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…
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…
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