Friday 12 March 2010

Playing Politics with Immigration Reform ?

Well folks, its now over 3 months since the government review into the UK Tier 1 visa, promised some big changes, and what a surprise - NOTHING HAS CHANGED !

The review published in December told us the government would be launching immediate changes to the points assessment system, especially on the qualifications and previous earnings requirements. This of course prompted a plethora of client enquiries to see who would be effected.

Now that no changes have been introduced and the government are completely silent on it - one wonders why ?

Its the election, stupid !

My guess is that ministers are too busy preparing for the upcoming election (has to be held by June, probably will happen in May).

I also think they dont want any negative publicity on any immigration changes prior to an election. I believe we will not see any changes until after the election - whoever will be the Immigration Minister is anyone's guess.

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