Tony Millns, Chief Executive of English UK, reported good news for students and visitors to the UK on his return from a pre-announcement briefing on Wednesday with Bill Rammell, the Minister for FE, HE and Lifelong Learning at the Department for Education and Skills, and Liam Byrne, the Minister of State for Nationality, Citizenship and Immigration, Home Office. (more…)

Starting from 2 April 2007, anyone who wants an open-ended visa must pass a test proving they understand the UK and the English language: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news/learning-english

By 2008 all visa applicants will have to provide biometric data with their application. Biometric capture is a European regulation covering all EU member states. UKVisas has provided the attached text outlining the process and benefits to international students and the UK.

biometrics-international-students-14-11-06.pdf