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…
Read MoreMore changes to UK immigration rules announced 7th September 2023 – EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), ETA, Long Residence, and other visa routes
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…
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