UKBA Controllingmigration news This feed provides all the latest news from the UK Border Agency website. http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/news-and-updates/ en-us UK Border Agency Wed, 12 May 2010 05:04:39 +0100 Volcanic ash - impact on visa services http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/09-ash-impact-on-visa-services Following the disruption caused by the volcanic eruption we are pleased to report that normal service has been resumed at all of our visa operations. 26 Apr 2010 09:06:10 GMT http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/09-ash-impact-on-visa-services UK airports reopen http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/uk-airports-reopen Some UK airports will be receiving inbound flights from 22.00 tonight (Tuesday 20 April). Many passengers are continuing to return to the UK by ferry or rail. 20 Apr 2010 21:19:10 GMT http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/uk-airports-reopen Notice for holders of expired visas whose travel plans have been disrupted by the volcanic ash http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/07-expired-visas-ash The UK Border Agency would like to reassure travellers who have been unable to leave the UK and whose visas have now expired. 17 Apr 2010 16:27:30 GMT http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/07-expired-visas-ash New rules for skilled and highly skilled migrant workers http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/04-new-rules-t1t2 Changes to Tiers 1 and 2 of the points-based system came into effect yesterday. 7 Apr 2010 12:10:43 GMT http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/04-new-rules-t1t2 Tier 4 changes for education providers and migrant students http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/03-t4-changes Changes to the Immigration Rules came into force yesterday, affecting migrant students and the educational providers that sponsor them under Tier 4 of the points-based system. 7 Apr 2010 11:57:04 GMT http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/03-t4-changes Changes to the 'knowledge of language and life' requirement for settlement http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsfragments/25-kol-settlement1 <p>The UK Border Agency has made important changes to the ESOL provisions within the 'knowledge of language and life' requirement for people seeking settlement in the UK.</p> 7 Apr 2010 10:37:33 GMT http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsfragments/25-kol-settlement1 New super premium service for applications http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/01-super-premium On Tuesday 6 April the UK Border Agency is launching a new service for customers applying to extend their permission to stay in the UK. 1 Apr 2010 07:57:37 GMT http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/april/01-super-premium Visa Waiver Test results for eastern Caribbean http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/255022/visa-waiver-test-eastern-carribe The government has announced that it is considering introducing a visa requirement on visitors to the UK from Dominica and St Lucia, after carrying out a Visa Waiver Test on seven countries in the eastern Caribbean. 31 Mar 2010 14:45:41 GMT http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/255022/visa-waiver-test-eastern-carribe Prime Minister sets out new immigration measures http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/255022/80-pm-immigration-measures The Prime Minister has explained how the government is transforming the way it deals with immigration through its 'controlled and fair' points-based system. 31 Mar 2010 14:06:21 GMT http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/255022/80-pm-immigration-measures European Integration Fund call for proposals 2009 http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/255022/66-eif-call-for-proposals Information on how to apply for the European Integration Fund 2009. 29 Mar 2010 14:13:25 GMT http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20100503160445/http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/2010/255022/66-eif-call-for-proposals