sazkhan wrote:skstar wrote:Still nothing has been confirmed. The UKBA website is the primary source to go to if in doubt over anything.
On 10th May they made the announcement of removing the right of appeal for a family visitor visa (I know it's not related to Spouse visa category) but in the same article this was written '
Further changes following the 2011 family migration consultation will be announced in due course'
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitec ... ily-appeal
AOA sazkhan,
I believe the Home Secretary has a lot of changes she wants to be implemented and they will be announced in the coming week or two.
There is speculation on how quickly the MAC report recommendations will be introduced, but there is little doubt that they will be pushed through.
I accept that skstar is right that the UKBA is primary source to go to, but when you read articles like
“There is an interesting interview with the Immigration Minister, Damian Green, in today's Times (it's not available online - subscription only). No great revelations, but he just confirms what we have suspected. Some relevant extracts:
* The coalition government has pledged to reduce immigration from 240,000 to tens of thousands by 2015. It's still an achievable goal.
* Bans on the right of appeal for visitor visas. Coming in June is the stipulation that only those visiting close family member will be allowed to appeal, and from 2014, nobody.
* Announcement 'shortly' of changes that will make it more difficult for people to claim the right to a family life.
* Determined to reduce the number of immigrants who can bring their families to live in Britain. A UK husband will have to prove a minimum income before being allowed to bring in their foreign bride.
* Tougher English language requirement to promote integration.
* Making it more difficult to bring in elderly relatives, to reduce demand on NHS and other services.
* British business must reduce dependency on foreign workers.”
So it seems certain that an announcement is imminent, maybe as early as in the next week or two.
I suggest keep checking the UKBA News & Udates section for these changes.
Allah hafiz