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With a change in government, the UK's immigration landscape is set to undergo some adjustments. Following a landslide victory in the general election, the Labour Party is gearing up to fulfil its Manifesto promises. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, there are plans to dismantle the controversial Rwanda scheme, which has been […]

A significant group of individuals and companies within Immigration Law have collaborated with the Immigration Law Practitioners' Association (ILPA), to compose a letter to the Deputy Director of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) expressing deep concerns about the UK's upcoming shift to a digital-only eVisa system. With the approaching deadline of 31st December 2024 for […]

"The Immigration Election" takes centre stage in Reform UK's election leaflet and remains a key focus for all major parties. The recent Prime Ministerial TV debate saw heated discussions on this crucial issue. In 2019, the Brexit Party's predecessor, Reform UK, partnered with the Conservatives to "get Brexit Done" and regain control of our borders. […]

With the UK striving to become a leading 'science superpower' and ongoing discussions surrounding the UK visa system, Angus Holford, Peter Jelfs, and Tommaso Sartori delve into the labour market impacts of UK and foreign-born PhD holders. Their new research aimed to document the outcomes for the UK labour market of this system. Utilising data […]

No other nation imposes higher fees for allowing a partner from overseas to settle within its borders. The UK visa application fees and immigration health surcharge can often amount to thousands of pounds. Nevertheless, the United Kingdom remains appealing, with its attractions potentially outweighing the financial costs involved. For partners of British citizens, it is […]

In the intricate web of immigration policies and workforce dynamics, sponsor licences stand as a crucial bridge between businesses and international talent. These licences empower organisations to sponsor non-UK residents for employment, contributing to their growth and the nation’s economic prosperity and global competitiveness. The Essence of Sponsor Licences At its core, a sponsor licence […]

The question of whether student agents are unscrupulous is complex. Recent discussions have highlighted concerns about the transparency and motivations of some student recruitment agents. For instance, there have been calls for greater clarity on the role of these agents and the need for universities to publish performance indicators to help prospective students make informed […]

The discovery that almost 100 care homes in the UK are unoccupied, sitting vacant, or repurposed, whilst 37,000 elderly people have a need for residential care is a shocking revelation recently made recently by the Liberal Democrats.

Individuals do matter I watched a truly eye-opening film on Netflix called The Swimmers recently. It is about a family, led by a driven father who believed in his daughters’ ability to succeed but was broken apart by the war in Syria in 2015.  The two daughters, Sara and Yusra Mardini, swam for their country […]

In the Guardian this morning Aamna Mohdin, spoke critically about the government hitting out at lawyers who had successfully challenged Home Office asylum decisions. (Mohdin, 2023). Notably, Suella Braverman summoned the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) to escalate a high-profile campaign against rogue immigration lawyers. The roundtable was […]