Following a similar approach from the United Kingdom, from 31 January 2021 a new settlement route will be available for British Nationals (Overseas) citizens from Hong Kong. This route allows Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) and their close family members whom are living in the same household to apply for either 30-month or 5-year leave

Will take effect at 9am 1 December 2020 and will cover applicants applying under the following categories: Appendix Student Appendix Skilled Worker Appendix Representative of an Overseas Business Appendix T2 Minister of Religion Appendix T2 Sportsperson Appendix UK Ancestry Appendix Global Talent Appendix Start-up Appendix Innovator Appendix T5 (Temporary Worker) International Agreement Worker Appendix Hong

On 31 December 2020, at 11:00 PM, freedom of movement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) will end. From January 2021 EU citizens (who do not qualify under EU Settlement Scheme or other routes protected by the Withdrawal Agreement) will need to apply and qualify for entry or stay on the

Starts from 1 December 2020 What do you need? A job offer from an employer with a Sponsor License; Accepted a job offer which reaches a certain skill level; Will be paid within the salary threshold sets out under this route. To apply, you will need to provide a certificate of sponsorship which is less

There was a significant amendment on the student visa in early September 2020 and effective from 1 December 2020. Some major updates are: The requirement on electronic bank statements are simplified that stamps on every page is no longer needed. Maintenance requirement increases from £1,265 to £1,334 each month inside London and from £1,015 to

According to the guidance for landlords on Right to Rent, landlords can perform a rent check online of the prospective tenants starting from 25 November 2020 to relieve the burden on Home Office. Landlords will be able to rent check for   EEA nationals and their family members of the EU Settlement Scheme non-EEA nationals