Introduction to Tier 1 of the Points Based System of Immigration The United Kingdom’s Tier 1 visa immigration scheme is part of the new points based system for employment-based immigration. Tier 1 visas are for highly skilled migrants, entrepreneurs, investors, and foreign graduates of UK educational institutions. Tier 1 came into force in early 2008 […]
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In a comment published on 22 September, Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg claims that the Dublin Regulation (Dublin Convention) “undermines refugees rights.” According to the Human Rights Commissioner, it is a mistake to consider that “the national asylum systems in place in Europe all provide similar, high standards of protection to people who […]
UK suspends return of asylum seekers to Greece The UK Border Agency decided on 20 September to suspend the return of asylum seekers to Greece pending the result of a case that has been referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) from the UK Court of Appeal. The case, NS […]
Ireland: Demonstrations over case delays and poor living conditions On 31 August, asylum seekers held demonstrations in several Irish towns over case delays and poor living conditions at accommodation centres for asylum seekers. The protests were aimed at raising awareness about the plight of thousands of asylum seekers in Ireland, who are forced to live […]
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Roma Immigrants Expelled by France
France expels Roma immigrants to Bulgaria and Romania The French government started sending back Roma people to Bulgaria and Romania over summer, after riots following the killing by the police of a young man member of the Roma minority. European Commissioner for Justice, Viviane Reding, expressed her concerns about the expulsions, noting a possible […]