News

Latest news items

English language tests for applications under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system

24 January 2012
The UKBA has amended the list of approved English language tests for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner applications.

UNHCR: Record number of African refugees and migrants cross the Gulf of Aden in 2011

20 January 2012
UNHCR reports a a record 103,000 refugees, asylum seekers and migrants from the Horn of Africa made the perilous journey to Yemen in 2011

Tier 2 and 5 applications will move online from 14 February 2012

19 January 2012
Changes to the Immigration Rules have today been laid before Parliament that will enable applicants applying under Tier 2 and 5 and their dependants who are in the UK to apply online for permission to stay (further leave to remain) in the UK. This service will be launched on 14 February 2012.

European Court of Human Rights blocks Abu Qatada deportation to Jordan

17 January 2012
ECtHR rules that the deportation of Abu Qatada from the UK to Jordan would be a violation of Article 6 (right to a fair trial)

New reports question impact of migration on UK unemployment

10 January 2012
Reports by the government's Migration Advisory Committee and NIESR offer conflicting conclusions on immigration and UK unemployment levels

Update for Tier 4 sponsors: educational oversight and other changes

10 January 2012
Changes to the Tier 4 Scheme for Sponsors

Institute for Public Policy Research says economic woes expected to dampen net migration

03 January 2012
IPPR brieifing reviews the migration trends and policy changes in 2011 and looks forward to possible developments in 2012

UKBA: Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) - new procedure for Arts Council England endorsement

03 January 2012
Applicants under Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) of the points-based system must follow a new procedure for Arts Council England endorsement

ECJ: A right of permanent residence may be acquired only through periods of residence which satisfy the conditions laid down by EU law

22 December 2011
Court of Justice of the European Union press release following the ruling in Joined Cases C-424/10 and C-425/10 on the periods of residence for non-Member State nationals

ECJ: An asylum seeker may not be transferred to a Member State where he risks being subjected to inhuman treatment

22 December 2011
Court of Justice of the European Union press release following the ruling in Joined Cases C-411/10 and C-493/10 on the transfer of asylum seekers to EU Member States

Subscribe to EIN news feed

About EIN news

The EIN news section contains general news and updates on immigration, asylum or refugee issues. We cover issues in the UK or that are relevant to the UK.

UK border sign from GOV.UK

If you have a recent immigration or asylum-related publication that you would like to see covered in EIN news, please email us with the details.

Key public resources

Best Practice Guide to Asylum and Human Rights Appeals
The current electronic version of the essential BPG by Mark Henderson, Rowena Moffatt, Alison Pickup and Monika Nollet freely available on EIN

ILPA + EIN Directory of experts
The Directory of Experts on Countries of Origin provides legal professionals with detailed information on a wide variety of experts

Timeline of policy and legislative changes affecting migration to the UK (1983 to 2024)
A scrollable timeline of 40 years of immigration law and policy from the Home Office

Disclaimer

The publication of materials from, or links to, other sites and organisations on the EIN news section is for informational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement or approval.