EVisa digital UK immigration status to replace BRP and BRC UK immigration update: UK Home Office is introducing changes to make the UK immigration system more digital. This is reflected in their ‘New Plan for Immigration’ roadmap published in July 2022. Part of the digitalisation process is to replace physical immigration permits with online immigration status eVisa. The recently published new Home Office guidance dated 31st October 2023 outlines what…
Read MoreTerrorism related questions in UK visa & British citizenship applications
Terrorism related questions in UK visa & British citizenship applications UK visa applications and British Citizenship application forms have questions relating to General Grounds of refusal good character. Those questions are focused on the applicants’ conduct, associations and various activities that may mean that the person’s presence in the UK is undesirable. Some of the questions are relating to terrorist activities or support of those. In light of the recent…
Read MoreElectronic travel authorisation ETA for the UK – what it is and how to apply
Electronic travel authorisation(ETA) for the UK Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) gives you permission to travel to the UK. The applicant must be seeking permission to enter the UK as either: (i) a Visitor (other than a Marriage/Civil Partnership Visitor), staying in the UK for up to 6 months; or (ii) a Creative Worker who is seeking entry to the UK pursuant to paragraph Appendix Temporary Work – Creative Worker at CRV 3.2.…
Read MoreImportant: Sponsors SMS updates National Insurance Number and Companies House Number required
SMS updates National Insurance Number (NINO) for Key Personnel If your business holds immigration sponsor licence in any category, including Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility as the most typical licence types, you need to ensure that you comply with the Home Office sponsorship duties. Those duties and requirements keep evolving and updates are notified to sponsors via Sponsor Management System (SMS). It is therefore important to login to your…
Read MoreImportant update: Increase to NHS Surcharge immigration fees from January 2024
New higher NHS Surcharge from January 2024 Recently on 4th October 2023 the new immigration fees started to apply. This increase did not include the NHS Surcharge fees but in mid September Home Office indicated that the NHS Surcharge fee changes will be announced later in autumn. In mid October 2023, there is an update that the new NHS Surcharge fees will start to apply from January 2024. Draft Immigration…
Read MoreImportant: UK visa application centres in Israel temporary closure – what UK visa applicants and employers should do
UK visa application centres in Israel temporary closure Due to the recent events, Tel Aviv Visa Application Centre and Jerusalem Visa Application Centre are temporarily closed for UK visa applicants from 10th October 2023 until further notice. 28 HaArba’s Street, HaArba’a Towers, south building – Floor 9, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF TEL AVIV VISA APPLICATION CENTRE: The Tel Aviv Visa Application Centre is temporarily closed until further notice.…
Read MoreImportant for Asylum seekers right to work – proposed changes by the Migration Advisory Committee
Asylum seekers right to work recommendation from Migration Advisor Committee Under the current immigration rules, Asylum Seekers can request the right to work if their asylum application has been pending for at least 12 months. If the right to work is granted, asylum seekers can only work in occupations on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). As we know, the jobs on Shortage List are limited in scope. Many Asylum Seekers…
Read MoreImportant Shortage Occupation List updates – Migration Advisory Committee SOL report published 3rd October 2023
Shortage Occupation List update – MAC Report 3rd October 2023 In their recent report published on 3rd October 2023, Migration Advisory Committee listed a number of recommendations in relation to UK Shortage Occupation List. Those recommendations are for the UK government to consider. Some of them, such as addition of 5 construction Soc Codes to Shortage Occupation List, have already been implemented by the government. The MAC recommendations if implemented…
Read MoreIncrease in UK Home Office visa fees from the 4th of October 2023
Home office visa fees increase announced According to the Home Office press release on 15 th September 2023: Increases to immigration and nationality fees to pay for vital services and allow more funding to be prioritised for public sector pay rises are set come into effect on 4 October. The changes mean that the cost for a visit visa for less than six months is rising by £15 to £115,…
Read MoreHealth and Care immigration news – have your say on the UK health and care
Health and care visa – call for evidence Health and care skilled worker visa has proven very popular with both UK employers and overseas workers. Lower visa fees with no NHS Surcharge and shortages of care staff in the UK have contributed to this. You may also want to read our other recent blog on health and care visa. Call for evidence: An inspection of the immigration system as it…
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