Recent research has found that tinkering with the UK’s visa system by successive governments has cost the UK economy more than £600m per year.
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Following Damien Green’s visit to Bangladesh, the ban on Bangladeshi UK visa applicants was partially lifted on 22 July 2010, with those applying for foundation degrees, Bachelor programmes and post-graduate courses able to finally arrange a visa application appointment.
Damien Green, the UK Immigration minister has drawn the battle lines against those who think the UK is soft touch. He said the Government was determined to send a clear message to those with no right to come to the UK.
Some students applying under the Tier 4 (General) category of the points based system will be required to undergo secure English language testing from 12 August 2010.
Alan Duncan, the Conservative Minister of State for International Development has announced that the Bangladeshi visa ban is to be lifted soon, during a visit to the country.
Open date: 28 June 2010
Close date: 17 September 2010
The new coalition UK Government does believe that the UK can benefit from migration but that it must not go unchecked.
Post study work applications will be exempt from the temporary immigration cap in place until April 2011, after which the government will introduce a permanent cap which could encompass all tiers of the points based system.
Rumours are rife that the Home Secretary’s recent announcement of a temporary cap on UK immigration has caused a revolt by cabinet members, leading to a watering down of the Conservatives flagship election promise.
New Home Office Minister, Theresa May announced details of the cap on immigration from outside the EU. She plans to cut the number of skilled migrants coming to the UK to 24,100 – 5% less than in 2009.