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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
Major announcement for EU Settlement Scheme pre-settled status holders On 17 July 2023 Home Office announced important policy changes for holders of pre-settled status under EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). The policy change has been introduced following the recent High Court judgement. The High Court ruling confirmed that it is unlawful for Home Office to require that pre-settled status …
Huge increase to UK visa fees and NHS Surcharge fee On Thursday 13th July 2023 the UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, announced increase of pay for public sector employees. At the same time, he explained that this increase in wages should not be funded from people taxes or from borrowing. Rishi Sunak announced that the …
Is UK-EU Youth Mobility visa on the cards? UK Youth Mobility visa Scheme is a form of working holiday visa for young people who wish to come to the UK and experience UK life. This is a reciprocal visa scheme under which people up to a certain age limit are able to apply for fixed-term …
Those individuals who have claimed asylum in the UK can apply for permission to work if they have been waiting 12 months for a decision, and they are not considered responsible for the delay. We write about this in more detail in our other blog here. If permission is granted, the asylum seeker will be …
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Illegal Migration Bill – review by the Human Rights Committee On 7 March 2023, the Government introduced the Illegal Migration Bill (the Bill) to the House of Commons. The Government’s rationale is that the Bill will deter ‘illegal’ entry and prevent people smuggling and further deaths in the Channel. The Bill would make significant changes …