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info@commonwealthcontractors.comIn 2006 the criteria surrounding the approval of Highly Skilled Migrant Programme Visas (HSMPs), now Tier 1 General of the Points Based System, were increased and this left many skilled International Doctors unable to qualify for a UK work visa. The tightening of the requirements of the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) also increased pressure […]
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In order to satisfy the new English Language Requirement and gain a UK Visa an individual will need to pass an acceptable English Language test with one of the UK Border Agencies authorized test providers. That is unless the individual comes from a majority English Speaking Country, in which case the individual can provide a […]
The latest UK Immigration Statistics reveal a significant increase in the number of Tier 5 Youth Mobility Visas (UK Working Holiday Visas) approved in Australia and New Zealand in 2010 when compared to Tier 5 Youth Mobility UK Immigration Statistics compiled during the recession. Between October 2009 at February 2010 Australian Tier 5 Youth Mobility […]
IR35 Review As expected IR35 (otherwise known as Intermediaries Legislation) will be reviewed as part of a wider review of small business taxation. Prior the formation of the Coalition Government the Conservatives announced plans to review the legislation in a letter to the Professional Contractors Group (PCG). Details are expected to be released in the […]
British Retail Consortium Warning Back in May the British Retail Consortium (BRC) warned that a hike in the VAT rate to 20% would cost ‘163,000 jobs over four years and reduce consumer spending by £3.6 Billion’. In a report carried out for the BRC by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) the organisation […]
The UK Border Agency has released a new application form and guidance document for the Tier 4 Highly Trusted Sponsor Scheme. The changes “clarify some of the questions that the sector has raised around required information and reflects changes to the current operation procedures”. The Highly Trusted Sponsor Scheme, which was rolled out under Tier […]
Nigeria, Abuja Tier 1 Highly Skilled (formerly HSMP) 92% of applications processed within 5 Days 96% of applications processed within 10 Days 96% of applications processed within 15 Days 98% of applications processed within 30 Days 98% of applications processed within 60 Days Total Monthly Decisions: 57 Tier 2 Skilled (formerly Work Permit) 100% of […]
Bangladesh, Dhaka Tier 1 Highly Skilled (formerly HSMP) 9% of applications processed within 5 Days 11% of applications processed within 10 Days 21% of applications processed within 15 Days 94% of applications processed within 30 Days 96% of applications processed within 60 Days Total Monthly Decisions: 51 Tier 2 Skilled (formerly Work Permit) 33% of […]
India, Banglore Tier 1 Highly Skilled (formerly HSMP) 2% of applications processed within 5 Days 48% of applications processed within 10 Days 93% of applications processed within 15 Days 98% of applications processed within 30 Days 99% of applications processed within 60 Days Total Monthly Decisions: 150 Tier 2 Skilled (formerly Work Permit) 72% of […]
Pakistan, Islamabad Tier 1 Highly Skilled (formerly HSMP) 3% of applications processed within 5 Days 39% of applications processed within 10 Days 80% of applications processed within 15 Days 87% of applications processed within 30 Days 92% of applications processed within 60 Days Total Monthly Decisions: 155 Tier 2 Skilled (formerly Work Permit) 10% of […]