Substantial Changes to Employment categories

The Statement will implement significant changes to the Skilled Worker category, to be implemented from 4 April 2024.

Home Office commitment to reduce migration figures dictates significant UK immigration changes for Spring 2024

The Home Office has announced significant new measures to reduce legal migration to the UK, following the latest round of statistics showing record net migration figures for 2023. These proposed changes are likely to be implemented during Q2 2024, although the exact timeframe is yet to be finalised.

UK Immigration Update: Government to significantly increase UK immigration fees

On Thursday 13 July 2023, the Government announced across-the-board increases in immigration and Immigration Health Surcharge fees for migrants. These fees are intended to fund a pay rise for public sector workers, ranging between 5% to 7% across sectors.

UK Immigration Update: Updates to Sponsorship Management System

The Home Office has introduced updates to the Sponsorship Management System (SMS), new minimum salary requirements for Skilled Worker, Scale-up and Senior or Specialist Worker applicants, and general sponsor requirements.

Tier 1 migrants – upcoming deadlines

Whilst the Tier 1 (Investor) and Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) routes are closed to new applicants, many migrants already holding immigration permission in these categories will need to take action before the relevant deadlines to maintain their immigration permission in the UK.

India Young Professional Scheme visa ballot system to open on 28 February 2023

The recently announced India Young Professional Scheme visa will allow Indian nationals between the age of 18 and 30 to live and work in the United Kingdom for up to two years.

Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Cap Registration Period To Begin 1 March

H-1B season has finally arrived for fiscal year 2024. H-1B visas enable foreign workers with bachelor’s degrees or equivalent experience to work in the U.S. in specialty occupations.

Update on Sponsor Guidance for Temporary & Skilled Workers

These changes affect reporting obligations and migrant deadlines relating to work start dates, extended absences from work without pay, salary reductions and the Immigration Skills Charge (ISC).

The new UK immigration system takes effect

The new UK immigration system has now been implemented, representing the greatest change to UK immigration law since the introduction of Tier 2 of the points-based system in 2008.

New UK Immigration System – Details Released

In February 2020, the Home Office released a policy statement setting out the main features of the new UK immigration system – which will take effect early 2021.