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.
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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.
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.
The UK has lifted a ban on student visas for applicants from Northern India. The ban was introduced last month after a surge in applications from this region.
It was announced yesterday by the UK Border Agency that further enhancements to the Points Based System Sponsor Management System would be made.