Increases to immigration and nationality fees …. are set come into effect on 4th October 2023. According to the UK … Continue reading Increased VISA fees from 4th October 2023
Increased VISA fees from 4th October 2023
Category: Immigration
Home Office’s illegal working enforcement activity inspection
The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration has commenced an inspection of illegal working enforcement activity. The scope of … Continue reading Home Office’s illegal working enforcement activity inspection
Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Fines are to be more than tripled for employers and landlords who allow illegal migrants to work for them or … Continue reading Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants
Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailed
Members of a gang which recruited illegal migrants to work as cleaners across a string of Sainsbury’s supermarkets have been … Continue reading Crime leader who recruited illegal workers to clean at Sainsbury’s jailed
Over 100 illegal workers arrested
The Home Office deployed over 300 immigration officers on over 150 enforcement visits in one day to crack down on … Continue reading Over 100 illegal workers arrested
Changes to student visa route to reduce net migration
New government restrictions to student visa routes to cut net migration while protecting the economic benefits students bring to the … Continue reading Changes to student visa route to reduce net migration
Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
All employers in the UK have a responsibility to prevent illegal working. Employers can be jailed for 5 years and … Continue reading Illegal working moped delivery drivers targeted
Operation targeting illegal working in care industry – six arrested
Arrests made by the Home Office during an intelligence-led, pre-dawn immigration operation. Six arrests have been made as part of … Continue reading Operation targeting illegal working in care industry – six arrested
Tackling illegal working
The Home Office has ramped up immigration enforcement activity in the month since the Prime Minister’s pledge to boost raids … Continue reading Tackling illegal working
Scale-up visa to propel high-growth businesses
The UK’s top high-growth businesses will have greater flexibility and power to entice the world’s top talent through the new … Continue reading Scale-up visa to propel high-growth businesses
Fee removed for No Time Limit applications
It is now free for those with indefinite leave to enter or remain in the UK to make a No … Continue reading Fee removed for No Time Limit applications
Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme
Home Office announce further funding to help vulnerable EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members applying to the … Continue reading Support for vulnerable applicants to the EU Settlement Scheme
Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
The Home Office have issued an updated draft version of Employer's Guide to Right to Work Checks' to reflect changes … Continue reading Updates to Employer Right To Work guidance for April 2022
‘Homes for Ukraine’
UK individuals, charities, community groups and businesses can now record their interest in supporting Ukrainians fleeing the war through the … Continue reading ‘Homes for Ukraine’
Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks Update
The adjustments to right to work checks, which were made due to COVID-19, will now continue until 30th September 2022. … Continue reading Right to Work Scheme COVID-19 Adjusted Checks Update
Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
A new ‘Brexit Freedoms’ Bill will be brought forward by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, to mark the two-year anniversary of … Continue reading Brexit Freedoms Bill to cut EU red tape
New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Employers, Landlords and letting agents will be able to use certified new technology to digitally carry out vital right to … Continue reading New digital identity checking for employers to tackle immigration abuse
Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
The following case study is issued by UK Visas and Immigration as example of how an employer can employ someone … Continue reading Blooms – How an employer can employ someone from outside of the UK
Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Seasonal Worker visa route extended until end of 2024, to allow foreign workers to come to the UK for up … Continue reading Industry given certainty around seasonal workers but told to focus on domestic workforce
Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
Care workers, care assistants and home care workers to become eligible for Health and Care Visa for 12 month period … Continue reading Health and Care Visa scheme expanded
More help to train and test new HGV drivers
First intensive short courses in HGV driving under way to help tackle skills shortages and support 11,000 people launching new … Continue reading More help to train and test new HGV drivers
Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
The Home Office has announced a further £3 million to help vulnerable and at-risk EU citizens apply to the EU … Continue reading Further boost for people applying for EU Settlement Scheme
ID cards phased out as acceptable travel documents into U.K.
From Friday 1st October 2021, most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will need a valid passport to enter the UK … Continue reading ID cards phased out as acceptable travel documents into U.K.
Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
The end date for the temporary adjusted checks has now been deferred to 5th April 2022 (inclusive). The Home Office … Continue reading Right to work virtual checks acceptability extended
Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
EEA citizens and their family members who apply late to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) will have their rights protected … Continue reading Temporary protection for more applicants to the Settlement Scheme
EU Settlement date has passed – what are the options
If you have missed the deadline, see if you can make a late application. Click on the graphic above. The … Continue reading EU Settlement date has passed – what are the options
Right to Work Checklist changed 1st July 2021
Not before but on 1st July with little to no preparation time for U.K. employers, the Home Office have issued … Continue reading Right to Work Checklist changed 1st July 2021
Home Office issues revised Right To Work guidance for 1st July 2021 and onwards
At the eleventh hour, the Home Office have, at last, issued revised guidance (18th June 2021) on the changes required … Continue reading Home Office issues revised Right To Work guidance for 1st July 2021 and onwards
Consultation launched to waive visa fees for non-UK military personnel
Service personnel from non-UK nations could be offered indefinite leave to remain in the UK for free under a new … Continue reading Consultation launched to waive visa fees for non-UK military personnel