Author: Charlie

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Mexico launched the priority visa service

This priority visa service is available for all visa categories with the exception of: Settlement, EEA Family Permit, Tier 1 and Overseas and Commonwealth visa applications. EEA Family Permit applicants are not required to purchase priority services. EEA Family Permit applications are considered priority, free of any additional charge, in line with the UK Entry…
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New Immigration forms

New Home Office Application Forms Released

UK Immigration and Visas have launched new application forms that are to be used from 1 December 2013 for in-country applications. There is now a new FLR (FP) form that is to be used in place of the FLR (O) application form if you are applying for limited leave to remain in the UK on…
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Update to New English Language Tests

The Home Office have made some amendments to the list of approved English language tests for applicants applying for a UK immigration visa under tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner applications. The updated list include the contact details for test providers and clarifies the acceptable test levels…
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UKBA Backlog dubbed ‘Completely unacceptable

Following an investigation on applications to remain in Britain on the basis of marriage by Chief Inspector of Boarders and Immigration, John Vine, a backlog of over 16,000 unresolved cases were discovered, over 2000 of which were simply found dumped in boxes. Mr. Vine described the situation as ‘completely unacceptable’ and stated that it was…
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English Language Requirement for Family Members Entry Clearance

Unless you are a national of a Majority English Speaking Country or  are a long-term resident of a country with no test centre, and you are applying for a visa from that country, you are required to have passed an English language test for applications as a spouse, partner or fiancé or proposed civil partner joining a…
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