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UNITED KINGDOM – Late EU Settlement Scheme applications to face further scrutiny from UKVI

August 14, 2023

The UK is implementing a number of changes to the EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens in the UK, effective from 09 August 2023.

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UNITED KINGDOM: UKVI Tripling Fines for Illegal Workers

August 10, 2023

The UKVI is increasing fines for businesses using illegal laborers and is performing more checks on businesses in the UK.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Countries Added to Visa List

July 24, 2023

The UK Home Office has added five countries to the visit visa list, meaning passport holders must now acquire a visa to visit the UK.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Statement of Changes, July 2023

July 18, 2023

The Home Office published changes to the UK Immigration Rules (Statement of Changes) on July 2023 affecting students, skilled workers, and Ukrainian refugees.

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UNITED KINGDOM: Immigration Health Surcharge and Visa Application Fee Increases

July 14, 2023

The UK Home Office have announced a large increase to both the Immigration Health Surcharge and visa application fees in order to support the pay rise increases proposed for UK doctors and the police force.

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UNITED KINGDOM – UK and New Zealand Expand Work-Abroad Schemes

June 16, 2023

Youth Mobility and Working Holiday schemes are visa options designed to facilitate young adults in experiencing life in a different country to promote cultural exchange and enable participants to gain international work experience and broaden their skills.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Heathrow Strikes, Summer 2023

June 16, 2023

Heathrow Airport is expecting major delays (and potential flight cancellations) this summer due to union strikes. Approximately 2,000 officers will be taking part in the strikes, with Terminals 3 and 5 impacted for the first time.

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UNITED KINGDOM – ETA for Gulf and Jordanian Visitors

June 16, 2023

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals and Jordanian nationals will be required to pay £10 to apply for an ETA, which will allow them to visit the UK multiple times over a two-year period.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Changes to Student Visa Route

June 9, 2023

Last week the UK government highlighted changes to the student visa route in hopes they will reduce net migration, with the main focus being on the dependents on the student route.

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UNITED KINGDOM – Shortage Occupation List New Addition; Seafood Sector

June 5, 2023

The UK fishing sector has been given a boost by adding a range of Skilled Occupations to the Shortage Occupation List. As of this summer, share fisherman, trawler skippers, and experienced deckhands (large vessels) will be all be on the Shortage Occupation List.

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