visas and immigration

Probe launched into ‘bogus’ Scots colleges

UK ministers have launched an investigation into “bogus colleges” that lure foreigners to Scotland by signing them up for courses at institutions that don’t exist.

Big Brother contestant told to leave UK

Big Brother star Makosi Musambasi has been given notice by immigration officials to quit Britain, she said today.

UK is 'top spot for EU migration'

The UK has been the top destination for immigrants from the 10 new European Union member states since the trade bloc expanded last year, a report says.

'Incredible impact' of sham marriage law

A woman has been jailed for setting up scam marriages to help Indian men skip immigration procedures.

The International Who's Who Of Corporate Immigration Lawyers - Fifth Edition

Of the UK immigration law specialists based in England, Julia Onslow-Cole is the only one to appear in the list of most highly regarded practitioners across the globe.

Warmer welcome for foreign talent

A Government scheme to attract foreign entrepreneurs to the UK by opening doors to contacts and streamlining immigration applications is to expand from April.

It's hard work being an immigrant, says Germaine Greer

"Holders of foreign passports who have been granted leave to stay in the UK indefinitely have been following the row that threatens to unseat the Home Secretary with particular attention.

Ifans in fight to reunite Luis with his love

NOTTING Hill star Rhys Ifans is lending his support to a campaign to bring a deported Patagonian man back to Wales.

UK goes all out to woo pros

As America debates the need for greater number of foreign skilled workers, Great Britain is taking the first step to ensure that skilled professionals choose UK as destination.

Home Office creates new advisory board

As part of the Government's work to ensure that migrants who settle legally in the UK can properly integrate into British society, Immigration Minister, Des Browne today announced a new board, the Adv

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