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Entry to the United Kingdom under the points-based system Youth Mobility Scheme is based on a quota system for participating countries, rotating annually. Currently the countries participating in the scheme are Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand.
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From the 22nd February 2010, any migrant who applies to study in the UK under Tier 4 of the points-based system must have a
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) from their prospective sponsor.
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The UK Border Agency has announced that, from 1 February 2010, it is not accepting any new applications under the Tier 4 student route of the points-based system at the following visa application centres:
- North India - New Delhi, Jalandhar and Chandigarh
- Bangladesh - Dhaka, Sylhet and Chittagong
- Nepal - Kathmandu
From today, identity cards for foreign nationals are being rolled out to another category of migrant: skilled workers and their dependants.
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The independent Migration Advisory Committee has completed its review of Tier 1 of the government's points-based system.
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From 30 November 2009, the UK Border Agency is introducing fingerprint checks at the border for passengers with biometric UK visas, entry clearances and identity cards for foreign nationals (ICFNs).
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From 14 December 2009, the resident labour market test for Tier 2 of the points-based system will be extended to four weeks for all jobs, the Government announced today. This will replace the current requirement to advertise jobs for two weeks, or one week for jobs where the salary is £40,000 or more.
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Every migrant who enters the United Kingdom will require 'permission' to stay under new draft proposals published in Parliament today.
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