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Advocacy Appeal: New Immigration Rules Contradict Government Domestic Violence Strategy

Published: 4 Apr, 2011 (Last updated: 21 Apr, 2011)   Tags:
The Immigration and Law Practitioners Association (ILPA) have issued a press release regarding the new UKBAUnited Kingdom Border Agency - government body overseeing visas and immigration immigration rules that will come into effect from 6 April, 2011: "HAPPY MOTHERS DAY? DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: UK BORDER AGENCY’S NEW IMMIGRATION RULES WHOLLY AT ODDS WITH HOME OFFICE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN STRATEGY
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Important Reminders for Visa Holders traveling between the UK and the Republic of Ireland

Published: 9 Jun, 2007 (Last updated: 9 Jan, 2011)   Tags:

Numerous questions have arisen regarding travel between the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland (ROIRepublic of Ireland).

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Just Visiting the UK?

Last updated: 7 Feb, 2010   Tags:

Visitors from the United States, for the most part, do not need Advance Entry Clearance, also called a Visa.

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Mandatory Ban for Overstayers in the UK

Published: 17 Feb, 2008 (Last updated: 21 Apr, 2011)   Tags:

IMPORTANT UPDATE ON MANDATORY BAN FOR OVERSTAYERS IN THE UK

The following is an UPDATE to UK-Yankee's original Advisory regarding overstayers and the new policies coming into effect. Please pay special attention to the new dates included in this update.

It has recently been announced that the mandatory ban on overstayers wishing to apply for re-entry to the UK has been postponed. It will now come into effect on 1 October 2008, but the applicant MUST have left the UK prior to 1 October. 

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New Biometric Controls and how they affect YOU!

Published: 14 May, 2007 (Last updated: 9 Jan, 2011)   Tags:

Americans planning to travel to the UK over the summer holidays should be aware of changing laws and new biometric controls being put in place.

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New Biometric Requirements for US-Based Visa Applicants!

Published: 30 Nov, 2007 (Last updated: 13 Dec, 2009)   Tags:
Starting on 3 December 2007, all applicants for UK visas in the US will have to submit biometrics as part of the visa application process. The biometric data collected will consist of fingerprints (scanned electronically) and a digital photograph. This is a requirement for a UK visa and without biometrics the application will not be accepted. There is no extra fee for biometric collection.  
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So you want to move to the UK!

Published: 24 Sep, 2007 (Last updated: 9 Jan, 2011)   Tags:

Online or long distance relationships are becoming ever more common but there are hurdles to the happily ever after life in the UK.

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UK-Yankees Protest Unfair Visa & Citizenship Fee Increase

Published: 25 Apr, 2007 (Last updated: 9 Jan, 2011)   Tags:

19 March 2007

UK-Yankee is protesting what it sees as unfair and disproportionate increases to immigration and nationality fees.

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What do I do? I lost my American passport with my visa inside!

Published: 10 Jan, 2009 (Last updated: 9 Jan, 2011)   Tags:

(Note: This advisory is for UK residents only, if you are just travelling in the UK, and will not be here for 15 business days, or approximately a month, you will more than likely need to apply for

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Which Queue For You?

Published: 31 Jul, 2007 (Last updated: 9 Jan, 2011)   Tags:

Which line should be used if a person has entry clearance or a leave to remain stamp (aka a visa or a residence permit)?

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Dates in the UK (and most of the world) are formatted differently than the USA. Instead of Month-Day-Year, the day is first, Day-Month-Year and said for example "the 7th of November" (07-11-2011). Pay attention on important forms and food expirations!

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