The Home Office has announced(https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-sets-out-vision-to-cement-uk-as-a-science-superpower) a new fast-track immigration offer for selected individuals with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects.  This is not a new route but is part of what will be a rebranding of the existing Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa. Under this scheme it will provide eligible individuals with

Following the Budget announcement yesterday, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the Immigration Health Surcharge will be raised from £400 per year to £624 from October 2020.  An accompanying coasting document (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/871799/Budget_2020_Web_Accessible_Complete.pdf) states:  “This measure increases the Immigration Health Surcharge from the current level of £400 per year to £624 per year for each surcharge liable non-EEA

From 1 January 2021, EU and non-EU citizens will be treated equally. The government aims to reduce overall levels of migration and give top priority to those with the highest skills and the greatest talents: scientists, engineers, academics and other highly skilled workers. This has already been brought into motion with the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent being

UPDATE The UKVI has issued guidance for individuals in the UK who are unable to return to China. For Chinese nationals in the UK whose visa has recently expired or is about to expire If you are a Chinese national in the UK and have been compliant with the conditions of your visa prior to

The Independent yesterday reported that Free Movement will end for EU citizens on day-one of a No Deal Brexit. This is despite the fact that there are no clear plans being put in placed as well as the potential chaos and of people trapped in legal limbo. This measure is being brought forward by the

The government has released a new Statement of Changes yesterday (https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/830153/CCS001_CCS0919963034-001_HC_2631_text.pdf), 9th September 2019. The changes cover a few areas but this article will review the changes made to the following work and student visa routes: Start-up & Innovator For the start-up visa, it is generally expected that have not established a business in the

As we know, the United Kingdom will be leaving the European Union on 31stOctober 2019. The UK government have since introduce the procedure arrangement for European national and their dependent and this is set out in detail here. We will summarise what you need to know below. Introduction of European Temporary Leave to Remain (Euro TLR) 

As previously mentioned, the government has finally introduced the new Start Up and Innovator visa to replaced the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) and Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa. You can find further information about Start Up visa here, and for the Innovator visa, here. The visa itself requires an applicant to be endorsed by UKVI list