Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules 10 September 2024
Following an update to the Immigration Rules on 10 September, we will set out the key changes: Jordan is added to Appendix Visitor Visa national list Jordan has now been added to the Visit Visa national list and removed from the list authorised to use Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). This is effective from 10 September
Read More10 Year Family and Private Life Route to Settlement
The below route is one way to be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK in 10 years’ time under the 10 Years Family/Private Life Route. Generally, in order to remain in the UK with a settled partner under the 5 year route to settlement, the applicant will need to satisfy
Read MoreChanges to the 10-year long residence indefinite leave to remain route
The long residence indefinite leave to remain route is for people who have been living in the UK lawfully and continuously for 10 years or more. The home office has decided to delay the possibility of obtaining ILR by including a statement which mentions that ‘The applicant must also have had permission on their current
Read MoreUpdate on the Sponsor Management System dated 2 April 2024
We have previously been informed that the the Sponsor Management System for issuing Certificate of Sponsorship for migrant workers will be affected from 7 pm on 2 April 2024 until 9 am 4 April 2024. However, the timing has been revised to allow extra time for assigning Defined Certificate of Sponsorships prior to the new
Read More英國移民規則最新變更
英國內政部最近正式發布了相關移民規則的變更,這些新規則自2024年4月4日開始正式實施。 • 除了健康護理簽證,技術員工簽證路徑下申請人的薪金門檻由£26,200漲至£38,700 • 健康護理簽證下申請人的薪金門檻由£26,200漲至£29,000 • 新規定也適用於已經獲批技術員工簽證並且會在2030年4月4日前申請該簽證的續簽、變更雇主或申請定居的申請人 • 緊缺職業清單被新的移民工資列表ISL取代,因為英國政府希望對於特定工作給予薪金門檻上的優惠。緊缺職業清單中的工作相對於一般職業的薪金門檻有20%的折扣,但是,之前對現行費率要求的20%折扣將被取消。 • 博士學位相關工作,新進移民和國家薪資等級職業的相關規定也有所變動。 • 全球商務流動計劃路徑下的高級或專業人員簽證的薪金門檻由£45,800漲至£48,500 • 全球商務流動計劃路徑下畢業管培生的簽證的薪金門檻由£24,220漲至£25,410 • 成長型企業簽證薪金門檻由£34,600漲至£36,300 • 季節性工人路徑下中從事某些家禽工作的工人的工資要求從£26,200 (每小時£10.75) 漲至£38,700 (每小時£15.88) • 標準職業分類SOC 由SOC2010 更新為SOC 2020 • 由於新規則的實施,雇主必須確保自2024年4月4日開始申請的贊助許可證明CoS使用新的代碼 • 2024年4月11日起,5年制路徑下家屬團聚簽證的新申請人,對於收入的要求將漲至£29,000。將不再設立單獨的子女申請下的最低收入標準。 • 對於那些在2024年4月11日前已經提交申請並滿足最低收入要求的申請人,在他們申請定居簽證時則必須要滿足這一變動。 • 家庭暴力受害者路徑下的關係要求將包括歐盟定居計劃下的預定居申請的所有伴侶。 • 被批准在英國工作的難民庇護人員,從2024年4月日開始將只可以從事移民工資列表上的工作 • BNO 簽證申請人將可以申請英國政府公共福利。為了協助在英國申請定居簽證,簽證決策者將在30個月的簽證上附加28天。在主申請人獲批後即使情況有變,成年親屬授養人也可以申請BNO簽證。配偶和成年授養人將不需要申請與主申請人相同期限的簽證。 • 另外,電子旅行授權、旅行簽證等都有相關的變動 在此對於移民規則的變更僅為簡介,如果您有意申請英國相關簽證,請與專業的移民律師進行咨商以獲取更加完善的信息。
Read MoreNew statement of changes to the Immigration Rules
The Home Office has released the statement of changes to the Immigration Rules on 4 April 2024 stating the following: • The general salary threshold under the Skilled Worker route is being increased from £26,200 to £38,700, except for the workers sponsored under the Health and Care visa. • The general salary threshold for the
Read MoreBudget 2024: Government proposes to abolish “non-dom tax” and reduce personal income tax
The UK Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has proposed that starting from April 2025, new immigrants to the UK won’t have to pay any foreign income and gains tax during their first four years of residency. After four years, those continuing to reside in the UK will pay taxes under the same rules as other UK residents.
Read MoreNew statement of changes to Immigration Rules: Home Office closes the Ukraine Family Scheme without notice
A scheme allowing Ukrainians to join family members in the UK was announced to be closed as of 19 February 2024 at 3pm. The Ukrainian Extension Scheme is also due to close for applicants applying from within the UK until 16 May 2024. However successful applicants applying from 11 March 2024 under the Homes for
Read MoreNews about Income Thresholds for Family and Skilled Worker Visas
News about Income Thresholds for Family and Skilled Worker Visas A ministerial statement issued today has officially affirmed that two declarations of amendments are anticipated in the ensuing months. The initial modification will revoke the entitlement of care workers to bring dependents, while the subsequent alteration will see an increase in the minimum income threshold
Read MoreThe UK Home Secretary has proposed a new five-point plan to reduce legal immigration
Home Secretary James Cleverly has presented the government with a new five-point plan to reduce legal immigration recently, mainly targeted at health and care visas, which have increased significantly in recent years. The plan includes: Restricting health and care visa holders from bringing their dependants to the UK, and requiring all care firms to be
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