UK Immigration News

Restriction to UK Visa services for Nigeria

With effect from 00:001 BST on Monday 11 April, and until further notice, the visa sections in Lagos and Abuja will not be accepting visa applications from first-time visitors to the UK (including business visitors) aged between 18 and 30 inclusive. (more)

11 April 05 | No comments | Full Article

UK HSMP MBA Provision Information

The 2004 Budget announced a new provision for graduates of 50 top business schools to work in the UK for up to 12 months on completing their MBAs. This provision will form part of the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP). (more)

07 April 05 | No comments | Full Article

New UK Work Permit Reviews Process

With effect from 4 April 2005 the Reviews Team will only accept two reviews per original application refused. (more)

04 April 05 | No comments | Full Article

New UK Home Office Service Standards

From 1 April 2005, service standards for all schemes managed by WP(UK) will include the time taken to process payments in order to reflect the end-to-end process for applications. The standards will also be based on the applications received during a period. (more)

03 April 05 | No comments | Full Article

UK Working Holiday Visa Applications

With effect from 00.01 hours BST on Saturday 2 April 2005, and until further notice, working holidaymaker applications at the visa sections in Colombo, Kuala Lumpur, Gaborone and Windhoek will not be accepted. (more)

02 April 05 | No comments | Full Article

UK Work Permit Reprints Policy

Work permits are valid for endorsement by Entry Clearance Officers for six months after the date of issue. After six months the work permit is no longer valid for use. (more)

01 April 05 | No comments | Full Article