Latest news from UKBA Website from a speech made by Immigration Minister Damian Green on 15/09/11

The minister highlighted the Governments proposals on Family Migration .

Reports on Family migration to the UK show .

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Two-thirds of a sample of those granted a Marriage Visa in 2009 had never visited the UK before deciding

on a permanent move to the UK.

20 per cent of a sample of sponsers of Marriage Visa applicants were either unemployed or had an income

below the national average wage .

37 per cent of Sponsers from the sample were living with Family or Friends.

The Minister reaffirmed the Governments determination to tackle this issue.

The writing is on the wall . The Consultation Paper is there for all to read & as previous Topics on this subject

has received so few views and comments many could well be in for a big shock .

We will have to wait & see the A1 English test has already made a difference we have noticed a slight drop in settlement visa applications. But an increase in Family visit visas.