Tier 4 Statement of Intent
4th August 2008
On 30 July UKBA published the Statement of Intent for Tier 4 (Students), which establishes the criteria for student visas under the Points Based System. Learn more
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Introduction of Tier 5 and BUNAC
24th July 2008
The Home Office has announced that Tier 5 will be introduced in November 2008. This will have some implications for students planning to apply for a BUNAC Blue Card before then. Learn more
Tier 2 Application Procedures and Requirements
17th July 2008
AASAP members who will need to be included as Tier 2 sponsors under the Points Based System may find the following of assistance. Learn more
US Voter Registration Workshop at the US Embassy: August 6th
8th July 2008
The US Embassy has invited AASAP/UK members to a voter registration workshop on August 6th. Learn more
Voting Procedures in the November US elections
27th June 2008
The US Embassy in London has sent AASAP/UK information about arrangements for overseas voting procedures in the upcoming Federal elections. Learn more
Work Placements in Tier 4: Update
13th May 2008
AASAP/UK has made considerable progress with the UK Border Agency on the issue of work placements within Tier 4 (Students) of the Points Based System. We are pleased to announce some good news. Learn more
Meeting with the BIA
6th April 2008
Bill Sheasgreen and I met with Suzanne Barnes and Mary Andrew from the BIA on 5 March. I have produced a summary of the main points of the meeting. Learn more
Guidance for Sponsors: Points Based System
6th April 2008
Two important documents have been posted on the BIA web site with respect to the PBS: 1) Sponsor Licensing Guidance and 2) Guidance for Sponsor Application - Tier 2.
Members will be required to comply with the policies set out in these documents in order to bring international students and visiting staff to the UK. Learn more
Parliamentary Question about US internships
4th April 2008
Damian Green MP (Conservative), Shadow Minister for Immigration, submitted a written question on 29 February 2008 to the Secretary of State for the Home Office about US internships under the Points Based System. Learn more
Work Placements/Internships: Information Required
18th February 2008
Bill Sheasgreen and I are meeting with the BIA during the week of 25th February to discuss work placements/internships. The BIA has requested this meeting as a follow-up to the information sent to them on 7 February (noted on the News page dated 13 February).
The BIA has asked for further details. We need your help, because we have no available data to submit. Learn more