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Ministerial statement of intent announces introduction of the new Graduate Entrepreneur Route
In a recently published statement of intent, the UKBA has announced its new policy in relation to international students and graduates. Graduate Entrepreneur route will replace the Post-Study Work visa. Concessions will apply...> Read more
Court of Appeal judgment in Agubata v SSHD: Tier 4 Guidance to be applied flexibly
In Agubata v SSHD, [2012] All ER (D) 151 (Jan), the Court of Appeal has ruled that Secretary of State’s guidance for Tier 4 students ought to be applied flexibly and in light of the full circumstances of the case.> Read more
Upper Tribunal confirms common law duty to act fairly to be read into the Immigration Rules
In the case of Naved v SSHD [2012] UKUT 14 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal has confirmed that the Secretary of State is bound by a common law duty to act fairly. A decision not compatible with this principle is not "in accordance with...> Read more
The UKBA has announced educational oversight arrangements for Tier 4 sponsors
As part of the reforms of the student visa route, all Tier 4 sponsors will need to obtain highly trusted sponsor status and also receive a satisfactory review or inspection by one of the publicly recognised inspection bodies...> Read more
UKBA announces amendments to immigration rules affecting Tier 4 (General) Students coming into effect on July 4, 2011
UKBA has announced latest amendments to the Immigration Rules affecting Tier 4 (General) migrants. Most notably, the amendments restrict permission to work for students other than those studying for a degree, restrict...> Read more
An application for extension of stay as a student is not bound to fail if the student has been unaware of the revocation of the sponsor licence from the college
Mr Justice Blake, sitting in the Upper Tribunal, IAC, determined in the case of Patel (revocation of sponsor licence- fairness) India [2011] UKUT 00211 that where a sponsor licence has been revoked by the Secretary of state...> Read more


