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A Success Story - Danny's Visa Appeal
Danny’s Visa Appeal - The story of a man who just wanted a chance to work in the UK. When a Surrey Nursing Home owner arranged a Work Permit for Danny, an ‘in country’ Senior Care worker, in September 2004 he had no idea that it would take two years before he could start work. This is the story of one man's struggle to work in the UK and the remarkable determination of his employer, who just refused to give up.
Yes, Overseas Students can change courses says Court of Appeal
27 July 2008
In a recent Court of Appeal case Lord Justice Sedley delivered a judgement which will have significant consequences for overseas students who are refused Further Leave to Remain.
Three Steps to a Student Visa
4 June 2008
Around 300,000 overseas students are currently studying in the UK...
British Embassy Manila Announcement on Student Visas
03 June 2008
Student Visa Questionnaires no longer required...
UK Border Agency Points Based System Bad News for Lower Paid Skilled Migrants
09 May 2008
Lower paid overseas workers such as Senior Carers and most Nurses have no chance of qualifying to work in the UK under new rules announced by the UK Border Agency...
Eastern Europeans head back east says ippr study
30 April 2008
Half of the eastern European immigrants who arrived in Britain since they joined the European Union in 2004 have already left the UK
New Requirement for student visa extensions - Biometric Data
28 April 2008
The UK Border Agency announces additional requirements for students extending their stay in the UK, including the introduction of biometric data and Biometric Immigration Document.
Foreigners top Sunday Times Rich List
27 April 2008
Foreign born billionaires dominate the top 10 of the 2008 The Sunday Times Rich List...proves the case for a sensible immigration policy...Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal 27.7 billion...
UK Migrants hit by Points-based system changes
26 April 2008
The UK Border Agency are introducing the points-based system (PBS)...but what will happen to those migrants already in the UK under concessions or transitional arrangements?
Gwyneth Dunwoody Dies
20 April 2008
Gwyneth Dunwoody, the longest serving female MP, died this week aged 77. Best known as a prominent backbencher, fighting for the rights of her constituents and taking up the cause of Senior Carer Work Permits.
New Civil Penalties for employing illegal migrant workers will have teeth
18 March 2008
Civil penalties for employing illegal immigrants will be easier to impose than criminal charges.
Immigration rules for students are unrealistic warns Universities
18 March 2008
New immigration rules that require educational institutions to report all overseas students who miss lectures are unworkable.
UK Immigration rules too inflexible India warns
17 March 2008
Britain’s new points-based immigration system risks making it harder for India and other developing countries to export information technology systems to the UK.
New Points System starts for UK immigration starts for Tier 1
03 March 2008
The Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) launched its flagship points scheme last week, the biggest shake-up of the immigration system in 45 years, with the introduction of Tier 1 for highly skilled migrants.
Employers face £10000 fine for each illegal worker
28 February 2008
Employers, which includes individuals, could be hit with a fine of up to £10,000 for employing an illegal worker under new Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, from Friday 29 February...
HC321 Immigration Rule Change to Start Soon
20 February 2008
A statement of changes in Immigration Rules HC 321 was laid before Parliament on 6 February 2008...
Senior Carers in Immigration snakes and ladders
10 February
Senior Carers and other migrant workers in the UK are finding themselves in a Government sponsored game of "Immigration Snakes and Ladders"
BIA Remove medical occupations from national shortage list for work permits
08 February 2008
The BIA cuts 38 occupations from the national ‘shortage occupation’ list for work permits
BIA announce new immigration forms
08 February 2008
New and revised immigration application forms are to be introduced for applications.
New Points Based System Starts New Regime for Migration to Britain
07 February 2008
The Government has announced details of Britain's new points based immigration system (PBS) and 10 year ban for migrants who flout the immigration rules.
Filipino with Indefinite Leave Deported
02 February 2008
Young Filipino deported on ASBO offence highlights need to apply for British Citizenship.
UK Immigration fees to increase soon
31 January 2008
The Border and Immigration Agency (BIA) announce a general increase immigration fees.
BIA Issue Work Permits to Senior Carer Job movers
28 January 2008
Overseas Senior Carers can now switch jobs to employers willing to pay at least £7.02 per hour and the BIA are issuing Work Permits for job-movers.
UK Government response to Immigration Matters Senior Carer Work Permit petiton
23 January 2008
Read the offical response to the Save our Senior Carer (SOS) Prime Ministers petition signed by over 2400 people
Home Office and Border and Immigration Agency Work Permit Forms and Website
23 January 2008
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UK VISA VAF Forms
23 January 2008
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18 January 2008
BIA announce new measures for Senior Carer Work Permits
The Border and Immigration Agency has today published revised ‘transitional arrangements’ for Senior Carers.
14 January 2008
Foreigners to be Fingerprinted
Visa Nationals – overseas visitors from countries requiring a visa to enter the UK - are now having their fingerprints taken in an attempt to control illegal immigration.
08 January 2008
Overstaying students cannot remain in UK contrary to press reports
Alarming stories have appeared today in The Daily Mail and on the BBC website giving the impression that the government is turning a 'blind eye' to overstaying students.
23 November 2007
ANNOUNCEMENT - New College Launched To Accomodate The Growing Market For NVQ Students
A new college will be launched this week to accommodate the growing market for overseas students wishing to study in the UK and for UK based students taking up vocational training courses.
12 November 2007
How To Get A Student Visa
Despite the fact that student visas are being issued every day by British Embassies all over the world, refusal rates in poorer countries remain high.
18 October 2007
Student Visa Appeal Success
At the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) today, Bison UK’s appeal team scored another victory for justice against unfair entry clearance refusals.
06 June 2007
Work Permit Holder Finally Arrives in UK After Successful Visa Appeal
Eric obtained a Work Permit in 2005 as a Senior Carer through Bison UK in London in 2005. What followed over the next 18 months was a series of events which seemed to thwart his every attempt to come to the UK.
09 February 2007
Home Office Changes Rulles on Work Permit Reprints
Following Immigration Matters articles and representations to the Home Office Policy Team, revised rules have been introduced covering requests for reprinted Work Permits.
07 February 2007
Immigration Appeal Allowed by Common Sense Judge
Bison UK’s appeal team scored another victory against unfair visa refusals in the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) this week. Immigration Judge Trainer "allowed" the appeal for our client Solly on the spot, after ruling that the “burden of proof” on whether or not a reference in genuine rests with Entry Clearance Officer (ECO), not the visa applicant.
26 January 2007
Embassies Ignore Immigration Judges' Rulings
Rulings laid down by Immigration Judges at appeal tribunals are being flouted by Entry Clearance Officers (ECO’s) in British High Commission posts.
27 September 2006
You Must Do IELTS To Prove Your Proficiency In English
Maricel, a Filipina Senior Care Worker, came to the UK as a visitor in 2004 to visit her sister. Whilst visiting the UK, she saw opportunities for care work and consulted Bison UK to apply for her work permit.
20 September 2006
Are Unfair Visa Refusals Undermining The Home Office?
Obtaining a Work Permit for a much needed overseas worker is not easy, as many of you who have dealt with the Home Office are aware. Caseworkers at Sheffield based 'Work Permits UK' rigorously check every document and reference to ensure the person is qualified to do the job.
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