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UNITED KINGDOM: New Guidance on Right to Work Checks on EEA Citizens Following Brexit
June 18, 2021
EEA citizens and their family members arriving in the UK from 1 January 2021 no longer benefit from the free movement rights and the ability to work freely in the UK. During a grace period of six months (until 30 June 2021), EEA citizens and their family members resident in the UK by 31 December 2020 can apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Legal Migration and Border Control Strategy Statement Published
May 28, 2021
The UK Home Office has released a strategy statement for legal immigration setting out its plans for the coming year and beyond.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Government Extends Period for Temporary COVID-19 Adjusted Right to Work Checks to 20 June 2021
May 12, 2021
The UK government has announced that the adjusted COVID-19 right to work (RTW) provisions will be extended until 20 June 2021, after having previously advised that this concession would end on 16 May 2021.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: New Guidance for Employers on the Adjusted Right to Work Checks During COVID-19
April 21, 2021
The UK Home Office has released an update to the guidance regarding the Right to Work checks for employees during COVID-19.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: New Guidance on Documents Employers Must Retain for Sponsored Workers
March 18, 2021
The UK Home Office has released a guidance update on the evidence of recruitment activity for Sponsored Workers.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: New Immigration Rules Released
March 8, 2021
The UK Home Office has released an update to the Immigration rules, including an introduction of a new graduate route, and updates to the skilled worker and intra-company transfer routes.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: COVID-19 Concession Scheme
January 12, 2021
The Home Office has published guidance on a new Concession scheme for individuals whose leave has expired whilst the applicant was outside the UK and unable to return due to the ongoing pandemic.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Updates for Those Who Have Applied for a Worker Visa
December 23, 2020
During the current pandemic, the Home Office confirmed that applicants who are waiting for a decision on certain work visas can start work before such leave has been granted. However, the Home Office has now confirmed when this policy will end.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Updates for Visa Holders Affected by COVID-19
December 23, 2020
Following recent pandemic developments, the Home Office has confirmed that visa holders who intend to leave the UK but have not been able to do so and have a visa, or have leave that expires between 1 December 2020 and 31 January 2021, may request additional time to stay, known as ‘exceptional assurance’.
Read MoreUNITED KINGDOM: Changes to Sponsorship Guidance on Record Keeping
December 23, 2020
The UK Home Office has recently adjusted the guidance which advises sponsors on the documentation they must keep for their sponsored employees.
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