News for 'points-based-system'

Govt Plans Car-To-Car Alerts To Prevent Crashes

Govt Plans Car-To-Car Alerts To Prevent Crashes

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

'We hope we will be able to at least end crashes that involve collisions with stationary vehicles as there will be an automatic warning.'

India's 'Rewarding' Fielding Drill

India's 'Rewarding' Fielding Drill

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Captained by Sarfaraz Khan, Mohammed Siraj and Dhruv Jurel, the teams battled it out, showcasing their agility and precision.

In a first, England propose points system for SL series

In a first, England propose points system for SL series

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

England have attempted a minor shake-up of the largely conventional world of Test cricket by offering to use a points-based system to determine the winner of their home series against Sri Lanka.

UK's new visa system from April 1

UK's new visa system from April 1

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

Professionals and highly-skilled persons willing to migrate to Britain will have to apply for visa under the new points-based system which comes into force in India from April 1. The point-based system-Tier 1 (PBS-TO), which covers highly skilled migrants, entrepreneurs, investors, and graduate students, replaces the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, the Entrepreneur and Investor schemes and the International Graduates.

New UK work visas explained

New UK work visas explained

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Experts from the UK Border Agency and Visa Services, British High Commission, New Delhi, hosted a chat with GA readers on November 10. The transcript.

England will host day-night Test match, says ECB

England will host day-night Test match, says ECB

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The concept of day-night Test found a new taker in England with board chairman Colin Graves confirming the country will host a twilight Test.

UK acts after key SC ruling on immigration

UK acts after key SC ruling on immigration

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

The Home Office was forced to take emergency action after judges upheld a complaint by a Pakistan national, who had been refused further leave to remain in the UK, that the list of skilled occupations used under the points-based system had not been scrutinised by Parliament.

UK bans nearly 1,900 Indian banks for student visa

UK bans nearly 1,900 Indian banks for student visa

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

The new list has just 85 banks operating in India whose statements will be accepted for purposes of student visas.

UK government outlines overhaul of student visas

UK government outlines overhaul of student visas

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Tougher entrance criteria, limits on work entitlements and the closure of the post study work route are some of the changes made to the student visa system in the United Kingdom, home secretary Theresa May has said. The announcement on Wednesday follows a major public consultation on the reform of Tier Four, which is the student entry route to the UK of the points based system, after a home office review revealed widespread abuse.

Your say: UK suspends student visa applications from North India

Your say: UK suspends student visa applications from North India

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

The visa application centres in New Delhi, Chandigarh and Jalandhar will supend applications on instruction from the UK Border Agency. Share your opinions on the move.

New proposal to revolutionise Test championship

New proposal to revolutionise Test championship

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

new proposal under consideration is all set to revolutionise Test cricket, with the two best nations to play a grand final possibly over six days or, even until there is a result.

UK: Now, stricter rules for students' visa

UK: Now, stricter rules for students' visa

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The third phase of stricter rules for foreign students under the tier4 of the points-based system will come into force from today. According to the UK Border Agency, foreign students need to prove that they have unconditional offer of a seat at a licensed college, university or school under the new visa requirements introduced from March this year.

Trump to announce new immigration, Green Card policy

Trump to announce new immigration, Green Card policy

Rediff.com16 May 2019

As of now, about 66 per cent of the green cards are given to those with family ties and only 12 per cent are based on skills.

UK study visa process revised

UK study visa process revised

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

The UK government has introduced new arrangements for student visas, as part of the Tier 4 of the points-based system.

Indian professionals protest UK visa curbs

Indian professionals protest UK visa curbs

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Indian and other non-European Union professionals on Thursday expressed concern over a recommendation by a key migration panel to deny the right to settle in Britain for those coming here on intra-company transfers.

UK introduces new visa rules for Indian students

UK introduces new visa rules for Indian students

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Home secretary Jacqui Smith said the new arrangements as part of Tier 4 of the points based system will make the visa process simpler, more objective and more transparent for applicants and prevent abuse of the immigration system. From Tuesday, all British education providers (schools, colleges, universities) who recruit international students need to be registered with the UK Border Agency.

New UK work visas decoded

New UK work visas decoded

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

There has been a lot of confusion over the newly introduced points-based system for individuals applying to work in the UK. Here we look at the main facets of the new system.

Over 2 million foreigners working in UK

Over 2 million foreigners working in UK

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

Over 2 million foreign workers are now working in UK, which is a 75%increase in foreign labour in the last 6 years.

Indian students in UK can now work for 2 years

Indian students in UK can now work for 2 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

Indian students pursuing education in British universities can now work in the UK for two years after completing their courses, instead of one year as allowed earlier. Starting from Monday, students can seek employment for up to two years under Tier 1 of the Points-Based System introduced by the government earlier this year to replace an earlier scheme, according to official sources.

'Earned citizenship' soon in UK

'Earned citizenship' soon in UK

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

The British government plans to introduce points-based system for migrants including those from India seeking to acquire British citizenship in the near future.

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The bill, Trump said, 'would represent the most significant reform to our immigration system in half a century'.

Want to live abroad? Best ways to get a citizenship

Want to live abroad? Best ways to get a citizenship

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

A number of countries allow you to become citizens by investing in government-approved projects or real estate or by buying bonds.