An immigration computer database is being set up to track down the 150,000 people who are overstaying or remaining in UK illegally, it was revealed this week. Letters will be sent to those in the ‘migration refusal pool’ warning that they will be deported and barred from entering the UK if they do not leave within 28 days.
In a new move private companies are being invited to tender for the multi-million pound contract.
If you are here on a student, working or tourist visa it is your responsibility to ensure that you do not overstay on an expired visa. If you break the rules you could face a 10 year ban from returning to the UK.
However, there are circumstances where migrants have little choice but to overstay – a relationship with an EEA or UK National, a child or simply because they have run out of money.
The UK Border Agency advises applicants with limited leave to remain to ensure they apply to extend visa in time – before the visa expires. The UK Border Agency recently announced important changes to the way applications from visa overstayers will be treated.
What should you do if you have overstayed your visa or leave to remain and need advice?
Figures suggest that since 2004, around 1.9 million Eastern Europeans have migrated to the UK, and the numbers could be higher as many do not register with any authority. UK work restrictions on Bulgarian and Romanian nationals, were extended until the end of 2013, which means they still need permission to work. Bulgarians and Romanians can enter the UK and stay for up to 90 days, but cannot work without a registration card commonly known as yellow or purple cards. They can also become self employed or remain as a ’self sufficient’ person who has the means to stay in Britain without recourse to public funds or the need to work. Full story…
Tesco, the UK’s largest private employer, faces a £200,000 fine after foreign students at one of its warehouses were found to be working illegally…As the UK Border Agency steps up its campaign to target employers who employ migrant workers illegally, even multi-national companies are not immune to £10,000 civil penalties or prosecution for immigration offences…Employers better watch out, UKBA officers are out and about looking for illegal workers!
The UK Border Agency nabbed another 11 illegal immigrants in raids on 2 factories in the Midlands last week. Bison UK Immigration Adviser Cynthia Barker said: ‘My advice is to call in a professional to do a complete audit on all staff files before the UKBA walks in and does it for you.’
The UK Home Secretary is blocking plans by her cabinet colleagues to make it easier for Chinese tourists to get visas amid fears it will lead to a rise in organised crime, according to a leaked letter published by the Telegraph.
Leading UK Universities are closing courses to British students while offering places to overseas students who pay tuition fees of up to £20,000 a year, the Mail reports this week.
If you need any immigration advice or help with overstaying your visa, Sponsorship or Work Permits, Visa, ILR/Settlement, Citizenship, dependant visa or an appeal against a refusal please email:
You could qualify for atax refund if you are an overseas student, work permit holder, Tier 1, Yellow or Blue Card holder - in fact any visa type – even if you are no longer legal or even in the UK!
Majestic Collegeoffer special packages for EU students and access to fully funded courses with NO UPFRONT FEES. They also have a number of employers looking for staff right now and are willing to employ Bulgarians and Romanians.
For more information call Joanna on 0208 207 1020 or email info@majesticcollege.orgAn immigration computer database is being set up to track down the 150,000 people who are overstaying or remaining in UK illegally, it was revealed this week. Letters will be sent to those in the ‘migration refusal pool' warning that they will be deported and barred from entering the UK if they do not leave within 28 days.
In a new move private companies are being invited to tender for the multi-million pound contract.
If you are here on a student, working or tourist visa it is your responsibility to ensure that you do not overstay on an expired visa. If you break the rules you could face a 10 year ban from returning to the UK.
However, there are circumstances where migrants have little choice but to overstay - a relationship with an EEA or UK National, a child or simply because they have run out of money.
The UK Border Agency advises applicants with limited leave to remain to ensure they apply to extend visa in time - before the visa expires. The UK Border Agency recently announced important changes to the way applications from visa overstayers will be treated.
What should you do if you have overstayed your visa or leave to remain and need advice?
Figures suggest that since 2004, around 1.9 million Eastern Europeans have migrated to the UK, and the numbers could be higher as many do not register with any authority. UK work restrictions on Bulgarian and Romanian nationals, were extended until the end of 2013, which means they still need permission to work. Bulgarians and Romanians can enter the UK and stay for up to 90 days, but cannot work without a registration card commonly known as yellow or purple cards. They can also become self employed or remain as a 'self sufficient' person who has the means to stay in Britain without recourse to public funds or the need to work. Full story...
Tesco, the UK's largest private employer, faces a £200,000 fine after foreign students at one of its warehouses were found to be working illegally...As the UK Border Agency steps up its campaign to target employers who employ migrant workers illegally, even multi-national companies are not immune to £10,000 civil penalties or prosecution for immigration offences...Employers better watch out, UKBA officers are out and about looking for illegal workers!
The UK Border Agency nabbed another 11 illegal immigrants in raids on 2 factories in the Midlands last week. Bison UK Immigration Adviser Cynthia Barker said: ‘My advice is to call in a professional to do a complete audit on all staff files before the UKBA walks in and does it for you.'
The UK Home Secretary is blocking plans by her cabinet colleagues to make it easier for Chinese tourists to get visas amid fears it will lead to a rise in organised crime, according to a leaked letter published by the Telegraph.
Leading UK Universities are closing courses to British students while offering places to overseas students who pay tuition fees of up to £20,000 a year, the Mail reports this week.
If you need any immigration advice or help with overstaying your visa, Sponsorship or Work Permits, Visa, ILR/Settlement, Citizenship, dependant visa or an appeal against a refusal please email:
You could qualify for atax refund if you are an overseas student, work permit holder, Tier 1, Yellow or Blue Card holder - in fact any visa type - even if you are no longer legal or even in the UK!
Majestic Collegeoffer special packages for EU students and access to fully funded courses with NO UPFRONT FEES. They also have a number of employers looking for staff right now and are willing to employ Bulgarians and Romanians.
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