The United Kingdom launched a new visa route on 22 August that allows businesses that have demonstrated a sustained period of growth to recruit highly skilled individuals to support them in their continued growth....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 now published a Statement of Changes setting out the rules for the new UK immigration system. Applications under the new system will open on December 1, 2020 for non-EEA nationals. ...more
10/26/2020
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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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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
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 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