Suspension of Youth Mobility Scheme route for Japanese nationals for 2010

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. (more)

Changes to student applications from 22 February 2010

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. (more)

Suspension of Tier 4 student applications in North India, Nepal and Bangladesh

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