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

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

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

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,

This article only seeks to provide an overview of changes to certain routes, the Hong Kong BN(O) visa, the new Graduate route and the Skilled Worker route. All changes mentioned below, except for the introduction of the Graduate route, will take effect on 6 April 2021. Hong Kong BN(O) visa BN(O) citizens who overstayed between

Today UKVI releases their staff guidance on Covid Visa Concession Scheme. This is aimed for individuals who leave has since expires while overseas and unable to return to the UK due to COVID-19. Eligibility Individual who were in the UK as a Visitor is not eligible for this concession This route only applies if the

Two updates relating to BN(O) visa route was released today (11 December 2020). The update talks about the rights to work for applicants who were granted Leave Outside the Rules as well as the announcement of refund for applicants who applied for Leave outside the Rules but is not yet granted a visa by 31st

Following a similar approach from the United Kingdom, from 31 January 2021 a new settlement route will be available for British Nationals (Overseas) citizens from Hong Kong. This route allows Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) and their close family members whom are living in the same household to apply for either 30-month or 5-year leave

Will take effect at 9am 1 December 2020 and will cover applicants applying under the following categories: Appendix Student Appendix Skilled Worker Appendix Representative of an Overseas Business Appendix T2 Minister of Religion Appendix T2 Sportsperson Appendix UK Ancestry Appendix Global Talent Appendix Start-up Appendix Innovator Appendix T5 (Temporary Worker) International Agreement Worker Appendix Hong