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Participate in the survey on how those coming to the UK to work in Tiers 1 and 2 may be granted indefinite leave to remain, or settlement

10th June 2011: You can have your say on how those coming to the UK to work in Tiers 1 and 2 may be granted indefinite leave to remain, or settlement. You can participate in the survey, which opened on 9 June 2011 and is to continue till 9 September 2011.



The UK Border Agency said: `The Government has committed to reforming all routes of entry to the UK in order to bring immigration levels under control. The settlement, Tier 5 and overseas domestic worker reforms will work alongside the annual limit, the new student visa reforms and changes to the family route which will be consulted on later this year.

The UKBA added: `We are reviewing how those who come here to work in Tiers 1 and 2 may be granted indefinite leave to remain, or settlement, in the UK….

`You can respond online to the consultation at:http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/work-routes-consultation 



You can also contact: Work and settlement consultation, UK Border Agency, 1st Floor, Green Park House, 29 Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 2AJ.

Or email at: Worksettlementconsultations@homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk

From 4 July 2011,Work entitlements to be limited to UK migrants at higher educational institutions

14th  June 2011: Come 4 July, and the government will restrict work entitlements to migrants studying at higher educational institutions and publicly funded further education colleges only.


This is just one of the many amendments in the next set of changes to the Immigration Rules affecting Tier 4 - the student tier - of the points-based system.

The set of changes has been laid in Parliament and will come into effect on 4 July 2011.

The UK Border Agency said: `The Home Secretary announced changes to the Immigration Rules in a statement to Parliament on 22 March, following a major public consultation on reforming Tier 4. The first set of changes came into effect on 21 April.

`The aim of the revised Immigration Rules is to deliver a strong migration system which tackles immigration abuse, while allowing genuine students to study at genuine colleges.

From 4 July the government will also restrict the sponsorship of dependants to those studying at postgraduate level at higher educational institutions on courses lasting at least 12 months, and government-sponsored students on courses lasting at least 6 months.


Education providers will also be required to vouch that a new course represents genuine academic progression; and ensure that maintenance funds are genuinely available to the applicant, by introducing a declaration on the visa application form.

The UKBA added the changes will also see the publishing of “a list of financial institutions that we consider, on the basis of experience, do not verify financial statements to our satisfaction in more than 50 per cent of a sample of cases”.

Also to be introduced is a streamlined application process for low-risk nationals applying to attend courses with Highly Trusted Sponsors.

The list of courses for which students must receive ATAS clearance will be extended; and the ability to deliver accountancy courses accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) will be restricted to those sponsors accorded platinum or gold status by ACCA; and clarify the position of overseas universities with campuses in the UK.

These changes were announced by Immigration Minister Damian Green in a written ministerial statement this morning. You can download this statement, and the statement of changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1148) from the right side of this page.

Come, work & go: UK announces proposals against settling down of foreign pros

10th June 2011: The UK government has made it clear to the immigrants that they should come, work, and go home. The David Cameron government, in effect, announced proposals for preventing foreign professionals from settling permanently in the UK.


The Home Office claimed the Government sets out proposals for breaking the link between temporary and permanent migration; and the migrants coming to work on temporary visas will no longer be able to apply for permanent settlement, under the proposals.
 
The announcement is a part of the continuing process to bring down the number of migrants. The proposals will affect Indian skilled workers, as well as not-so-skilled workers, including cooks and domestic helps traveling to Britain with their employers.

The current system meant almost anyone who has been working in the UK for five years is eligible to apply to stay permanently.

Launching a public consultation on reforms to the work routes leading to settlement today, the immigration minister also set out plans to re-classify visas as either 'temporary' or 'permanent' and introduce stricter criteria for those who want to stay.

Immigration Minister Damian Green said the proposals are aimed at 'breaking the link between temporary and permanent migration.'



He added: 'Settlement has become almost automatic for those who choose to stay. This needs to change. The immigration system has got to be made to work properly.

'We want the brightest and best workers to come to the UK, make a strong contribution to our economy while they are here, and then return home.'

Key proposals under consideration in the 12 week consultation are: Re-branding Tier 2 or the skilled worker route as temporary, ending the assumption that settlement will be available for those who enter on this route;

Allowing certain categories of Tier 2 migrant, for example those earning over £150,000 or occupations of a specific economic or social value to the UK, to retain an automatic route to settlement;

Creating a new category into which, after three years in the UK, the most exceptional Tier 2 migrants may switch and go on to apply for settlement;

Allowing Tier 2 migrants who do not switch into a settlement route to stay for a maximum of five years with the expectation that they and any dependants will leave at the end of that time;

Introducing an English language requirement for adult dependants of Tier 2 migrants applying to switch into a route to settlement;

Restricting the maximum period of leave for Tier 5 Temporary Workers to 12 months; and closing or reforming routes for overseas domestic workers.



Home secretary Theresa May said: "I shall break that link and return to a position where Britain will continue to attract the brightest and best workers, who will make a strong contribution to our economy and society during their stay, then return home.

A small number of exceptional migrants will be able to stay permanently but for the majority, coming here to work will not lead automatically to settlement in the UK.

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