Foreign national identity cards roll out speeds up

Skilled migrants renewing their visas to stay in the United Kingdom will be issued with an identity card from the New Year the Home Secretary Alan Johnson announced today, three months ahead of schedule. (more)

Changes to the Immigration Rules

The latest Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules was laid before Parliament yesterday. (more)

New controls help protect jobs for British workforce

A raft of new government measures will ensure that resident workers can have every opportunity to fill vacancies before they are offered to workers abroad, the Home Secretary announced today.Following careful consideration, the government has accepted the recommendations made last month by the Migration Advisory Committee to tighten up the rules controlling when skilled workers are allowed to take jobs in the United Kingdom under the government's points-based system. (more)

New visa route for Turkish businesspersons

The UK Border Agency has introduced a visa route for Turkish nationals applying to establish in business under the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA). (more)