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
As countries grapple with the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, recent international travel restrictions have been put in place around the world, including in Europe, Canada, India, and Australia. This LawFlash...more
3/18/2020
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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
As the use of automated epassport gates has been expanded for nationals of several countries, UK employers should be aware of recent immigration developments regarding employees entering the United Kingdom through these...more
Recent immigration updates include additions to the shortage occupation list in the United Kingdom, a pilot scheme to facilitate employment pass applications for tech companies in Singapore, and a new work visa category in...more
In the United Kingdom, the EU Settlement Scheme continues to run despite a Brexit deal uncertainty. Meanwhile, Japan has introduced a new online visa application system, Brazil has lifted some visa requirements, and South...more
6/12/2019
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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
With the current UK withdrawal agreement voted down again, a possible Brexit extension is on the horizon. In addition, the UK Home Office has updated the immigration rules with two new startup and innovator categories, and...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
2019 salary thresholds for work permit applications have been published in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, and foreign workers entering Belgium will now use a single permit application for work activities lasting more...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
The announcement on 11 October by the UK government includes the launch of the second phase of the EU Settlement Scheme, changes to the cost of the Immigration Health Surcharge, and the submission of applications from within...more
In line with the Home Office’s intention to process all entry clearance applications submitted overseas in Sheffield, UK, all visa applications submitted in the United States will now be scanned and sent to the Home Office in...more
The UK government has published a Statement of Intent on how the EU Settlement Scheme will work for European Union nationals and their families to secure long-term status in the United Kingdom after its withdrawal from the...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 Tier 2 restricted certificates of sponsorship has been exceeded again for the sixth time, and the UK government has released details of the outsourcing of the visa application submission process to...more
As part of Brexit negotiations, the European Union and the United Kingdom have now agreed in principle to a transition period during which the free movement of EU workers will continue; EU workers must complete a registration...more