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16.02.2010 - New rules for students applying under Tier 4 from the 3d of March 2010

Starting from the 3rd of March 2010 the new rules for students applying under Tier 4 come into force.
These rules will be applied for those students who intend to come in the UK to study below degree level in the further education and English language sectors.

22.12.2009 - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! (2009)

Dear All,

Law Firm Ltd wishes you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope your holidays will be filled with joy and happiness! 

 

From home to home,
And heart to heart,
From one place to another
The warmth and joy of Christmas,
Brings us closer to each other.
 
By Emily Matthews

17.12.2009 - Standard VAT rate returns to 17,5%

The standard rate of VAT was temporarily reduced to 15 per cent on 1 December 2008 and it will return to 17.5 per cent on 1 January 2010.

11.11.2009 - New Changes (Nov. 2009)

The Prime Minister Gordon Brown has finally unlocked the framework of the new bill and has made important announcements in respect of consolidating, simplifying and repealing existing immigration acts.

05.10.2009 - Test

16.09.2009 - Test English News

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13.09.2009 - New changes in PBS (Sept. 2009)

The UKBA has announced several changes in the requirements and the procedure of the following applications that will be applicable from 01st of Oct. 2009:

I    Representatives of Overseas Business Category:

1. Sole Representatives
From 01st of Oct. 2009, Sole Representatives of overseas companies would be required to pass an English language test in line with the language requirement for working in the UK under Tier 2 of the PBS i.e. at least 4.0 in IELTS.

They would also be given initial leave for 3 years that could be extended for further 2 years.

2. Representatives of Overseas Media Org...








08.09.2009 - Proposed changes to Tier 2 of the Points-Based System

Following the recent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report on the workings of Tier 2, and the subsequent UK Border Agency press release on the 19th August, it seems that the Government is set to make significant changes to the rules and regulations governing Tier 2 of the Points-Based System (PBS).

Firstly, the MAC report recommends that, in the current, difficult economic climate, it would be beneficial to the UK labour force to have improved access to the skilled jobs for which Tier 2 certificates of sponsorship are issued. As a consequence, all skilled vacancies will have to be advertis...