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BRP Cards Expiration and UKVI Account Factsheet - Action Required

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In an effort to introduce a fully digital immigration system, the UK Government has announced that Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) and Biometric Residence Cards (BRC) will be phased out, and that as of January 1, 2025, they...more

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What a Labour Win Means for UK Immigration Law

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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

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UK Immigration: The Newly Elected Labour Government’s Approach to Immigration Policy

On 4 July 2024, the Labour Party was elected to power by the UK’s people, with Sir Keir Starmer becoming the new prime minister. After 11 years away from the executive branch of the government, the Labour Party and the prime...more

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Digitalising the UK Immigration System

The UK government is in the process of fully digitalising the UK immigration system. Immigration documents in the UK are gradually being converted from hard copies to online records. These are known as eVisas, and they have...more

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UK Government Releases Latest Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules

On 14 March 2024, the UK government released its Statement of Changes amending the Immigration Rules. Key changes relevant to many of our clients are summarised below....more

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Statement of Changes to UK Immigration Rules Announced (Updated)

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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

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Immigration Update: UK Government Unveils Remote Work Perks for Short-Term Visitors

UK Changes - In December 2023, the UK Home Office announced changes for those traveling to the United Kingdom as visitors. The changes were prompted in an effort to relax the rules for individuals being granted entry to...more

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Further Details Announced Regarding UK Immigration Changes

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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

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UK Immigration: Changes to Visitor Rules, Youth Mobility Scheme Beginning 31 January 2024

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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

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The Home Secretary Announces Changes to the UK’s Immigration System (Updated)

On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary announced several upcoming changes to the UK’s Immigration Rules, which are intended to cut migration levels. The government recently released official figures which showed net migration...more

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Going Digital: How Different Countries Are Modernising and Digitalising Their Immigration Systems

In recent years, several countries have been slowly moving away from physical forms of confirming the immigration status of foreign nationals (e.g., vignettes or visa stickers in passports and residence permits) and towards...more

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The Home Secretary Announces Changes to the UK’s Immigration System

On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary announced several upcoming changes to the UK’s Immigration Rules, which are intended to cut migration levels. The government recently released official figures which showed net migration...more

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December 2023 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more

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November 2023 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more

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Increase to Immigration Health Surcharge Expected in January 2024

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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

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October 2023 Global Immigration Alert

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Please note, while we address some country-specific updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic, this Alert contains information regarding global restrictions and closures as they stand today. Given the constantly changing...more

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UK Visa Application Fee Increases Begin October 2023

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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

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Rishi Sunak announces “significant” rise to UK visa fees and Immigration Health Surcharge

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The UK Prime Minister has announced a big hike in visa fees and the compulsory charges migrants pay to access the UK’s health system. Chief Secretary of the Treasury John Glen then provided more details on the price...more

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UK Government Releases Second Statement of Changes of 2023

On 19 July 2023, the UK government released the second Statement of Changes of the calendar year. Below is a summary of some of the most important changes....more

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Statement of Changes: UK Immigration Rules Announced

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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

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UK Work Immigration Changes that Employers Should Be Aware of

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The latest Spring Statement of Changes of Immigration Rules has set out important developments that employers should be on top of, as have Budget day Treasury announcements and a new addition to the rules around Scale-up...more

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The India Young Professionals Scheme UK Visa: Ballot Launching Soon

The Home Office has now released details relating to its new visa scheme, the India Young Professionals Scheme visa. In November 2022, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the planned introduction of the scheme during the G20...more

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UK Visa Waiting Times Are Reduced as Priority Services Are Reinstated for Family Members

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Great news for anyone moving to the UK as priority services have been resumed for family and partner visas to the UK. Standard family visa processing times are also set to reduce from the current six months....more

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United Kingdom Launches Scale-up Visa for High-Growth Companies

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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

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United Kingdom Paves the Way for New Immigration Routes

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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

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