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What Immigration Changes Can UK Employers Expect from the Labour Government?

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Under the previous UK Home Secretary, James Cleverly, minimum salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas were raised significantly and the 20% discount for shortage occupations were eliminated....more

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“Goodbye BRP, Hello eVisa”: The UK’s Leap into a Digital Immigration Era

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In an effort to introduce a fully digital immigration system, the UK Government has announced that Biometric Residence Permits (BRP), Biometric Residence Cards (BRC) and any other legacy paper documents with ink stamp or visa...more

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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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Top 10 FAQs: the UK Rollout of eVisas

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With the UK Government looking to phase out all physical immigration documents by the end of the year and transition all immigration status holders onto digital immigration permission (an “eVisa”), many employers are...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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Raising The Bar: New UK Immigration Rules Increase Salary Thresholds For Sponsored Workers

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New Immigration Rules came into force in the UK on 4 April 2024 which affect employers who sponsor workers under the Skilled worker or Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker routes....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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March 2024 UK Immigration Statement of Changes: What Employers Need to Know

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Introducing the latest UK Immigration Rules Statement of Changes, Legal Immigration Minister Tom Pursglove announced that they will “deliver the biggest ever cut to migration over the course of this year.”...more

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Important UK immigration work visa changes

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UK Skilled Worker Visa – Significant Changes - A major update to the UK immigration rules was published on 14 March 2024.  The new rules will become effective on 4 April 2024. Notably, these new rules will affect a large...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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Immigration Challenges for Employers in the UK

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Few people acknowledge the implications of the UK Government’s measures to reduce legal migration to the UK on employers. The UK government is intent on reversing a recent increase in net migration figures....more

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UK Right to Work Changes Employers Should Be Aware Of

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The Home Office has updated its guide on right to work (work authorization) checks for employers in the UK. Changes coming into effect this month include a less flexible approach to late applications to the EU Settlement...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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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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UK Government Announces Plans to Reduce Migration

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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

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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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UK Home Office Details October Fee Rises for Immigration Applications

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We now have full details of the UK visa, immigration and nationality price hikes announced by the Prime Minister in July.  The Home Office has announced that higher fees will apply from October 4, 2023, and we would...more

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UK Immigration: Updates to Fines for Illegal Working and Renting

On Monday, 7th of August 2023, the Home Secretary announced a substantial increase to the fines an employer or landlord may incur if they are found to be employing or renting to an individual who does not hold appropriate...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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