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UK Government revokes visa-free travel for Colombians and makes changes relating to the Ukraine schemes
04 December 2024Colombians can no longer travel to the UK for short trips visa-free from 26 November 2024. The Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme will open on 4 February 2025 and the Ukraine Extension Scheme will close on the same date. Also, Ukraine scheme permission cannot count towards the 10-year long residence route to settlement for applications decided from 18 December 2024.
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Priority service improvements for sponsor licence applications and sponsor-related updates
02 December 2024Good news for businesses! The priority service for sponsor licence applications has removed its daily cap, allowing more businesses to fast-track their applications in 10 working days instead of 8 weeks. Additionally, the priority service for sponsor-related updates, like changing an Authorising Officer or requesting more Certificates of Sponsorship, now has a higher daily cap and extended operating hours. These are welcomed improvements.
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Powering the renewable energy transition: why immigration is a live issue
02 December 2024Energy Secretary Ed Milliband has stated at the recent COP 29 climate change summit that the UK government wants to take the lead on building a global low-carbon economy. This will mean rolling out both international and domestic-facing policies, including building a workforce with the necessary skills. The UK immigration system can play a part in this, but its role is yet to be determined.
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When employment and immigration law collide: navigating the crossover
Podcast
21 November 2024How can you reconcile immigration rules with the obligation not to discriminate on the grounds of race? Join Abi Frederick and Naomi Hanrahan-Soar as they explore the tricky issue of the relationship between immigration and employment law.
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Implications of a Trump administration on global mobility
14 November 2024The re-election of Donald Trump as US President is expected to affect global flows of people, both to and from the US and in other regions of the world. In this article we discuss some of the potential implications for global mobility and highlight some UK options for businesses and individuals.
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Home Office issues cybersecurity guidance for sponsor licence holders
07 November 2024The Home Office warns sponsor licence holders: Stay cyber aware to safeguard personal data in the Sponsorship Management System (SMS). Don’t fall victim to phishing scams or malware attacks.
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Avoiding pitfalls when employing international students in the UK
07 November 2024As new international students settle into the academic year and look for work alongside their studies, employers should be aware of potential pitfalls. Non-compliance with the UK’s illegal working regime can result in significant penalties, so here’s what you need to know.
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Visa processing delays expected due to a lack of appointment availability
24 October 2024A lack of appointment availability is impacting immigration applications made within the UK only.
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How do I apply for an eVisa?
22 October 2024If you do not have a UKVI account already, follow the below steps.
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UK immigration document phase-out (eVisas) FAQs
22 October 2024The eVisa roll-out involves the replacement of physical immigration documents with digital immigration status. Most holders of physical documents are able to apply for an eVisa and should aim to do so by 31 December 2024.
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MAC call for evidence on financial requirements for family visas
09 October 2024The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is currently undertaking a review of the financial requirements for family visa routes. There is currently an open call for evidence, through which stakeholders can provide their perspectives on the minimum income requirement and adequate maintenance test. If you wish to respond, either as an individual or representative of an organisation, you will need to do so by 11 December 2024.
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The consequences of minimum salary corrections on visa sponsorship in work routes
09 October 2024New Immigration Rules contain salary corrections to specific occupation codes eligible for Skilled Worker, Scale-Up and Global Business Mobility visa sponsorship. The Home Office pre-warned sponsors of salary reductions, but they did not announce that there would also be salary increases.
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Avoiding pitfalls when making an in-country UK visa application
07 October 2024Travelling outside the UK while awaiting an immigration decision can have serious repercussions for those hoping stay beyond the expiration of their current leave. In this article, we explain some of the issues and highlight how to ensure your application for permission to stay is effectively considered by the Home Office.
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Temporary reduction in biometric appointments for in-country UK visa applications during October
04 October 2024You may already be aware of the upcoming change to the commercial partner for UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS), but you may not know about the reduction of available biometric appointments during October 2024. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dates announced for UK Electronic Travel Authorisation expansion
04 October 2024If you are a business inviting visitors to the UK or an individual visiting (or transiting through) the UK, you may be affected by the UK’s recently-announced plans to expand its electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme for non-visa nationals.
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Changing European immigration requirements will impact British travellers
03 October 2024If you are a British traveller planning to visit or transit through the Schengen area, you may soon be affected by upcoming European immigration requirements, including the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). This article explains the timing and impact of the EES for travellers, businesses and UK transport terminals, as well as providing an update on ETIAS.
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Upcoming MAC work route review will need employer input
24 September 2024The Labour government’s first commission to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) asks for it to understand why employers rely on international recruitment to fill IT, telecoms and engineering roles. If you employ workers in these roles, you may shortly have an opportunity to feed into this work.
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Home Office confirms lower going rates for some sponsored jobs
05 September 2024If you are a sponsor of workers from abroad, you may have noticed that the Home Office’s guidance currently shows lower going rates for salary in some occupations than the figures shown in the Immigration Rules. This is not a mistake, and you can rely on the figures stated in the guidance.
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Steep visa fall to trigger 'skills catastrophe' for health and social care - Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments for Personnel Today
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03 September 2024The huge fall in visa approvals for the health and social care sector has caused added disquiet among medical professionals already concerned about staffing and wages.
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Significant changes to Ireland’s employment permit system
30 August 2024Regulations giving effect to the new Employment Permits Act 2024 were signed by the Government this week, with some of the changes under this new law coming into effect on Monday, 2 September. This new law is intended to significantly improve efficiency in the employment permit system, creating a more flexible and adaptable system better able to respond to the changing needs of the labour market and ensuring the protection of permit holders. In this article, we look at the key changes and what employers should know.