Immigration Concessions for Family Members of British Nationals in Ukraine and Ukrainians in the UK
Concessions for non-British family members of British citizens in Ukraine Home Office introduced temporary visa concessions for family members of British nationals who usually live in Ukraine in response to the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Under the concessions, non-British family members can apply for a family migration visa for free, provided that the British national
Read MoreLaunch of Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) on 6 January 2022
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- Jan 7
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The UK Government launched the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) on 6 January 2022. The scheme will prioritise: those who have assisted the UK efforts in Afghanistan and stood up for values such as democracy, women’s rights, freedom of speech, and rule of law vulnerable people, including women and girls at risk, and members of minority
Read MoreDependent family members in work routes
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- Dec 8
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On 08 November 2021, the Home Office updated their guidance in respect Dependent family members in worker routes. The main changes are: 1. Co-habitation requirements for unmarried partners has been clarified If the lead applicant and the person applying as a dependent partner are not married or in a civil partnership, they can demonstrate their
Read MoreNew Endorsing Bodies for the Innovator Visa
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- Nov 24
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Following the UK visas and immigration latest update on 10 November 2021, there are now a total of 59 endorsing bodies that can issue endorsements for innovator visas. Endorsing bodies include those from a variety of sectors and range from private corporations to universities. The new endorsing bodies introduced as from September 2021 are: Boardroom
Read MoreStatement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 617
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- Sep 15
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Following the presentation to the Parliament on 10 September 2021, the UK government has provided their changes which will take into effect in October 2021. The list of changes are lengthy however, we have summarised the areas applicable to our clients. Covid- 19 concessions Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) At present, under the concession, a business that
Read MoreBusiness and Highly Skilled immigration changes: what’s to come?
In March 2021, the UK government released their publication of its New Plan for Immigration. The publication set out several changes to UK immigration. And on 26th August 2021, the roadmap specific to Sponsorship was released. The UK’s Points-based immigration system: sponsorship roadmap focuses on the changes to sponsorship system which will come into effect
Read MoreGraduate route was opened on 1 Jul 2021
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- Jul 8
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Allowing international graduates to start their careers after completing their undergraduate or postgraduate studies in the UK, a new route was opened on 1 Jul 2021. If the qualifications acquired is Graduate visa, as a part of the points-based immigration system, lasts for 2 years. If international graduates have a PHD or doctoral qualification, the
Read MoreCoronavirus: Immigration Applications (updated 01/07/2021)
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 1 July 2021. Individuals in the UK You will be expected to take all reasonable steps to return to your home country
Read MoreChanges to right to work checks on EU, EEA and Swiss citizens from next month
Followed the deadline of EU settlement scheme (deadline is 30 June 2021), EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will no longer use their EU passports or ID cards as proofs of right-to-work, except for Irish citizens. However, employers do not need to check the status of any EU, EEA, or Swiss citizens again employed before 1
Read MoreThe EU settlement is ending on 30 June 2021
If you are an EU, EEA(includes EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) or Swiss citizen, and also started living in the UK by 31 December 2021, you and your family member can apply to the EU settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021. You will need to apply for another document to come to the UK,
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