Brexit and impact on UK Immigration

The official leave date for Brexit is now here, January 31, 2020. However, the current status quo remains for UK immigration rules until 31st December, 2020.

UK announces 2-year post-study work visa for international students

The new ‘Graduate’ route will be open to all international students who have valid UK immigration status as a student and have successfully completed a course of study in any subject at undergraduate level or above at an approved UK Higher Education Provider.

Brexit: EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) opens to the public

Following extensive media coverage, EU nationals with valid passports and family members with valid biometric residence cards (BRCs) can now use the new EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) as part of its final test phase before its full rollout on 29 March 2019.

Positive Changes to UK Immigration Rules

The Government has published changes to the Immigration Rules, most of which came into effect on 6 July 2018.

Government’s offer to EU Citizens living in the UK

On June 26, the Government published a paper setting out their “offer for EU citizens in the UK”, and UK nationals in the EU.

Changes to Tier 2 skilled immigration effective April 2017

In March 2016, the government announced its intention to review Tier 2, which is the main immigration route for non-EEA nationals working in the UK.

UK Immigration Rules Changes: Autumn 2016

The Border Agency has announced the following changes to take effect in the next few weeks.

UK Votes LEAVE – What Next?

We now face the reality of a Leave vote. The long term immigration implications are not yet certain.

Proposed Changes of Tier 2

The Government has announced its response to two reviews of Tier 2 policy by the independent Migration Advisory Committee.

Immigration Health Surcharge to be extended to Australia and New Zealand nationals from 6 April 2016

The Home Office has announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge will be extended to Australia and New Zealand nationals.