relating to students` entry clearance / leave to remain applications which we have summarized as follows:

1.    From 23rd of July 2010, due to the successful legal challenges, the requirement of having funds maintained for a particular period of time before the date of application has now been incorporated in the immigration rules, thus making it a rule enforceable in law. The Court of appeal has recently held in Pankina case that the requisite of having the funds maintained for a particular period of time is not a necessary requireme...

28.06.2010 - Immigration CAP (June 2010)

The Secretary of State has announced an interim cap on the number of migrants seeking leave to enter / entry clearance under Tier 1 (G) and Tier 2 (G) migrants, while making the eligibility criteria for Tier 1 (G) stricter.

1. From 19th of July 2010 till April 2011, only a total of 24,100 applicants would be allowed to enter the UK under Tier 1 (G) and Tier 2 (G). This is just an interim quota, and the UKBA will come up with a permanent quota for each quarter that would be applicable from April 2011.

2. From 19th of July 2010 all Tier 1 (G) applicants (those who are applying from outside the U...

24.06.2010 - Budget June 2010

New budget is announced in the month of June 2010 which will affect almost all corners of life in UK. The summary is given below:

Income Tax

Personal allowance is to increase to £7,475 from April 2011.

Capital Gains Tax

For low and middle income earners, the capital gains tax is 18% but for the higher income tax rates, the CGT will become 28% in the future. However, the annual allowance of £10,100 is also present for all the capital gains.

VAT

From 4 January 2011, the main VAT is to rise from 17.5% to 20%.

Corporation Tax

From 1st April 2011, the corporation tax rate will be reduced from 28% t...

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