Deadline to update BRP to eVisa extended to 31 March 2025
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- Dec 10
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BRPs are being replaced by eVisas. An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status. UKVI are phasing out the use of physical BRP cards and transitioning to electronic eVisas. Anyone with permission to stay in the UK will find that their BRP is valid until 31 December 2024. UKVI have been advising all
Read MoreUK Halts Increase of Family Visa Income Threshold to £38,700 Pending Review!
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- Aug 2
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The UK originally planned to raise the family visa income threshold from £29,000 to £38,700 by early 2025. However, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced that to balance family life and economic benefits, the threshold will remain at £29,000 until a comprehensive review of the family visa policy is completed. Previously, the income requirement was
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 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 MorePassport Office workers strike from April to May 2023
Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union announced that over 1,000 Passport Office workers across England, Scotland and Wales will go on strike for a period of 5 weeks for disputes about their jobs, pay, pension and conditions. This will cause disruption and an increase in the decision making process of issuing passports, as applicants will
Read MorePolice registration for foreign nationals has ceased
The requirement of foreign nationals from designated countries to register with police within 7 days after arrival has ceased. The requirement was completely abolished on 4 August 2022. While the Home Office has yet to formally notify, the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) issued a notice in early August announcing the removal of the police
Read More’Home for Ukraine’ Scheme Officially Opened
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- Mar 21
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In response to the Russia invasion of Ukraine, the Home Office have launched a webpage on the scheme of ‘Home for Ukraine’. This scheme will allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the UK as sponsors to bring Ukrainians to safety, even they do not have any family members in the UK. How it
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