UKBA Working news This feed provides all the latest news from the UK Border Agency website. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/news/newsfeeds en-us UK Border Agency Fri Nov 21 20:34:02 GMT 2008 Postal route for tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/postalroutefortiers2and5 <p>Between the 27 November 2008 and 1 April 2009, applicants in the United Kingdom will be able to apply for tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system using the postal route only. There will be no premium service.</p> 21 Nov 2008 10:17:34 GMT Online sponsor registration unavailable http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/unavailableonlinesponsorform <p>On Sunday 23 November from 0800, the sponsor application online form will be unavailable.</p> 20 Nov 2008 09:47:34 GMT Points-based system - dates for submission of applications http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/pbsapplications <p>On 27 November 2008, tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system will open for applications. As these tiers open we will close down the schemes which they replace.</p> 18 Nov 2008 10:28:34 GMT 200,000 fewer jobs available for migrant workers under new rules http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/migrantworkers The number of jobs available to foreign workers through the shortage occupation route will be reduced, the Government announced today. 11 Nov 2008 11:39:15 GMT Points-based system: approved English language tests for tier 2 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/pbsapprovedenglishlanguage <p>Tier 2 of the points-based system (PBS) will open in the United Kingdom (UK) on 27 November 2008.</p> 29 Oct 2008 09:45:54 GMT Migrant applications for tiers 2 and 5 of the points based system will open on 27 November 2008 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/tiers2and5migrants <p>Today Phil Woolas, Minister of State for borders and immigration, announced the go-live date for tiers 2 and 5 of the points-based system.</p> 28 Oct 2008 14:19:54 GMT Transitional arrangements for Tiers 2 and 5 http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/transitionalarrangements2and5 Important information for people who are currently in the United Kingdom with leave to enter or remain in one of the immigration categories being abolished when Tiers 2 and 5 of the points based system are introduced. 23 Oct 2008 13:48:17 GMT Points-based system - apply for your sponsor licence as soon as possible http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsfragments/sponsorlicence 1 Oct 2008 13:23:02 GMT Changes to Tier 1 guidance notes http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsfragments/changestotier1guidance New versions of Tier 1 guidance notes were released on 11 September 2008. 11 Sep 2008 09:02:33 GMT Change to the list of English language test providers for tier 1 of the points-based system http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/newsarticles/englishlanguagetestproviders The following organisations and tests have been withdrawn from the list of approved English language test providers for tier 1 of the points-based system. 10 Sep 2008 14:48:47 GMT