Guidance: Statement of changes in Immigration Rules-HC 887

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Immigration analysis: Will new visa rules for visitors from certain Gulf states boost economic growth? Adam Hoefel of DavidsonMorris Solicitors comments on the electronic visa waiver (EVW) scheme, due to come into force in January 2014.

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Guidance: Statement of changes in Immigration Rules-HC 887, LNB News 12/12/2013/77

Changes have been made to visa requirements for travellers from the Unit Arab Emirates, those visiting under the Holy See, members of the Armed Forces and those applying for visas under the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) scheme. The government has made the changes in an attempt to simplify some visa processes under the Immigration Rules. The government is to publish guidance on the changes it has made to the Immigration Rules.

What has led to this latest visa proposal?