February 28th 2011 - "Immigration Minister Damian Green, proposed fee increases to immigration
and nationality applications from 6 April 2011"
Source - UKBA
Today, immigration Minister Damian Green has issued a Written Ministerial Statement
that proposes to increase immigration and nationality application fees for all those applying to study, visit, work or stay in the UK.
The new proposed fees will be laid in Parliament in two separate regulations. These fees will not come into force untill they have been debated
and approved in Parliament, but are due to take effect from 6 April 2011.
Under the current spending review, the Home Office is implementing a real terms reduction in budgets of up to a 20 per cent. The UK Border
Agency is already seeking to offset this income gap with efficiency savings of approximately £500 million by reducing support costs, increasing efficiencies,
boosting productivity and improving value for money from commercial suppliers. But these measures will not go far enough, and to address the
shortfall the UK Border Agency will need to increase fees for financial year 2011/12.
The UK Border Agency believe the proposals to increase fees continue to strike the right balance between maintaining secure and effective
border controls and ensuring that the fees structure does not inhibit the UK's ability to attract those migrants and visitors that make a valued contribution.
This will help to support the immigration system, maintain public confidence and ensure that migration is managed for the benefit of the UK.
To discuss the proposed fee increases further and how they may affect you, or if you have further enquires on immigration to the UK,
Singapore, Australia or the USA, please contact Ambler Collins Visa Specialists and we will undertake a complimentary assessment of your eligibility.
Email us at: info@amblercollins.com
Adrian Dawson
AmblerCollins Immigration & Visa Specialists
Eden House
59 Fulham High St.
London SW6 3JJ
United Kingdom
Ph + 44 (0) 20 7371 0213
Fax + 44 (0) 20 7384 4504
E-mail: adrian@amblercollins.com
Skype: amblercollins
If you have further enquires on immigration to the UK, Singapore, Australia or the USA, please contact Ambler Collins Visa Specialists and we will
undertake a complimentary assessment of your eligibility. Email us at; info@amblercollins.com
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