IMMIGRATION LIMITS

The High Court ruled on 17th December 2010  that the interim cap was unlawful. This followed a judicial review application by the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants and the English Community Care Association.  The Government may appeal the ruling.

The Government has also announced that it will stop accepting Tier 1 (General) overseas from 00:01 23 December 2010 and a new interim limit will be set for Tier 2 (General).

You can find additional information and the refined criteria on the UKBA website at http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/