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 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 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
Read MoreLatest news about the Online Immigration Status (eVisa)
Recent Home Office developments confirm that a digital immigration system, known as eVisa is replacing the: Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) Biometric Residence Cards (BRC) Passport endorsements Entry clearance visa vignette An eVisa will show record of your immigration status and conditions of leave to enter or remain in the UK. To prove your status digitally,
Read MoreLatest news about the EU Settlement Scheme that will take place from September 2023
Recent Home Office developments confirm that from September 2023, those who hold Pre-Settled Status will automatically have their status extended before it lapses for a further two years, without the need to make an application. This will also apply for those who have not yet acquired Settled Status during the time that their Pre-Settled Status
Read MoreChanges to the Sponsor Licence Priority Service
The Home Office has introduced some changes to the pre-licence priority service for companies applying for sponsor licence. The pre-licence priority service is optional for companies who wish to pay for a faster decision on their sponsor licence application. Applicants previously applying was required to email the Home Office after submitting and paying for the
Read MoreBallot system for India Young Professionals Scheme visas will be opened tomorrow
Under Tier 5, India Young Professionals Scheme visa is specially designed for Indian citizens who are between 18 and 30 years old, obtained qualification at bachelor’s degree level or above, and have sufficient savings to support yourselves in the UK. Those who want to apply the visa must enter the ballot system which will be
Read MoreGlobal Talent – Tech Nation endorsement closing on March 2023
Tech Nation, an endorsing body for the Global Talent visa scheme will be ceasing operation as of 31 March 2023 after their grant funding from the government has been withdrawn. The UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has instead awarded the £12 million pound grant to its rival, Barclays Bank instead
Read MorePriority Visa Services resumed for student, visit and sponsored work visa applications
Due to Ukraine crisis, all priority visa services are suspended from Mar 2022, and some priority visa services now resumed for study, sponsored work and new visit visa applications. Priority visa services resumed Priority and Super Priority visa services (PV and SPV) for new customers applying the student, visit, and the sponsored work routes, including
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