China implemented new security laws which came into effect at 23:00(HKT) on 30th June 2020. In response to the change in laws, the UK government has introduced a bespoke route allowing Hong Kong Briti...
The New Immigration Rules from 1 January 2021
From 1 January 2021, EU nationals arriving in the UK will need a work visa to live and work in the UK. Non EU migrants will continue to need a visa to live and work in the UK. The system will be the s...
Post Brexit – New Immigration Rules – The Best Way Forward
On I January 2021 the UK will have a new immigration system in place. It will apply to EU nationals arriving in the UK from that date alongside rest of the world nationals. The rules are similar to th...
Post Brexit – New Immigration Rules Loom Large on the Horizon for EU Nationals
On I January 2021 the UK will either have an agreed new deal in place with the EU for their trading relationship going forward or they will have no agreed deal in place. To that extent there is uncert...
Brexit: be prepared and avoid the uncertainty surrounding the “divorce”.
The UK is currently going through the 11 month transition period, until 31 December 2020. This means that Free Movement of People continues in both directions during this period. The EU Settlement Sch...
‘Stay Alert’ to the Coronavirus – Immigration Update
Following the lockdown extension, it was expected that the Home Office would implement further changes to the introduced Immigration Concessions. It is vital that migrants stay updated as these chan...
Immigration – other changes to be introduced in 2021
What other changes will be introduced in 2021? Global talent scheme The global talent scheme will be opened up to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens. It will allow highly skilled scientists and researchers to...
Immigration – Redesigned, Renewed and Restored Points Based System Coming to the UK Real Soon?
Trailers provide a glimpse of what is to come, the same way the Government has provided us with policy statements and snippet updates on what is in store for 2021. Come January 2021, what do we have t...
Will the COVID-19 outbreak result in catastrophic compliance failures for Tier 2 Sponsors?
Following the pandemic, working conditions may have changed; many of us have gone from having morning coffee with colleagues to now having virtual coffee mornings. Tier 2 & 5 Sponsors, should ...
Coronavirus Conundrum Continued…..Immigration Update
The Home Office have published further guidance and updates in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We appear to be drip fed these updates on a weekly basis. However, we still seek further clarifica...