25 January 2010
From 22 February 2010, any student who applies by post or at one of our public enquiry offices, to study in the UK under Tier 4 of the points-based system must possess a confirmation of acceptance for studies (CAS) from their prospective sponsor.
You will not be able to apply under Tier 4 using a visa letter from that date, even if the visa letter was issued before 22 February 2010.
Until 21 February 2010, you can continue to apply under Tier 4 using a visa letter, even if your course of study will start after 22 February 2010.
For more information about applying to study under Tier 4 of the points-based system, see the Studying in the UK section of this website.
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Monday, 30 November 2009
The UK Border Agency has today released recent statistics on immigration and asylum cases. The figures show that overall net migration to the UK has fallen – however half a million migrants still come to the UK looking for jobs and to study.
The UK Border Agency figures show that applications for asylum have dropped 5,055 for the third quarter of 2009 – a 24 per cent reduction compared to the same quarter in 2008. Decisions on asylum cases have risen 38 percent compared with the case quarter in 2008 with the number of approvals falling 12 percent.
The figures also show that migration to the UK from Eastern Europeans coming to the UK work under the Worker Registration Scheme have dropped to 29,085 – down from 41,265 during the same period last year.
Border and Immigration Minister Phil Woolas has said:
“Net-migration is falling, showing that migrants come to the UK for short periods of time, work, contribute to the economy and then return home.”
However, figures published by the Office for National Statistics shows and increase in migration to the UK. Despite the recession, the latest figures show that migration to the UK is still rising with more and more migrants wishing to settle in the UK. Figures show that 590,000 immigrants came to settle in the UK in 2008 – up from 574,000 in 2007
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29 November 2009 Great News for security officer :
Refrence website http://sia.homeoffice.gov.uk/home/about_sia/news/nr_040524.htm
SIA negotiates tax relief for security workers
The Security Industry Authority has gained agreement from the Inland Revenue for the SIA licence fee to be tax deductible – which is great news for those employed in the private security industry.
The Inland Revenue has agreed to update existing tax relief regulations so that SIA licence fees paid by workers in the private security industry will qualify for the relief.
Security workers who pay their own licence fee will be able to claim tax relief against their taxable income. For a worker paying the basic rate of tax the relief is worth £41.80, and for those on a higher tax rate the relief is £76.80.
There will also be no tax or national insurance liability where an employer is paying the fee on behalf of employees.
The Inland Revenue regulation that covers the relief is The Income Tax (Professional Fees) Order 2004 SI No.1360.
To claim the relief contact your nearest Inland Revenue enquiry centre, details of which can be found in the telephone book or on the Inland Revenue’s web site
To locate your local nearest Inland Revenue enquiry centre and their contact number click the following link :
http://search2.hmrc.gov.uk/kbroker/hmrc/locator/locator.jsp?type=1
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