More changes to UK immigration rules – EU Settlement Scheme right to administrative review removed The Home Office has announced today the new Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules 7th September 2023. The amendments primarily focus on changes to the EU Settlement Scheme and changes to Appendix Electronic Travel Authorisation. There are also a series of minor changes to other immigration policy areas. According to Home Office, the changes represent…
Read MoreWhen Student visa holders can undertake employment in the UK?
Student visa holders right to work in the UK Employment conditions for UK student visa holders are dependent on the type of sponsor education provider the individual is studying at and the level of course they are studying. The key source of information on the amount of hours a foreign Student can work in the UK and the type of employment that is permitted are in the Immigration Rules,…
Read MoreWhat’s new for Health & Care visa UK in 2023 – are care workers to stay on shortage list?
What next for care worker skilled visas UK – are care workers to stay on shortage occupation list? Our previous article on Health and Care visa was published in early January 2023. We also have more detailed information about the Health and Care visa and shortage occupation list on our website. However, as UK immigration is dynamic, it is time to look into the recent updates in the health and…
Read MoreLack of clarity for EUSS pre-settled status holders remains despite the 9th August 2023 EUSS changes
Why pre-settled status holders remain uncertain after 9th August 2023 In our previous blogs on EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) we discussed recent Home Office updates on the EUSS Scheme announced on 17th July 2023. After the High Court ruling in late 2022 there was pressure on the Home Office to announce their amendments to the EUSS rules in order to implement the judgement. The Home Office has updated its immigration…
Read MoreChanges to EUSS – new much stricter rules for late applications under EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) effective 9 August 2023
Late EUSS applications new stricter rules 9th August 2023 The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) changes were announced by Home Office on 17/07/2023 in their Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules 17th July 2023. We addressed this in our blog on 17th July. Now those changes are already in force. The new stricter rules on what can constitute good ground(s) for making a late EUSS application apply to applications under Appendix…
Read MoreFines for employing & renting to illegal migrants to triple
In their press release today, 7th August 2023, Home Office announces large increases in fines for employing or renting properties to illegal migrants. The higher fines will start to apply from the next year (2024). The move is designed to deter employers and landlords from helping illegal migrants. That, in turn, is aimed at deterring illegal migrants from coming to the UK. The Home Office announcement is widely publicised in…
Read MoreImportant changes British Citizenship – new stricter criminality criteria to apply 31st July 2023
New much stricter criminality good character criteria for British Citizenship Changes to criminality good character criteria for British Citizenship applications announced on 30th July 2023 will come in force on 31st July 2023. This is the most recent update to the UK immigration rules and policies out of many recent changes announced, including upcoming significant increase to NHS Surcharge and visa fees 13th July 2023, updates to Skilled Worker 17th…
Read MoreIndia Young Professionals Scheme visa ballot July 2023 started
Home Office has announced start of its July 2023 ballot for India Young Professionals Scheme visa. It has started and will be running until 1:30pm India Standard Time on 27 July 2023. To take part go to Home Office webpage. For more information about the scheme and how to prepare visit our page dedicated to the scheme.
Read MoreChanges to UK student visa and student dependants announced 17 July 2023 – dependants and switching restricted
Dependants and switching restricted for students There are some important changes to UK student visa route that are being introduced in the Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules 17 July 2023. In a nutshell, the announced changes to student visa focus on two main topics, i.e. 1. Dependant family members will no longer be able to join their student family member in the UK unless the student visa holder is…
Read MoreChanges to Skilled Worker visa announced 17 July 2023 – Shortage Occupation List update and Student switching restricted
Important changes to skilled worker visa – statement of changes 17 July 2023 There are some important changes announced for Skilled Worker visa route in the Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules 17 July 2023. In a nutshell, the changes to skilled worker visa focus on two main topics, i.e. new jobs have been added to Shortage Occupation List and restrictions on switching from student visa to skilled worker, other…
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