English language tests for applications under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system.UKBA have made some amendments to the list of approved English language tests for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner applications.
Posted: Jan 26 2012 3:22PM

Update for Tier 4 sponsors: educational oversight and other changesAll current Tier 4 sponsors, if they are not already subject to inspection or review by 1 of the designated educational oversight bodies, must apply to the appropriate body by the relevant deadline as detailed in the current sponsor guidance.
Posted: Jan 10 2012 5:55PM

Changes to appeals against immigration and asylum decisions from 19 December 2011The Ministry of Justice will be introducing appeal fee charges for some asylum and immigration appeals from 19 December 2011. For more information please click the above title.
Posted: Dec 12 2011 4:21PM

Arrangements for Tier 4 sponsors allocated zero CAS under the interim limitThe UK Border Agency has announced new arrangements for Tier 4 sponsors who were granted their sponsor licence between 16 December 2010 and 28 February 2011, and were allocated zero confirmations of acceptance for studies (CAS) under the Tier 4 interim limit.
Posted: Oct 26 2011 7:10PM

List of financial institutions for Tier 4 is publishedUK Border Agency maintains a list of financial institutions in some countries that do not satisfactorily verify financial statements. A list of these can be found by clicking the above title.
Posted: Oct 25 2011 8:44AM

Response to feedback on policy for Tier 4 highly trusted sponsorsOn 5 September 2011 UKBA announced thier new criteria for highly trusted sponsors under Tier 4 of the points-based system. For more information and to download thier FAQ, please click on the above title.
Posted: Sep 15 2011 1:09PM

Highly Trusted Sponsorship for Tier 4 sponsors – new guidance publishedOn 18 July UKBA published proposed criteria to become a Highly Trusted Sponsor under Tier 4 and invited comments. Following feedback from the education sector, UKBA today have published their new guidance. For more information click the title.
Posted: Sep 5 2011 2:52PM

Educational Oversight: ISI or QAA? Further guidance now availableISI and QAA have today published a joint statement to aid those colleges and institutions looking for further clarification as to which organisation they should apply to for Educational Oversight Inspection.
Posted: Sep 1 2011 9:40AM