UK Immigration Rules

As of 9 July 2012, a number of changes to the UK Immigration Rules came into effect. These changes affect all non-European Economic Area (non-EEA) nationals applying to enter or remain in the UK under the family migration route.

The changes include:

- Introducing a new minimum income threshold of £18,600 for sponsoring settlement in the UK of a non-EEA spouse or partner, fiancé(e) or proposed ci

vil partner. If you wish to sponsor a child you will have to meet the higher threshold of £22,400 instead of £18,600. Each additional child will cost £2,400 to sponsor.

- Publishing a list of factors associated with genuine and non-genuine relationships, to help UK Border Agency officers make accurate decisions.

- Extending the minimum probationary period for settlement for non-EEA spouses and partners from two years to five years, to test the genuineness of the relationship.

- Abolishing immediate settlement for migrant spouses and partners where a couple have been living together overseas for at least four years.

- Allowing adult and elderly dependants to settle in the UK only where they can demonstrate that, as a result of age, illness or disability, they require a level of long-term personal care that can only be provided by a relative in the UK. Also requiring them to apply from overseas rather than switch in the UK from another category.

- Restricting family visit visa appeals, initially by narrowing the current definitions of family and sponsor for appeal purposes, and then, subject to the passage of the Crime and Courts Bill, removing the full right of appeal against refusal of a family visit visa.

- Please note, if you already have leave to enter or remain in the UK, on the basis of being the spouse or partner of a settled person, you will need to meet the rules which were in force before 9 July 2012 if you apply for settlement. The requirements before 9 July 2012 are much more straightforward and you only need to wait two years to gain indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a spouse or partner.

On 11 June 2012, The UK Government announced these changes as part of their plans to reform the UK's immigration rules. The changes are the government's response to recommendations made by the Migration Advisory Committee.

Guy Taylor, of the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), claims the changes are highly discriminatory. JCWI is currently lobbying parliament to have the laws relaxed.

"Young people, women, disabled and older people are going to be disproportionately affected by this rule," Taylor said, citing the fact that adult and elderly dependants can settle in the UK only where they can demonstrate that, as a result of age, illness or disability, they require a level of long term personal care that can only be provided by a relative in the UK.

Also, from October 2013, the UKBA will require all applicants for settlement to pass the Life in the UK Test and an intermediate level English language test at B1 level or above, unless they are exempt. Previously only those applying for citizenship had to meet these requirements.

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Admissions policy for Students

The aim of the Policy for  admission in Colleges of the University of Cambridge offers admission to students of the highest  irrespective of social, potential , racial and financial considerations.

Further aims are:

• Fairness: to ensure that each applicant is individually assessed, without partiality or bias, in accordance with the policy on Equal Opportunities, and to ensure that, as far as possible, an applicant’s chance of admission to Cambridge does not depend on choice of College
• Aspiration: to encourage applications from groups that are, at present, under-represented in Cambridge

The University’s contract with the Higher Education Funding Council for England means that there is, in effect, an upper limit on the number of international students we can admit. This constraint makes the competition for places particularly fierce among international applicants.

Once students are admitted, they ensure that they are given the academic, personal and, where appropriate, financial support necessary for successful completion of their course at Cambridge.

Once students have applied then the principle detailed above takes absolute precedence. We will not introduce targets or quotas for people from specific backgrounds as we feel very strongly that applicants should be admitted on academic merit and potential to succeed in their chosen course.

Our widening participation strategy within the UK has for a number of years focused on trying to ensure that students with the ability to succeed at Cambridge are not deterred from applying by any of the myths and misconceptions that continue to surround the University. Other activities within our diverse and extensive portfolio of outreach projects seek to introduce students to the range of degree courses we offer and to support and enrich the study of subjects at school/college.

Detailed selection criteria vary from subject to subject but in all we are looking for:

• academic ability and potential;
• motivation and suitability for the chosen course;
• Commitment and self-discipline.

Every applicant is considered individually in an holistic assessment using all the information available to us:

• their academic record, including GCSE and AS (or equivalent) grades and marks and A Level (or equivalent) grades or predictions†, this record being considered in the context of the quality (but not type) of schools/colleges at which it was achieved;
• the school/college reference;
• the personal statement;
• submitted work, where requested;
• test results, where a written test forms part of the assessment
• Performance at interview, if interviewed.

In each subject we have moderation procedures that enable Colleges to compare the quality of their own applicants with those to other Colleges before deciding who will receive an offer, and our pool system provides the opportunity for applicants squeezed out by the competition at one College to receive an offer from another as part of these procedures.

To try to ensure that all applicants and their advisers have access to up-to-date and factually correct information, we provide exhaustive information about all aspects of our admissions procedures through our extensive range of publications and our website.

Ultimately, all admissions decisions are based on academic criteria, and excellence in an extra-curricular activity will never ‘compensate’ for lower academic potential.

Our policy with regard to recruitment of overseas students is detailed in the separate International Undergraduate Admissions statement. For more information visit Future ConcernAssociates (Pvt) Ltd, Lahore

What are Entry Clearance, Rules, Admission in Educational Institute/Universities UK

Future Concern Associates is leader in immigration and student visa consultants in Pakistan.Future Concern Associates takes immigration rules and regulations very carefully and guide people who are interested in immigration. Here   Future Concern discusses important immigration pre-requisites

What is an entry clearance?

A United Kingdom entry clearance is a visa or an entry certificate which you apply for before you travel to the United Kingdom. Even when you hold an entry clearance you will still need to pass through immigration control at the United Kingdom port of entry, e.g. Heathrow or Gatwick. But if you are holding an entry clearance you will not be refused permission to entry the United Kingdom unless there has been some change in your circumstances or you gave false information (discouraged by Future Concern) or did not disclose important facts when you obtained the entry clearance. Holders of entry clearances may also be refused on medical grounds, if they have a criminal record, if they are subject to a deportation order or if there are other exceptional reasons why they should not be admitted.

When you arrive in the United Kingdom, you may be questioned by an Immigration Officer so take all relevant documents in your hand luggage.

The Rules

According to   Future Concern you must be able to support and accommodate yourself and any dependants and pay for your studies without working in the UK and without recourse to public funds. It is acceptable for support and accommodation and the cost of your studies to be provided by relatives or friends in the UK. Future Concern also states that it is not necessary to have finalized your arrangements but you must intend to study at a university, a college of further education, independent school or other genuine private educational institution. You must also be able to follow your intended course.

  Future Concern also states that your course of study should occupy the whole or a substantial part of your time (as a general rule at least 15 hours a week organized day-time study of a single subject or of directly related subjects leading to a particular qualification). You must intend to leave the UK when your studies are completed.For this u can visit at Future Concern Blog

How to apply for a student entry clearance?

•   Future concern helps you in applying for an entry clearance you should fill in form IM2A (and related forms if applicable).
•   Future Concern will submit your application form on your behalf by hand or by post together with:
• Your passport* (required by Future Concern as per requirement)
• Two recent passport-sized photographs (required by   Future Concern as per requirement)
• The entry clearance fee which is non-refundable (required by   Future Concern as per requirement)
• Any relevant diplomas or educational certificates which you hold (required by   Future Concern as per requirement)
• A letter from the University, College or School confirming your acceptance for the course of study in the UK and a statement of charges for the course (arranged by Future Concern as per requirement)
• Evidence of Government sponsorship (if appropriate) (required by   Future Concern as per requirement).

You should not buy a ticket or pay all or part of the cost of a course of studies if delay or refusal of your application will result in financial loss. The entry clearance officer may ask you for other documents: production of those listed above does not guarantee that entry clearance will be issued.

  Future Concern takes every care in preparing this information. It is intended only for general guidance, and may, in certain circumstances, have been overtaken by events. Applicants should always clarify their position with The British Mission before travelling.

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Softened Rules for Admission in Educational Institute/Universities UK for Pakistani Students

  Future Concern  is leader in immigration and student visa consultants in Pakistan.
  Future Concern Associates takes immigration rules and regulations very carefully and guide people who are interested in immigration. Here Future Concern discusses important immigration pre-requisites
  Future Concern came to know that the UK visa rules will be softened for the Pakistani nationals to extend increased opportunities in the UK. This has been revealed by the UK immigration minister. Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, UK immigration minister said that the move is for attracting and inviting the best and the brightest talent from Pakistan to the UK.
  also stated that the new rules for UK immigration will see issuance of UK business visas to be issued within a short span of just five days.
  Future Concern estimated the normal time taken for issuance of UK business visas ranges between 8 to 10 days.
Meanwhile   Future Concern also warns that there will be zero tolerance for undocumented immigrants living in the UK and the nation is likely is take stern steps against such people.
According to   Future Concern it may be noted that the strict UK visa rules had been posing difficulties for the aspiring Pakistani citizens wanting to get UK visas last year. And majority of such people included students from Pakistan.
Now   Future Concern updates that the UK immigration prolonged the issuance of UK student visas for as long as six months. It’s being hoped that relaxation of UK visa norms will make it easier for Pakistanis to move to the UK without facing unnecessary delays.
  Future Concern also stated that Pakistanis based in overseas nations are a source of great strength for the nation and they are desirous of working for the prosperity of their nation and for the welfare of their fellow beings.
Now   Future Concern is also guiding the Pakistanis based in the UK can register their complaints at a special cell set up with the collaborative efforts of the Coast Guards, police and the Federal Investigation Agency, as revealed by Pakistan Ministry.
According to   Future Concern the Pakistani Minister also asserted that people must come forward openly to reveal about the agents guilty of cheating them or promising to send them to the UK through illegal ways.

Regarding the rules   Future Concern states that you must be able to support and accommodate yourself and any dependants and pay for your studies without working in the UK and without recourse to public funds. It is acceptable for support and accommodation and the cost of your studies to be provided by relatives or friends in the UK.   Future Concern also states that it is not necessary to have finalized your arrangements but you must intend to study at a university, a college of further education, independent school or other genuine private educational institution. You must also be able to follow your intended course.
  Future Concern also states that your course of study should occupy the whole or a substantial part of your time (as a general rule at least 15 hours a week organized day-time study of a single subject or of directly related subjects leading to a particular qualification). You must intend to leave the UK when your studies are completed.
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