UPDATE – UKVCAS SERVICE STATUS – Reopening  26 May 2020 Following government guidelines and Public Health England advice on COVID-19, UKVCAS in conjunction with UKVI will begin a controlled, phased re-opening of Service points from 1 June 2020. Priority is given to customers who had an existing appointment, prior to the suspension of the service, and

New Health Measures at the UK Borders  Due to take affect from 8 June 2020 As per the Prime Minister’s announcement on 10 May 2020, the UK government has now set out the measures that will take place for British Citizens, long-terms residents as well as visitors to the UK.  Note that this measures applies

UPDATE The UKVI has updated their guidance for individuals in the UK who are unable to return to their home countries and has issued an updated guidance for visa applicants in the UK as of 22 May 2020.  Individuals in the UK If you are in the UK and your leave expires between 24 January

The following changes are due to take effect on 4th June 2020 Appendix W Changes to Start Up and Innovator visa  Changes are being made to make it clearer that, to be endorsed, applicants must be founders of their businesses and be relying on their own business plans. Further clarification was also made that an

The UKVI has updated their guidance for individuals in the UK who are unable to return to their home countries and has issued guidance for visa applicants in the UK as of 28 April 2020.  The update added new information for visa holder whom their 30 day visa to work, study or join family has

Coronavirus: Immigration Applications (updated 15/04/2020) UPDATE The UKVI has updated their guidance for individuals in the UK who are unable to return to their home countries and has issued guidance for visa applicants in the UK as of 15 April 2020.  The situation has largely remained the same for: individuals in the UK who are

As previously discussed in our previous news, from 1 January 2021 onwards, the UK will be introducing a new immigration system that applies equally to EU and non-EU citizens.  We now have further information on how the new immigration system will look like. Applications for the new immigration routes will open in autumn 2020.  There

Coronavirus: Immigration Applications (updated 03/04/2020) UPDATE The UKVI has updated their guidance for individuals in the UK who are unable to return to their home countries and has issued guidance for visa applicants in the UK as of 3 April 2020.  Individuals in the UK For individuals in the UK whose visa expires between 24

The Home Office has announced(https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-sets-out-vision-to-cement-uk-as-a-science-superpower) a new fast-track immigration offer for selected individuals with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.  This is not a new route but is part of what will be a rebranding of the existing Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa. Under this scheme it will provide eligible individuals with

Following the Budget announcement yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the Immigration Health Surcharge will be raised from £400 per year to £624 from October 2020.  An accompanying coasting document (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/871799/Budget_2020_Web_Accessible_Complete.pdf) states:  “This measure increases the Immigration Health Surcharge from the current level of £400 per year to £624 per year for each surcharge liable non-EEA