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Archive for September, 2013

Gherson Awarded 'UK Immigration Advisory Firm - 2013'

Last night saw the inaugural 2013 High-Value Immigration Awards take place at The Westbury Hotel in Mayfair. The event, sponsored by Invest UK and London & Capital, allowed successful incoming entrepreneurs, high value immigrants and participating companies an opportunity to celebrate the achievement of those individuals and organisations involved in bringing investment into the UK. After some no-doubt difficult deliberation from the panel of judges, comprised of a group... Read more »

Posted: 26 September 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

New English language requirement for settlement

From 28 October applicants applying for indefinite leave to remain or naturalisation in the UK will be required to demonstrate a knowledge of the English language in addition to the Life in the UK test. Applicants will be required to demonstrate to the UK Border Agency that they have a B1 rating in speaking and listening in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference. The same exemption rules apply, as on the Life in the UK test, however, some applicants will not need... Read more »

Posted: 23 September 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Tier 2 and the Statement of Changes HC628

The new Statement of Changes that was released on 6 September 2013 brings about a small number of noteworthy changes to Tier 2 of the Points Based System. These changes will come into effect as of 1 October 2013. Perhaps the most significant change for Tier 2 is the removal of the English language requirement in the Tier 2 (ICT) category . Currently, Tier 2 (ICT) Migrants extending their stay in the UK beyond three years are required to evidence English of at least level A1 on the Common... Read more »

Posted: 20 September 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

"Curbing EU immigration could cost the UK economy 60 billion"

The price tag of a EU exit or tighter immigration controls is estimated to be in the region of £60billion. That is the amount the UK could suffer in lost GDP by 2050, according to the recent report from Harvey Nash recruiters and the think tank Centre for Economics and Business Research ('CEBR). The CEBR's analysis adds supports the ONS's findings a few weeks ago that the UK would need seven million more migrants over the next 50 years to keep national debt levels down. Critics of... Read more »

Posted: 18 September 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Russia Today

Vladimir Putin swept to power on 7 May 2000, promising a new regime defined by modernisation and economic reform. He also promised to implement anti-corruption measures that would curtail the systemic problems that plagued Boris Yeltsin's tenure as President. As well as a return to order and stability, Putin's first two terms as President saw Russia's nominal GDP double, climbing from 22nd to 11th largest in the world. Real incomes more than doubled and Russia's middle class exploded from 8 million... Read more »

Posted: 17 September 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Immigration and British Perception of Immigrants: good or bad for the UK?

Recently, Lord Ashcroft commissioned a poll of over 20,000 people to discover British attitudes on immigration. The resulting report found that 60% of people believe immigration has produced more disadvantages than advantages for the country as a whole. According to the report, the main disadvantages include the notion that immigrants claim benefits or use public services without contributing toward the cost of those systems, and create an added pressure on school places and health care... Read more »

Posted: 13 September 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Changes to Police Registration in London

Registration with the police is a condition of many types of visa for certain foreign nationals over the age of 16 years old who come to the UK. Those required to register must do so within seven days of entering the UK, and any changes that require registering (such as an extension of leave, switch of immigration status, marital status, address or passport change) must likewise be registered within seven days of the change. Those residing outside of the London area will need to register... Read more »

Posted: 03 September 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

Landlords Reject Calls to Check Immigration Status of Their Tenants

In the Queen's speech of May 2013 the government outlined plans to make landlords' check the immigration statuses of their tenants to ensure that they have a legal right to reside in the UK. This month the British Property Federation (BPF) expressed concerns that such plans are unworkable. The BPF stated that it was unrealistic to expect landlord's to be able to check complex documents without adequate legal training. Anyone who works in the field of immigration and nationality can understand... Read more »

Posted: 02 September 2013 | Author: Gherson Immigration | Comments (0)

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