Immigration Advice & Services

19/12/2011 - From today, the UK government's Ministry of Justice is introducing new fees for some asylum and immigration appeals, and changing the way customers can submit their appeals. This new policy reflects the government's view that users of the appeals system, who can afford to pay, should contribute to the system's cost. Fees of £80 for a ...

17/12/2011 - Johnson Mackenzie Ltd. offers the “Premium Service” to those applicants who would like to have a decision on their applications on the same day. We can represent and submit our clients’ applications at Public Enquiry Office in Croydon for same day processing of applications. This offer is only for the applicants who are already in ...

23/11/2011 - Controls to restrict how Bulgarian and Romanian nationals access the UK labour market will be extended until the end of 2013, Immigration Minister Damian Green announced today. This means Romanian and Bulgarian (EU2) nationals seeking to work in the UK will continue to require permission from the UK Border Agency before they can work in the ...

05/10/2011 - The UK Boder Agency have made some amendments to the list of approved English language test providers for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner applications. The amendments include: Three tests awarded by Cambridge ESOL now offer certification at 3 levels of the Common European Framework rather ...

20/07/2011 - The government has announced the way that it will encourage exceptionally talented leaders in the fields of science, humanities, engineering and the arts to come to the UK. The new Tier 1 (Exceptional talent) category will open on 9 August 2011. This new category will facilitate not only those who have already been recognised but also ...

11/07/2011 - From Monday 18 July, UKBA customer reception facilities in Reliance House will be moving to brand new premises in The Capital Building, 6 Union Street, Liverpool L3 9AF. The new facilities, which have been designed with the customer in mind, encompass the public enquiry office, reporting centre and further submissions unit. The premises are now more convenient ...

09/06/2011 - Migrants coming to the UK to work on temporary visas will no longer be able to apply for settlement, under proposals announced by the government today. The government is implementing reforms to the mmigration system which will reduce the level of immigration to sustainable levels. Key proposals under consideration in the 12 week consultation are as ...

19/05/2011 - From Monday 23 May, tribunals will not consider evidence submitted after an application has been made, in appeals relating to applications made in the UK under the points-based system. UK Border Agency statistics show that around two-thirds of appeals allowed by immigration judges are due to late evidence being submitted. The rules change is designed to end ...