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Web site enhancement: Job Postings

14th October 2007

We have enhanced the aasapuk.org web site capabilities to include a dedicated area for job postings. Learn more

Points Based System: Sponsorship & Accreditation

14th October 2007

At the Annual General Meeting on 12 October 2007, the Border & Immigration Agency gave a presentation on sponsorship and accreditation within the Points Based System of immigration. The power point presentation (modified format, but complete in content) follows. Learn more

Professors and Administrative Staff coming from the USA

4th October 2007

A general meeting was held on 9th May, 2007 with the Border & Immigration Agency regarding new immigration regulations (cf. the News items dated 2 May and 11 May on this page). We now have an update on the question about visiting professors and administrative staff accompanying study abroad programmes. Learn more

Questions to the BIA: Annual General Meeting

24th August 2007

In anticipation of the Annual General Meeting, we have submitted questions to the Border & Immigration Agency. Learn more

Accreditation and the Points Based System

25th July 2007

The Border & Immigration Agency has just announced 'The Accreditation of Tier 4 Student Sponsors.' Learn more

BIA Flow Chart for short-term Students

17th May 2007

The BIA has provided AASAP/UK with a flow chart that has been distributed to staff at UKVisas. The chart clarifies the visa options available to students coming to the UK for fewer than six months. Learn more

Answers from the BIA and DfES

11th May 2007

Subsequent to the general meeting held on 9 May about the changes to the Immigration Rules, please find attached a summary of the meeting, including answers to the 13 written questions submitted in advance, as well as answers to questions from the floor. Thank you to Donna Vinter, AASAP/UK Secretary, for writing up this comprehensive summary with such alacrity. Learn more

Questions to the BIA and DfES

2nd May 2007

In anticipation of the meeting to be held on Wednesday, 9 May, the Executive Committee has submitted questions to the Border & Immigration Agency and Department for Education and Skills . We have asked both government offices to respond to these questions at the meeting. The questions follow. Learn more

Revised Immigration Rules

11th April 2007

The Border & Immigration Agency (BIA) of the Home Office has announced revised Immigration Rules. There are important changes that affect students coming to the UK. The summary follows; we will keep members apprised of further developments. Learn more

New Visa fees

8th March 2007

On 7 March 2007 the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Nationality (Mr Liam Byrne) announced new fee levels for visas after agreement by the Privy Council on 6 March. Learn more