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More international students are entering UK universities

“UCAS says a record 40,720 international students from outside the EU have been accepted on courses this year, a 6% increase on last year. This is due largely to a 30% rise in the number of Chinese students choosing to study in the UK.”

https://www.studyinternational.com/news/uk-universities-more-international-enrolments/

studyinternational.com While EU student applications are stagnant, a higher number of students are applying from outside the EU are applying to UK universities.

UK post-study work visa: What we know so far - Study International

The biggest news for international students last week was the UK government’s announcement that it will be bringing back the two-year post-study student work visa.

Reversing Theresa May’s abolition of the visa seven years ago, the new immigration route will be open to “international students who have successfully completed a course in any subject at undergraduate level or higher at a higher education provider with a track record of compliance, and have Tier 4 [student visa] leave at the point the route is introduced”. It’s a significant extension from the current four-month limit for bachelor or master’s graduates to look for work

https://www.studyinternational.com/news/uk-post-study-work-visa-2019/

studyinternational.com The two-year post-study work visa is back in the UK after being abolished seven years ago. Here's what we know of the new "graduate route" so far.

How immigrants have enriched the UK culture

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has welcomed immigrants with open arms since the 1950s. In the decades since the Second World War, the UK has transformed into a diverse and multi-ethnic agglomeration.

The way immigrants have been valued and respected in the UK is a refreshing change from the unproductive xenophobic rhetoric elsewhere, which we hear so much about these days. Britons realise that immigrants bring not just their skills but also their values. They enrich not just the economy, but the culture as well.

https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2019/09/09/how-immigrants-have-enriched-the-uk-culture/

theupcoming.co.uk The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland has welcomed immigrants with open arms since the 1950s. In the decades since the Second World War, the UK has transformed into a diverse and multi-ethnic agglomeration. The way immigrants have been valued and respected in the UK is a refreshin...

How will Brexit affect UK passport holders and travel to the EU?

Brexit uncertainty and the looming possibility of a no-deal departure could see an end to friction-less travel between the UK and EU.

https://www.itv.com/news/2019-08-14/how-will-brexit-affect-uk-passport-holders-and-travel-to-the-eu/

itv.com Brexit uncertainty and the looming possibility of a no-deal departure could see an end to frictionless travel between the UK and EU. Since the 2016 referendum, a record number of people have rushed to get EU passports for fear of losing their right to border-free movement – and not just within Eur...

Dozens of suspected migrants rescued off southern coast of England

Dozens of suspected migrants have been brought to shore in the UK after a rescue operation was conducted off southern England on Friday morning.

The Home Office said the UK’s Borderforce had dealt with a number of incidents in the English Channel, with a cutter and coastal patrol vehicle sent to intercept four small boats.

https://www.euronews.com/2019/08/09/dozens-of-suspected-migrants-rescued-off-southern-coast-of-england

euronews.com Dozens of suspected migrants have been brought to shore in the UK after a rescue operation was conducted off southern England on Friday morning.

Britain Plans to Relax Immigration Rules for Scientists

In the 2018/19 academic year, the number of EU students enrolling in Britain's leading universities fell by 3 percent, with the biggest drop hitting postgraduate research courses.

Johnson, who led the campaign to leave the EU, has advocated an Australian-style, points-based immigration system to give the government more control to attract talent needed to fill gaps in the workforce.

https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2019-08-08/uk-to-relax-immigration-rules-for-scientists-pm-johnson

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‘A national shortage of artists’: Immigration rules for creatives relaxed

Easier pathways to employing artists from outside Europe have been given the green light, despite the likelihood they will be reviewed after Brexit.

https://www.artsprofessional.co.uk/news/national-shortage-artists-immigration-rules-creatives-relaxed

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Boris Johnson’s plan for immigration after Brexit

Boris Johnson is already drawing the ire of many right-leaning members of his party by opening up the possibility of an amnesty for 500,000 illegal immigrants in the UK.

The UK’s new prime minister has also confirmed that he intends to scrap Theresa May’s net migration target of 100,000 a year. The prime minister’s official spokesperson said that Johnson “wasn’t interested in a numbers game”.

https://www.theweek.co.uk/brexit/102290/boris-johnson-s-plan-for-immigration-after-brexit

theweek.co.uk Johnson scraps immigration target and calls for points-based system

Boost for Warwickshire employers following student visa reform

Overseas students undertaking courses at a group of leading colleges will now be able to work in the area thanks to a reform in student visas.

https://bdaily.co.uk/articles/2019/08/05/boost-for-warwickshire-employers-following-student-visa-reform

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U.K. Builders See Brexit Crisis When Foreign Labor Disappears

The construction industry, which accounts for 6% of the economy and employs a similar number of people as manufacturing, has a lot to do to prepare for Brexit, when free movement of people between Britain and the remaining 27 EU countries will end.

With the government setting ambitious home-building targets, the sector faces an acute labor shortage after struggling to recruit workers for a decade.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-08-05/u-k-builders-see-brexit-crisis-when-foreign-labor-disappears

bloomberg.com Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg economics U.K. Builders See Brexit Crisis When Foreign Labor Disappears By Olivia Konotey-Ahulu U.K. Builders See Brexit Crisis When Foreign Labor Disappears By Olivia Konotey-Ahulu , Industry to lose access to lifeblood of its workforce Sector needs to recruit 32...

MPs say 'embarrassing and insulting' UK visa system damages Africa relations

British MPs have warned that the UK visitor visa system is “broken” and doing “severe damage” to UK-Africa relations.

The problems faced by experts trying to visit the UK are so widespread that many Africans believe the Home Office to be prejudiced against them and deliberately trying to reduce visitor numbers.

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2019/jul/17/mps-say-embarrassing-and-insulting-uk-visa-system-damages-africa-relations

theguardian.com Cross-party inquiry finds reasons given for failed applications by people from African countries are often perceived as biased or discriminatory

Sopra Steria promised a ‘streamlined’ digital visa service for students - what they got is ‘woefully inadequate’

Universities UK - which represents over 130 higher education institutions - has said that Sopra Steria’s system is unable to meet demand, with students in some parts of the UK waiting 30 days to get an appointment.

https://diginomica.com/sopra-steria-promised-streamlined-digital-visa-service-students-what-they-got-woefully-inadequate

diginomica.com Universities UK highlights reports of students having problems accessing and processing information online, as well as paying high fees to guarantee an appointment.

UK Open For Business!! - UK Visas Israel

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Brexit is in Absolute Chaos - UK Visas Israel

Brexit in Chaos: https://ukvisasisrael.com/2018/07/30/brexit-is-in-absolute-chaos/

ukvisasisrael.com A new Sky News poll out today shows that Brexit is in a severe crisis. The government is losing the trust of the electorate, with 78% that think the government is doing a bad job, and two-thirds thinking the outcome will be bad for Britain. After the EU has already rejected Theresa Mays plan as …

Changes for UK Visa rules for July 2018 - UK Visas Israel

As Brexit approaches so we are starting to see some more changes to the UK Visa rules. Check out our latest blog post: https://ukvisasisrael.com/2018/07/03/changes-for-uk-visa-rules-for-july-2018/

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Pressure to reduce Home Office Visa Fees - UK Visas Israel

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https://ukvisasisrael.com/2018/06/27/pressure-to-reduce-home-office-visa-fees/

ukvisasisrael.com Pressure to reduce Home Office Visa Fees Jun 27, 2018 | Uncategorized MP’s and Campaigners demand action on Home Office exorbitant fees. David Bolt, the independent chief inspector of borders and Immigration has launched an enquiry into the Home office fees for Immigration, nationality and customs...

UK Government to lift cap on Doctors Entering the UK - UK Visas Israel

The Home Office is about to remove the cap on foreign nurses being allowed to work in the UK.
https://ukvisasisrael.com/2018/06/04/uk-government-to-lift-cap-on-doctors-entering-the-uk/

ukvisasisrael.com The Prime Minister has been under a lot of pressure recently regarding the policies of capping highly skilled individuals, in this case doctors, who are so much needed in the UK. There have been signs of the government looking to change this policy but as, yet nothing has been put in place to secure...

What happens when a Visitors Visa is refused - UK Visas Israel

Why it's important to use experienced Immigration Agents. Read our latest blog on how we managed to get a visitors visa refusal decision revoked: https://ukvisasisrael.com/2018/06/12/what-happens-when-a-visitors-visa-is-refused/

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Calling migrant engineers: the UK needs you

The infrastructure of Britain’s engineering sector has long been supported by migrant talent.

With an overall residential shortage of approximately 20,000 engineering professionals, the industry has become reliant upon foreign talent from both inside and outside the EU in the last decade.

theengineer.co.uk Viewpoint As the UK’s engineering skills gap continues to bite, there is a pressing need for migrant engineers. Luna Williams from the Immigration Advice Service explains how overseas engineers can tap into these opportunities. The infrastructure of Britain’s engineering sector has long been s....

UK eases rules, gives students more flexibility for work visas - Times of India

As per the new rules, foreign students can switch over to Tier-2 visa (or skilled worker visa) as soon as they complete their course.

According to current norms, they must wait until they obtain a degree to apply for the Tier-2 visa. This gave students only a small timeframe to find a job while still in the UK.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com UK News: As per the new rules, foreign students can switch over to Tier-2 visa (or skilled worker visa) as soon as they complete their course. According to cur

Home Office visa delays 'inhumane'

UK Immigration and Visa application delay update.
Now more than ever you need to submit a complete application to avoid major delays and refusals.

bbc.co.uk Hold-ups in residency applications are affecting many families living in the UK legally, lawyers say.

Statement: the status of EU nationals in the UK - News stories - GOV.UK

There has been no change to the rights and status of EU nationals in the UK, and UK nationals in the EU, as a result of the referendum.

This is the latest update from UKBA on the matter!

gov.uk There has been no change to the rights and status of EU nationals in the UK, and UK nationals in the EU, as a result of the referendum.

Brexit: Tensions emerge over UK-EU trade negotiations - BBC News

UK and EU politicians have given very different accounts of how the UK's Brexit negotiations should proceed.

The EU's Trade Commissioner, Cecilia Malmstrom, says the UK cannot begin negotiating trade terms with the bloc until after it has left.

bbc.com UK and EU politicians send conflicting signals about how the UK's Brexit negotiations should proceed.

Britain's 40 year relationship with the EU

Britain's relationship with the EU has long been turbulent, here is a look back at the last forty years.

telegraph.co.uk

Pound crashes below $1.30 and bond yields hit record lows as Brexit aftershocks roil global markets

With the pound hitting new 31-year lows, Deutsche Bank has warned the pound could fall to a low of $1.15.

George Saravelos, of Deutsche Bank, sees sterling falling even further.

telegraph.co.uk Sterling plunges to

Brexit: the UK hosts the largest contingent of young French people, Miscellaneous in England

While a majority of British voters have chosen to leave the European Union, a study conducted by the participative website Expat.com reveals that the UK remains the country hosting the largest contingent of young French expats seeking for professional opportunities abroad.

Indeed, 13.5% of Expat.com French members under 35 years of age and registered after January 2015 declared they lived in Britain.

expat.com A study conducted by Expat.com shows that the UK hosts the largest contingent of young French expatriates Miscellaneous in England

Thousands March For Europe In London Brexit Protest

Thousands of demonstrators marched through central London on Saturday in a loud and colorful protest against last week’s vote to leave the European Union, a result that has plunged Britain into political chaos and which most people in the capital rejected.

huffingtonpost.com "We can prevent Brexit by refusing to accept the referendum as the final say and take our finger off the self-destruct button."

Brexit Ground Zero: what now? - Free Movement

Brexit Ground Zero: what now?

freemovement.org.uk 2110 The people of what is currently the United Kingdom have voted to leave the European Union. What happens now? Here I am going to take a quick look at the immediate consequences for EU nationals living in the UK. In short, there are no immediate legal consequences that flow directly from the refe...