Having run on a manifesto promising to “reform the points-based immigration system so that it is fair and properly managed,” the United Kingdom’s incoming Labour government is expected to implement several changes to the...more
The UK government published a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, providing details for the much-anticipated changes to sponsored worker salary thresholds, the new Immigration Salary List, and increased income...more
The UK government has announced key dates for changes regarding civil penalties for illegal working, the increase to minimum salary requirements, and sponsor licence renewals....more
The UK government ended 2023 by announcing further immigration updates effective 31 January 2024, including changes to the Visitor Rules and an expansion of the Youth Mobility Scheme....more
Following a recent publication from the Office for National Statistics, which highlighted a net legal migration figure of 745,000 in 2022, the UK government has faced increasing pressure to implement an emergency plan to...more
The UK government’s increase to the immigration health surcharge is expected to come into force in January 2024. Following on from our recent LawFlash outlining increases to UK visa and nationality fees, which came into...more
The UK Home Office announced that immigration and nationality application fee increases will commence on 4 October. Having announced its intentions to increase the fees for immigration and nationality applications in July,...more
In a recently published statement of changes, the UK government announced restrictions on student visas and access to the EU Settlement Scheme as well as updates to the Shortage Occupation List. The key changes impacting...more
The UK Home Office published a new Statement of Changes setting out changes to the immigration rules coming into force on 12 and 13 April 2023. The changes include increases to the minimum salary requirements for sponsored...more
In recent European immigration updates, the UK Home Office revised the exemptions to Immigration Skills Charge, while the European Union is introducing a new automated information technology Entry/Exit System....more
In a recently published statement of changes, the UK government announced wide-ranging changes to the UK Immigration Rules, including the launch of new Global Mobility routes, a High Potential Individual route, and a Scale-up...more
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
The UK government has announced details on a new immigration route for holders of Hong Kong British National (Overseas) status. The system will open to applicants from January 2021. ...more
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions continue to ease globally, we have compiled a list of current immigration updates for employers looking to move essential employees globally, and/or repatriate them to their...more
Owing to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the UK government has announced a number of immigration changes, including visa extension and switching measures as well as a mandatory self-quarantine period for those entering the...more
The UK Home Office has issued further guidance for individuals who are currently in the United Kingdom and unable to return to their home countries due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), as well as for individuals applying for UK...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
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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
Recent immigration updates include new requirements for dependant’s pass holders in Singapore, an increase in the prevailing wage for foreign experts in Israel, and increased wait times for airport security checkpoints in the...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
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 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
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