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UNITED KINGDOM – Spring Budget Migration Announcements
March 24, 2023
The UK announced its spring budget 2023 on 15 March 2023 including upcoming changes to the business visitor visa requirements and the addition of construction workers to the Shortage Occupation List.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules March 2023 | Business Routes
March 24, 2023
The Home office of the UK has issued a series of changes to the existing immigration rules, including in the skilled worker category.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Electronic Travel Authorizations
March 17, 2023
UKVI published a new statement of changes on 9 March 2023 including a number of updates to the current immigration system. As part of these changes, UKVI “unveils plans for travel scheme to bolster the border” by way of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme due to launch in October 2023.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Tier 1 Extension Deadlines Imminent
March 13, 2023
Two important deadlines are coming up in the United Kingdom at the beginning of April 2023 for certain applicants in the legacy Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) immigration routes. Details are set out below. In February 2022, the UK government closed the Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) routes to new applications […]
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Changes to Right to Work Guidance
March 3, 2023
In light of the recent Right to Work in the United Kingdom updates, there have been clarifications for employers to be aware of when engaging the use of identity service providers (IDSPs).
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM – Tech Nation to ‘Cease Operations’
February 10, 2023
Tech Nation, the endorsing body in charge of assessing Global Talent applications in the digital technology category on behalf of the Home Office of the United Kingdom, announced it will cease operations on 31 March 2023.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Enforcement Activity
February 3, 2023
With concerns over COVID-19 waning, Home Office enforcement actions against UK employers are on the rise, so compliance with employment directives is more important than ever.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Skills Charge Exemptions
January 13, 2023
The new Immigration Skills Charge (“ISC”) exemption is available from January 2023 for employers sponsoring senior managers or specialist employees under the Global Business Mobility – Senior or Specialist (former Intra-Company Transfer) route.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Government to Implement ETA Scheme
January 13, 2023
From January 2023, the government of the United Kingdom will be implementing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme as part of their universal “permission to travel” requirement.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Strike Actions to Affect Entry
December 15, 2022
Strike actions by the UK’s Public and Commercial Service (PCS) union are expected to affect Border Force operations in December. This will likely cause possible significant delays in entry to the United Kingdom.
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