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London Metropolitan University ban lifted

London Metropolitan University ban lifted

The Home Office has now overturned the previously imposed ban on London Metropolitan University, which stripped them of their right to sponsor and admit students from outside the European Union.

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I now pronounce you… under arrest

I now pronounce you… under arrest

A major crackdown is underway against illegal immigrants who try to marry in an attempt to remain in the UK.

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Your questions, expertly answered

Your questions, expertly answered

Your Questions Expertly Answered.

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No “amnesty” for immigrants

No “amnesty” for immigrants

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg announced last week that he was abandoning the “earned citizenship” or “amnesty” proposal.

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UKBA overstays its welcome

UKBA overstays its welcome

Home Secretary, Theresa May, said in an unscheduled Commons statement last week that the UK Border Agency is to be abolished.

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South Africans to visit UK without visa?

South Africans to visit UK without visa?

The South African government has announced renewed efforts to convince the UK government that South Africans should not need a visa to visit the UK.
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The best things in life come in two’s  – find out how to get dual nationality?

The best things in life come in two’s – find out how to get dual nationality?

More South African investors are looking to Portugal as a means to not only acquire dual citizenship for themselves and their families, but also the freedom to live, work and travel in Europe in the future.
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Discover your route to a British passport

Discover your route to a British passport

Attend FREE nationality seminars in 2013.
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Non-EEA student visa applications on the rise

Non-EEA student visa applications on the rise

Despite all the student visa reforms that took place in 2012 – including the removal of the post-study work route for almost all jobs – recent figures released by UCAS have shown a marked increase in student visa applications.

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New ‘Life in the UK’ test to be introduced

New ‘Life in the UK’ test to be introduced

A new ‘Life in the UK’ test for migrants wishing to seek permanent residence in the UK or naturalisation as a British citizen will be introduced on the 25th of March 2013.

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Well-regarded Travel Clinic nurse passes away

Well-regarded Travel Clinic nurse passes away

Gail Graham, owner and nurse at the 1st Contact Travel Clinic in London, passed away on the 20th of January 2013, after a long battle with illness. She was 56 at the time and left behind a long-time partner and sister.

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Attend this year’s British and EU Nationality Seminars

Attend this year’s British and EU Nationality Seminars

Philip Gamble’s widely regarded British and EU Nationality seminars will be held in Arabia, North, Eastern and Southern Africa during 2013.  Continue Reading

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Check your visa status

Check your visa status

With the start of a new year, it is very important that you ensure that you are aware of your visa status.

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Celebrating 150 years of the London Underground

Celebrating 150 years of the London Underground

Wednesday the 9th of January marks 150 years since the first London Underground train made its maiden voyage. Many events have been planned for the month and the rest of the year to celebrate this monumental occasion.

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TB testing for South Africans going to UK

TB testing for South Africans going to UK

South Africans intending to go to the UK for 6 months or more will now have to undergo tuberculosis testing as part of the visa application process. Continue Reading

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100 000 face-to-face interviews planned for student visa applicants in 2013

100 000 face-to-face interviews planned for student visa applicants in 2013

Theresa May has announced that from April 2013, more than 100 000 student visa applicants would be interviewed by border officials in an effort to put an end to the use of student visas as a “backdoor route” to work. Continue Reading

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Australian Working Holiday visa price hike faces opposition

Australian Working Holiday visa price hike faces opposition

The Australia Tourism Export Council (ATEC), joined by about 30 prominent youth and backpacker industry bodies, has written a letter to treasurer Wayne Swan, urging the government to rethink their plans to increase the cost of a working holiday visa by almost 30%. Continue Reading

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Immigration scam ringleader jailed for 6 years

Immigration scam ringleader jailed for 6 years

An investigation by the UK Border Agency’s criminal and financial investigation team has culminated in the arrest of 9 people, including ringleader Ruth Nabuguzi, who received a sentence of 6 years’ imprisonment. Continue Reading

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UK still a viable option for international students

UK still a viable option for international students

Last week, top officials in the education sector stated that the UK is still a viable study option for legitimate students, despite the fact that around 500 bogus colleges have been closed down in the last year and a half. Continue Reading

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“Kickstart” helps to ease relocation stress

“Kickstart” helps to ease relocation stress

1st Contact, the most established relocation company for working travellers heading to the UK, developed the idea of a “Kickstart package” about six years ago.  Their aim was to create a product that provides everything needed by people moving to the UK to live and work.

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