13 January 2011. With changes in UK Immigration law occurring so frequently, it can be difficult to keep up to date. Major changes are expected in the immigration system this year and this article will discuss some of the reforms in the immigration system so far proposed.
Changes to Tier 1 & 2 of the points based system
The Home Secretary announced on 23 November 2010 a number of changes to immigration policy in respect of Tiers 1 and 2 of the points-based system, designed to deliver the government's commitment to place a limit on non-EU economic migration to the UK.
These changes will be implemented in April 2011.
The changes announced are:
Tier 1: Highly skilled workers, investors, entrepreneurs and recent graduates from UK universities
• The Tier 1 (General)...