How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

Settlement in UK to be linked to minimum salary of £31,000 — Immigration Minister

LONDON, the United Kingdom–The United Kingdom (UK) is set to introduce a minimum earnings figure of £31,000 to qualify for permanent settlement or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), the Immigration Minister said last week.... Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

Senior carers win stage in appeal for right to settle in UK

LONDON, the United Kingdom–Many migrant care workers have been denied settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) in the United Kingdom (UK) even after five years of continuous work because they do not meet the new requirement introduced last April: they should be earning a minimum of £7.02 per hour, based on the UK Border Agency’s Standard Occupational Classification Codes of Practice. ... Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

UKBA publishes Tier 4 blacklisted financial institutions

LONDON, the United Kingdom–The UK Border Agency (UKBA) published the names of blacklisted financial institutions which “on the basis of experience” they will no longer accept to verify financial statements in Tier 4 student visa applications. ... Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

Minor Tier 2 change a major concern

LONDON, the United Kingdom–Cynthia Barker of Immigration Advisers Bison UK warns that the “minor technical change” related to Tier 2 and work permit holders who are applying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) should be of major concern for migrants who are not being paid the correct salaries (as stated on their work permits). ... Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

UK announces more non-EU restrictions on Tier 2 working visas

LONDON, the United Kingdom–The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has advised last week that the Home Office official Shortage Occupation List will be “revised” to “restrict migrants from outside the European Economic Area to a smaller proportion of occupations within the UK (United Kingdom) labor market.”... Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CYNTHIA BARKER

More challenges for Tier 4 students due to 3-year rule

LONDON, the United Kingdom–As if international students do not have enough to worry about, many are now being hit by the new hurdle: the “three-year rule.” ... Read more

Working in Canada | By STEPHEN C NAROMAL

Investment risks

CALGARY, Alberta, Canada–Some people are successful in stock market investing. Those who make money are better informed and make timely decisions. They know the risks involved and watch out for them. That way, they can position themselves for profit taking when the appropriate time comes.... Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

Healthcare workers needed in UK now

LONDON, the United Kingdom–Despite high unemployment in the United Kingdom (UK), healthcare support workers or care assistants are still desperately needed by employers who cannot fill vacancies locally.... Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

Another major care home group goes bust

LONDON, the United Kingdom–Administrators have taken over a care group for people with learning disabilities in Scotland and north-east England that suffered continuing cash flow difficulties, according to a BBC report.... Read more

How 2 Come to the UK | By CHARLES KELLY

14-year stay immigration concession to be closed

LONDON, the United Kingdom–The Home Office plans to shut down what many see as a loophole that grants illegal immigrants a permanent stay in the United Kingdom (UK) after 14 years whether they entered the UK legally or not, The Telegraph reports.... Read more

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