Coronavirus and the UK immigration system
Measures taken to combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus have caused considerable disruption to global mobility. Travel in and out of China has been severely disrupted, with an immediate impact on UK immigration. Chinese residents are both stuck in…
After new UK visa point based system launched, government advice employers apply for Tier 2 sponsor licences
Home Secretary, Priti Patel, unveiled the UK’s new points-based visa and immigration system on 19 February, 2020 after Brexit. The new immigration bill will come into effect from 1 January, 2021 and will treat EU and non-EU citizens equally. New…
A new fact-track visa offer to cement the UK as a science superpower
The Home Office will launch a new fast-track immigration offer for selected individuals with skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects, building on the existing Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa route. The new scheme will provide eligible individuals…
A new start-up visa has been announced
The Innovator Route “The UK can be proud that we are a leading nation when it comes to tech and innovation, but we want to do more to attract businesses to the UK and our migration system plays a key…
Undocumented Commonwealth citizens resident in the UK
Recent changes to the law mean that if you wish to work, rent property or have access to benefits and services in the UK then you will need documents to demonstrate your right to be in the UK. The government…