Visas, Immigration & Nationality

Family Holidays

Can we finally take children out of school for family holidays?

Are you planning your family holidays in 2016? Tighter school attendance policies from September 2013 meant that children aged 5-16 at English state schools (private schools are exempt) must go to school “regularly”. The Department for Education believes “regular” means your child going to school every single day, with attendance not falling below 90% (1…
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Student loans

NEW! Student Loans for Master’s Degrees

If you plan to take a postgraduate master’s course from 1 August 2016, you may be able to get a Postgraduate Loan of up to £10,000 to help with course fees and living costs.  You can apply from late June 2016. To get student loans, you must normally live in England and be under 60…
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Queen Elizabeth

The Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebrations

Queen Elizabeth II was born on 21 April 1926 and became our longest-reigning monarch after more than 63 years on the throne in 2015. During her life, Her Majesty has managed to: Officially launch 21 ships Hold weekly meetings with 13 Prime Ministers Pose for 130 portraits Keep 31 of her favourite dogs corgis Invite…
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Immigration Case Court Fees Increase by up to 500%

The government is trying to save money on the proceedings fees for the immigration cases which are subject to a consultation until 3 June. Justice minister Dominic Raab stated: ‘In light of the challenging financial circumstances we face we have already had to take difficult decisions. We have implemented enhanced court fees, above the cost…
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Tier 2 Visas - iam: latest immigration news

New Tier 2 Visa Restrictions after MAC Reviews

Latest Immigration News: Last year the Home Office commissioned the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to advise on restricting Tier 2 visas to genuine skills shortages and highly specialised experts and to undertake a review of nursing shortages. The MAC’s reports can be found at www.gov.uk As a  result, new immigration reforms will be introduced in…
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