The UK government published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules on 10 September 2021, which will open, expand, and streamline work and study routes under the points-based immigration system. This update includes...more
As a result of the UK government’s 14 June announcement to extend the date for the easing of lockdown restrictions and social distancing measures, the UK Home Office has announced that the temporary COVID-19 adjusted...more
There are now less than 50 days to go until the 30 June 2021 deadline for all EU, EEA, and Swiss nationals and their family members to apply under the EU Settlement Scheme. Individuals who started living (and can prove this)...more
The UK government has published guidance on the rights of frontier workers under the new immigration system which will take effect on 1 January 2021, when free movement within the European Economic Area and Swiss Economic...more
9/25/2020
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The UK government has published further details outlining its plans for a new immigration system to take effect on January 1, 2021, when free movement within the European Economic Area and Swiss Economic Area (collectively,...more
For UK employers, the most relevant changes under the 12 March announcement relate to the EU Settlement Scheme, indefinite leave to remain, youth mobility scheme, and immigration health surcharge increases....more
The UK government has published a policy paper detailing its new points-based immigration system, as well as updates on right to work checks for EEA nationals and guidance for individuals unable to return to China from the...more
2/27/2020
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Since the introduction of the EU Settlement Scheme earlier this year, the EU Exit: ID Document Check app has only been compatible with Android devices. Applicants without an Android device have been required to send their...more
Employers should review the proposals setting out no-deal Brexit plans, immigration plans if the United Kingdom does adopt the proposals set out in the withdrawal agreement, and related considerations....more
A statement of changes to the UK’s Immigration Rules was announced on 9 September. Here is a summary of the most relevant changes....more
Following the prime minister’s announcement that free movement will come to an end, the UK government has published a policy paper setting out proposals for European Economic Area and Swiss nationals if the United Kingdom...more
A no-deal Brexit is now a very real possibility, and the UK government has announced that freedom of movement of EU citizens and their family members will come to an end immediately on 31 October 2019 should the United...more
Following the launch of the public testing phase on 21 January 2019, the EU Settlement Scheme (Scheme) fully launched on 30 March. We have set out the key updates below...more
The UK government has published a policy paper setting out proposals for European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss nationals if the United Kingdom and European Union do not reach a withdrawal agreement by March 29, 2019....more
With the final test phase of the EU Settlement Scheme set to begin January 21, the UK government has provided proposals for a new immigration system, a new visa category for lower-skilled roles, and a new code of practice for...more
The recently issued paper provides a commitment that the UK government will continue to run the EU Settlement Scheme only for EU nationals who live in the United Kingdom by 29 March 2019....more
India launches “e-Services” for foreign nationals, Hong Kong court rules in favor of LGBT rights, and the minimum yearly salary for non-European Economic Area nationals to apply for the EU Blue Card in Germany will increase...more
The announcement on 15 June includes changes affecting nurses and doctors, exceptional-talent applicants, and Turkish and Croatian nationals. A new visa category has also been announced for entrepreneurs....more
The monthly allocation for December 2017 and January 2018 has been exceeded, but those whose applications were turned down can reapply....more
The UK Home Office published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, including a reduced waiting period for graduating students to switch from Tier 4 to Tier 2 and the proposed issuance of electronic entry...more
Employers should audit the immigration status of their workforce, review long-term recruitment, and take a number of other steps to manage risks and ensure a smooth transition into a post-Brexit world....more
Changes to the immigration rules fulfill the Migration Advisory Committee’s previous recommendations.
On March 16, the UK government announced changes to the UK’s immigration rules, implementing the final phase of...more
The changes are designed to incentivise businesses to reduce their reliance on migrant workers.
On 3 November, the UK government announced changes to the UK immigration rules, implementing revisions that the Migration...more
EEA and Swiss nationals applying for a registration certificate or permanent residence can now apply online and avoid the need to surrender their passports.
The UK Home Office recently launched two new services for...more
New developments include a number of Immigration Act provisions, changes to the recording of right-to-work checks, and early invitations to sponsor licence extension applications.
Although the United Kingdom has voted in...more