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On 9 November 2022, UKVI released its updated list of fees all the fees remained unchanged, except for the cost of Replacement Biometric Residence Cards (BRPs), which has been reduced from £56.00 to £19.00. Further announcements UKVI has streamlined parts of the BRP process for individuals making entry clearance applications (applying for visas outside of […]

Guidance released by the Home Office (UKVI) states that an employee can start working in their sponsored employment as soon as they have permission to enter or stay in the UK. As a business, you do not have tell the Home Office (UKVI) if the worker’s start date has been brought forward after they have […]

On 11 May 2020, the government published its COVID-19 recovery strategy.  The UK border will in due course introduce a range of new measures and restrictions. All international arrivals (unless exempt) will be: Able to access increased information at the border about the UK’s social distancing regime Strongly advised to download and use the NHS tracking app. […]

The Home Secretary had announced on 31 March that around 2,800 doctors, nurses and paramedics with leave due to expire by 1 October would get a free one-year extension. Family members are included and there are no fees involved. On 29 April, the department announced that it was extending the scheme to cover other “frontline workers, including […]

Pre lockdown, many Tier 2 employees may have been in the process of changing employment. Due to the lockdown, many have been unable to progress their application. This undoubtedly would be causing many anxiety and fear over their visa status. The UKVI has now updated their COVID 19 guidance to state the following: If you’re […]

The UKVI has updated its guidance on the Immigration system coming into place in 2021. The key points to note are: New immigration routes will open from autumn 2020 for applications to work, live and study in the UK from 1 January 2021. Re-iteration on the process for Skilled Workers. Please see our blog on […]

The short answer is yes. At present there are a number of visa applications which must ordinarily be made from the applicant's home country, regardless of whether the applicant has existing leave in the UK. Given the current climate many people are likely to find this difficult to impossible, due to the widespread travel disruption […]

The New Immigration System and How it Will Affect You. On the 19th of February the government released its plans for immigration from 2021. Find out what impact this could have on you, your business or your students. It should be noted that EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will all remain non-visa nationals, capable of […]

"No Automatic Deportation After Brexit" This has been the latest revelation from Boris Johnson regarding the settlement of EU citizens in the UK after Brexit. On the face of it this seems like a very positive message to EU citizens concerned about their future in the UK after Brexit, but let’s examine what it really […]

The Migration Advisory Committee has released an extensive report on the Points-Based System and Salary Thresholds. This was commissioned by the Government in July and September of last year. If you’re wondering how the system might affect you, or your employees, then read on for a brief introduction to the new system as imagined by […]