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United Kingdom: New Work Restrictions and Other Changes for Foreign Students
Effective March 3, 2010, foreign nationals applying to enter the UK or to extend their stay as students enrolled in courses below a degree level will only be allowed to work for 10 hours per week rather than the current 20 hours. In addition, the dependents of students enrolled in courses below degree level... »
United Kingdom: Upcoming Immigration Changes in 2010
This spring, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) is expected to introduce more stringent overseas employment requirements for new intracompany transferees and limit their ability to apply for permanent residence. The UKBA will also introduce new internship and work experience categories for foreign nationals and is also expected to loosen compliance requirements for foreign nationals... »
United Kingdom: Migration Advisory Committee Announces Tier 1 Recommendations
The United Kingdom’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended a number of changes to the country’s immigration programs for highly skilled foreign nationals under the Points Based System, including adjusting the points allocation for previous salary figures and lowering the minimum education requirement. The MAC’s recommendations will not take effect without further action by... »
United Kingdom: Labor Market Test Advertising Requirement Extended to Four Weeks
Effective December 14, 2009, advertising requirements for Tier 2 of the UK’s Points Based System will become more stringent. Employers seeking to sponsor a foreign worker to fill any Tier 2 position requiring a resident labor market test will be required to advertise the position for four weeks. »