Monday, 1 February 2016

Immigration News: February 2016



Biometric residence permits

UKVI have published updated guidance for overseas applicants, employers and sponsors about biometric residence permits.

The updated guidance can be downloaded here.




Tier 2 and 5 sports governing bodies

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have published updated details and contacts for all Tier 2 and 5 sports governing bodies.

The revised information can be downloaded here.





Approved English language tests

UKVI have published an updated list of test and test centres approved by them to show that applicants have the required level of English for their visa.

The updated list can be viewed here.


On 11 January 2016, the government set out its proposed changes to the fees for visas, immigration and nationality applications and associated premium services for 2016-17.

The key changes are:

  • 2% increase for visit, study and work visas
  • 25% increase for settlement, residence and nationality applications
  • In addition, targeted increases have also been applied to premium services, such as the priority visa service
However, the fees for all sponsorship categories will remain the same.

The new fees table can be downloaded here



Application to transfer indefinite leave to remain in UK (form NTL)


Updated form NTL and guidance has been published by UKVI for those applying to transfer an existing settlement visa from an old passport to a biometric residence permit.

The updated form and guidance can be downloaded here.