Studying in the UK
Reforming migration policy on international students - study by Institute for Public Research
The Institute for Public Research has published a report on reforming migration policy on international students to grow the UK's education exports.
The key points of this report were as follows:
- The government's commitment to bringing down net migration to the tens of thousands per year has led it to focus on trying to reduce the apparent gap between the number of new students immigrating and the number of former students emigrating.
- Government ministers have claimed on the basis of the International Passenger Survey (IPS) data that many non-EU international students (around 90,000) are not leaving the UK after completing their studies. This is a claim they argue is not supported by any other evidence.
- Their analysis of other data sources suggests that the IPS is overestimating the number of students who stay in the UK after completing their studies by many tens of thousands.
- The Higher Education Statistics Agency's (HESA's) Destination of Leavers Survey suggests that three-quarters of non-EU higher education students who are working six months after completing their studies are employed outside of the UK.
- The large discrepancy between the other sources' figures and that of the IPS suggests that the latter's 90,000 figure is not reliable enough to be used as a guide for policy.
- The total number of international students coming to the UK has fallen over the past six years. and the number enrolling in UK higher education has stagnated.
- A large majority of the public are positive about the contributions international students make to the UK. Only 22 per cent of the public see international students as immigrants, and just 31 per cent want to reduce migration flows by reducing university student numbers.
The full report can be viewed here.
Reforming migration policy on international students - study by Institute for Public Research
The Institute for Public Research has published a report on reforming migration policy on international students to grow the UK's education exports.
The key points of this report were as follows:
The key points of this report were as follows:
- The government's commitment to bringing down net migration to the tens of thousands per year has led it to focus on trying to reduce the apparent gap between the number of new students immigrating and the number of former students emigrating.
- Government ministers have claimed on the basis of the International Passenger Survey (IPS) data that many non-EU international students (around 90,000) are not leaving the UK after completing their studies. This is a claim they argue is not supported by any other evidence.
- Their analysis of other data sources suggests that the IPS is overestimating the number of students who stay in the UK after completing their studies by many tens of thousands.
- The Higher Education Statistics Agency's (HESA's) Destination of Leavers Survey suggests that three-quarters of non-EU higher education students who are working six months after completing their studies are employed outside of the UK.
- The large discrepancy between the other sources' figures and that of the IPS suggests that the latter's 90,000 figure is not reliable enough to be used as a guide for policy.
- The total number of international students coming to the UK has fallen over the past six years. and the number enrolling in UK higher education has stagnated.
- A large majority of the public are positive about the contributions international students make to the UK. Only 22 per cent of the public see international students as immigrants, and just 31 per cent want to reduce migration flows by reducing university student numbers.
The full report can be viewed here.
MP's to assess impact of Brexit on UK universities
The impact of Brexit on England's higher education sector is to be investigated by the Education Select Committee. They will assess the implications of the UK's exit from the European Union on the reputation of England's universities, and how they can remain competitive.
MP's to assess impact of Brexit on UK universities
The impact of Brexit on England's higher education sector is to be investigated by the Education Select Committee. They will assess the implications of the UK's exit from the European Union on the reputation of England's universities, and how they can remain competitive.
MP's to assess impact of Brexit on UK universities
The impact of Brexit on England's higher education sector is to be investigated by the Education Select Committee. They will assess the implications of the UK's exit from the European Union on the reputation of England's universities, and how they can remain competitive.
Working in the UK
Restricted Certificate allocations (September 2016)
The restricted certificates allocation for August 2016 published by UKVI can be viewed here.
The figures show that all valid applications for restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) which scored at least 21 points were granted with carry-overs from the previous month(s).
A total of 1,509 CoS were granted in September 2016. There are 2,870 CoS available for allocation in October 2016.
Care sector: European migrant workers
A report by Independent Age has estimated that 78,000 of the 84,000 migrants from the EEA working in adult social care does not have British citizenship, meaning that they could be vulnerable to changes to their immigration status following Brexit. This is over 5% of the total care workforce.
The report by Independent Age can be downloaded here.
https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2016/09/21/european-migrant-care-staff-risk-losing-right-remain/
https://www.independentage.org/policy-research/research-reports/brexit-and-future-of-migrants-social-care-workforce
Brexit - work permits
The Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, has reportedly told the BBC that work permits are among the post-Brexit migration curbs being considered.
Further information can be viewed here.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37332282
Exempt international organisations for entry clearance
An updated list has been published by UKVI of international organisations whose employees qualify for exempt entry clearances when deciding visa applications made outside of the UK.
The updated list can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-international-organisations-whose-employees-do-not-need-entry-clearance
Working in the UK
Restricted Certificate allocations (September 2016)
The restricted certificates allocation for August 2016 published by UKVI can be viewed here.
The figures show that all valid applications for restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) which scored at least 21 points were granted with carry-overs from the previous month(s).
A total of 1,509 CoS were granted in September 2016. There are 2,870 CoS available for allocation in October 2016.
The figures show that all valid applications for restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) which scored at least 21 points were granted with carry-overs from the previous month(s).
A total of 1,509 CoS were granted in September 2016. There are 2,870 CoS available for allocation in October 2016.
Care sector: European migrant workers
A report by Independent Age has estimated that 78,000 of the 84,000 migrants from the EEA working in adult social care does not have British citizenship, meaning that they could be vulnerable to changes to their immigration status following Brexit. This is over 5% of the total care workforce.
The report by Independent Age can be downloaded here.
https://www.communitycare.co.uk/2016/09/21/european-migrant-care-staff-risk-losing-right-remain/
https://www.independentage.org/policy-research/research-reports/brexit-and-future-of-migrants-social-care-workforce
Brexit - work permits
The Home Secretary, Amber Rudd, has reportedly told the BBC that work permits are among the post-Brexit migration curbs being considered.
Further information can be viewed here.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-37332282
Exempt international organisations for entry clearance
An updated list has been published by UKVI of international organisations whose employees qualify for exempt entry clearances when deciding visa applications made outside of the UK.
The updated list can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/list-of-international-organisations-whose-employees-do-not-need-entry-clearance
General Immigration Matters
General Immigration Matters
Visit visa - guidance on supporting documents
UKVI have published revised guidance on the supporting documents that people applying to visit the UK are required to provide.
Visit visa - guidance on supporting documents
UKVI have published revised guidance on the supporting documents that people applying to visit the UK are required to provide.
Extended family members of EEA nationals
Extended family members of EEA nationals
A slight amendment has been made to the guidance for how UKVI considers applications from an extended family member of an EEA or Swiss national for a document to confirm right of residence. Changes have been made to reflect the judgement regarding appeal rights for extended family members.
The revised guidance can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/extended-family-members-of-eea-nationals
An inspection of family reunion applications
David Bolt, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, has published his report on an inspection of family reunion applications.
The full report can be viewed here. The Home Office response to this inspection can be viewed here.
http://icinspector.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/An-inspection-of-family-reunion-applications-January-to-May-2016.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/home-office-response-to-the-report-an-inspection-of-family-reunion-applications-january-to-may-2016
Complaints Management Guidance
Changes have been made to the guidance on how complaints are managed and resolved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Immigration Enforcement and Border Force.
The guidance can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-management-guidance-version-7
Naturalisation as a British Citizen - updated requirements
UKVI have published revised guidance summarising the legal requirements for applying for naturalisation.
The updated guidance (Booklet AN) can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-naturalise-as-a-british-citizen-form-an
Applying for a UK visa - approved English language tests and test centres
UKVI have published an updated list of approved English Language tests and test centres to show that applicants have the required level of English for their visa.
The updated list can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applying-for-uk-visa-approved-english-language-tests
A slight amendment has been made to the guidance for how UKVI considers applications from an extended family member of an EEA or Swiss national for a document to confirm right of residence. Changes have been made to reflect the judgement regarding appeal rights for extended family members.
The revised guidance can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/extended-family-members-of-eea-nationals
An inspection of family reunion applications
David Bolt, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, has published his report on an inspection of family reunion applications.
The full report can be viewed here. The Home Office response to this inspection can be viewed here.
http://icinspector.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/An-inspection-of-family-reunion-applications-January-to-May-2016.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/home-office-response-to-the-report-an-inspection-of-family-reunion-applications-january-to-may-2016
Complaints Management Guidance
Changes have been made to the guidance on how complaints are managed and resolved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Immigration Enforcement and Border Force.
The guidance can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-management-guidance-version-7
Naturalisation as a British Citizen - updated requirements
UKVI have published revised guidance summarising the legal requirements for applying for naturalisation.
The updated guidance (Booklet AN) can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-naturalise-as-a-british-citizen-form-an
Applying for a UK visa - approved English language tests and test centres
UKVI have published an updated list of approved English Language tests and test centres to show that applicants have the required level of English for their visa.
The updated list can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applying-for-uk-visa-approved-english-language-tests
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/extended-family-members-of-eea-nationals
An inspection of family reunion applications
David Bolt, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, has published his report on an inspection of family reunion applications.
The full report can be viewed here. The Home Office response to this inspection can be viewed here.
http://icinspector.independent.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/An-inspection-of-family-reunion-applications-January-to-May-2016.pdf
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/home-office-response-to-the-report-an-inspection-of-family-reunion-applications-january-to-may-2016
Complaints Management Guidance
Changes have been made to the guidance on how complaints are managed and resolved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), Immigration Enforcement and Border Force.
The guidance can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/complaints-management-guidance-version-7
Naturalisation as a British Citizen - updated requirements
UKVI have published revised guidance summarising the legal requirements for applying for naturalisation.
The updated guidance (Booklet AN) can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-to-naturalise-as-a-british-citizen-form-an
Applying for a UK visa - approved English language tests and test centres
UKVI have published an updated list of approved English Language tests and test centres to show that applicants have the required level of English for their visa.
The updated list can be viewed here.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-applying-for-uk-visa-approved-english-language-tests
Veristat Services
Training for employers
We
are increasingly being asked to provide training on Right to Work
and/or Tier 2 sponsor duties. These are normally half day courses
conducted on your premises for a standard charge of under £650
regardless of the number of people attending so that the charge per
person will generally be less than £100 without them having to spend the
day away from the office.
We also offer an online review of employer right to work checks with a self-assessment.
If
you think your organisation would benefit from training in any of these
areas, please contact us for a no commitment discussion of your
requirements at enquiries@veristat.co.uk
We
are increasingly being asked to provide training on Right to Work
and/or Tier 2 sponsor duties. These are normally half day courses
conducted on your premises for a standard charge of under £650
regardless of the number of people attending so that the charge per
person will generally be less than £100 without them having to spend the
day away from the office.
We also offer an online review of employer right to work checks with a self-assessment.
If you think your organisation would benefit from training in any of these areas, please contact us for a no commitment discussion of your requirements at enquiries@veristat.co.uk
We also offer an online review of employer right to work checks with a self-assessment.
If you think your organisation would benefit from training in any of these areas, please contact us for a no commitment discussion of your requirements at enquiries@veristat.co.uk
Audits and Inspections
Veristat
has been providing audits/inspections of compliance for Tier 2/5 and
Tier 4 for the past 6 years. In the education sector, we have worked
with schools, colleges and over 20 universities; we have also worked
with numerous employers, including well-known brands, on Tier 2/5 and
"right to work" requirements. We are now also operating in association
with John Vine, formerly the first Independent Chief Inspector of
Borders and Immigration.
Our
audit/inspection service is fully flexible and can be tailored to
individual requirements. And our approach is based on sound practical
experience of the reality of the UKVI system.
- For education providers our
service ranges from a "lite" health-check to a comprehensive review of
Tier 4 activities, identifying compliance - or otherwise - with UKVI
requirements, as well as any omissions or areas which can be improved.
Alternatively, it can comprise inspection of a specific issue, such as
visa refusals, or relationships with partner institutions.
- For employers,
we offer inspections of Tier 2 compliance in whatever level of detail
is required, as well as on-site inspections (which can be announced or
unannounced to simulate a UKVI visit) of compliance with "right to work"
checks and requirements.
Our
audit/inspection service is fully flexible and can be tailored to
individual requirements. And our approach is based on sound practical
experience of the reality of the UKVI system.
On
completion, we provide a comprehensive, evidence-based report together
with an assessment of how well the institution or business is prepared
to withstand scrutiny by UK Visas and Immigration. We will support the
introduction of change if required and offer a 'spot check' follow up
service at a later date to reassure management that recommendations have
been implemented.
Contact us today for further information about any of our services or to talk over any issues or concerns you have, confidentially and without obligation.
T: +44 (0)1344 628521
E: enquiries@veristat.co.uk
W: www.veristat.co.uk
Veristat
has been providing audits/inspections of compliance for Tier 2/5 and
Tier 4 for the past 6 years. In the education sector, we have worked
with schools, colleges and over 20 universities; we have also worked
with numerous employers, including well-known brands, on Tier 2/5 and
"right to work" requirements. We are now also operating in association
with John Vine, formerly the first Independent Chief Inspector of
Borders and Immigration.
Our
audit/inspection service is fully flexible and can be tailored to
individual requirements. And our approach is based on sound practical
experience of the reality of the UKVI system.
- For education providers our
service ranges from a "lite" health-check to a comprehensive review of
Tier 4 activities, identifying compliance - or otherwise - with UKVI
requirements, as well as any omissions or areas which can be improved.
Alternatively, it can comprise inspection of a specific issue, such as
visa refusals, or relationships with partner institutions.
- For employers, we offer inspections of Tier 2 compliance in whatever level of detail is required, as well as on-site inspections (which can be announced or unannounced to simulate a UKVI visit) of compliance with "right to work" checks and requirements.
- For employers, we offer inspections of Tier 2 compliance in whatever level of detail is required, as well as on-site inspections (which can be announced or unannounced to simulate a UKVI visit) of compliance with "right to work" checks and requirements.
Our
audit/inspection service is fully flexible and can be tailored to
individual requirements. And our approach is based on sound practical
experience of the reality of the UKVI system.
On
completion, we provide a comprehensive, evidence-based report together
with an assessment of how well the institution or business is prepared
to withstand scrutiny by UK Visas and Immigration. We will support the
introduction of change if required and offer a 'spot check' follow up
service at a later date to reassure management that recommendations have
been implemented.
Contact us today for further information about any of our services or to talk over any issues or concerns you have, confidentially and without obligation.
T: +44 (0)1344 628521
E: enquiries@veristat.co.uk
W: www.veristat.co.uk
T: +44 (0)1344 628521
E: enquiries@veristat.co.uk
W: www.veristat.co.uk
LinkedIn 'HR Immigration' Group
We
have set up a 'HR Immigration' group on LinkedIn, which aims to provide
a networking space for UK employers and HR/recruitment professionals to
share and discuss news and best practice about current UK immigration
issues.
To join this group please go to http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=6537658
We
have set up a 'HR Immigration' group on LinkedIn, which aims to provide
a networking space for UK employers and HR/recruitment professionals to
share and discuss news and best practice about current UK immigration
issues.
To join this group please go to http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=6537658
