Immigrants now require 'permission' to stay in UK

uk.workpermit123 · Post by **uk.workpermit123** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 5:33 pm

Hi,

I saw in economictimes on 13th Nov 2009 in india an article with title as in subject which says...."Further tightening its noose on immigrants, the UK has proposed a bill under which five current application categories available to such people will be replaced with a clear-cut concept - 'permission' to be in the country."
It also says..."Yesterday, Prime Minister Gordon Brown had announced that doors will be shut to highly skilled non-EU doctors and engineers, and the government will consider denying visa to students seeking entry to short-term programmes. "

1) Can someone throw some light on this?
2) When it is going to come in effect. Meaning till when Tier1 is applicable?
3) Will it affect those who already got a Tier1 or gets Tier1 before this 'permission' things come in effect?

I am not yet sure whether i have already lost the opportunity of Tier1. Please help with correct information.

Thnaks and Regards,
AKS

ukvisaguru_co_uk · Post by **ukvisaguru_co_uk** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 7:34 pm

Hi,

These changes are proposed. Indian newspaper always print these stories as they know so many Indians are willing to settle abroad.

I will advice you to check UKBA site regularly instead of relying on news stories.

Here are the details with access to original pdf files on the right
http://www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/siteco ... r-migrants

MACY · Post by **MACY** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:05 pm

Are there any upcoming changes for tier 1..if yes wt possibly wud be "the new rules" .?.. PLz share ur views tnx...

vks · Post by **vks** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:58 pm

The draft of the bill proposed in the parliment:
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... n-bill.pdf

Sky_High · Post by **Sky_High** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 9:47 pm

I do not see how this new bill will make immigration more difficult!

Is it an other window dressing by Government?

Post by **vinny** » Fri Nov 13, 2009 11:11 pm

What's the difference between "permission" and "leave to enter/remain"?

Markie · Post by **Markie** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:47 am

For those coming to the UK...Vinny you're right there;s no difference at all...

Based on what I understand from the text...if an immigrant commits an offense whilts here, the Govt will have a futher say if she/he will 'permitted' for a longer stay here...

vinny wrote:What's the difference between "permission" and "leave to enter/remain"?

uk.workpermit123 · Post by **uk.workpermit123** » Sat Nov 14, 2009 5:41 am

In case this bill gets approved, any i dea about the timeline of starting it? Meaning, normally at what point of an year UK Govt makes a new law effective? So that can get an idea of safe period for applying for Tier1.

Thanks,
AKS

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Immigrants now require 'permission' to stay in UK

Immigrants now require 'permission' to stay in UK