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Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout: what you need to know

Friday, 20 September 2024

As part of its strategy to digitise and modernise the UK's border control systems, the Government is rolling out an ETA scheme which will require millions of visitors to the UK each year to obtain authorisation before travelling here.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rollout: what you need to know

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Visas for partners: how will the change in the Minimum Income Requirement affect you?

Friday, 15 December 2023

On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, announced a series of measures aimed at reducing migration, including a significant increase to the minimum income level which a couple need to have available to them.

Visas for partners: how will the change in the Minimum Income Requirement affect you?

Immigration roundup - for schools which hold Child Student visa sponsor licences

Friday, 03 November 2023

Updates to Sponsor Management System required by all sponsors

Immigration roundup - for schools which hold Child Student visa sponsor licences

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No Money Mo Problems - B.I.G. Immigration Fees Are on the Horizon

Friday, 21 July 2023

On 13 July 2023, the Government announced plans to significantly increase the fees associated with UK immigration applications.

No Money Mo Problems - B.I.G. Immigration Fees Are on the Horizon

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The Immigration Rules Have Changed - Here's How!

Friday, 17 March 2023

Various changes to the UK's Immigration Rules have come into force from 12 April 2023, including changes to the Skilled Worker route minimum salary requirements and how sponsors calculate salaries.

The Immigration Rules Have Changed - Here's How!

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Will the Government's Withdrawal of the Tech Nation Millions Hold Us Back?

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Tech Nation - the start-up network which among other functions endorses digital technology applicants for the Global Talent visa - has announced they will be ceasing operations after losing a Government grant of £12m to Barclays.

Will the Government's Withdrawal of the Tech Nation Millions Hold Us Back?

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Digital Technology Businesses - Can the Global Talent Visa Help Fill Vacancies

Friday, 25 November 2022

The digital technology sector is thriving in the UK, but businesses are struggling to recruit talent from within the UK and so frequently have to look further afield.

Digital Technology Businesses - Can the Global Talent Visa Help Fill Vacancies

Home Office Concession on 'Adjusted Right to Work Checks' Comes to an End

Friday, 18 November 2022

The Home Office's temporary concession allowing employers to conduct right to work checks using scanned or copy documents came to an end on 30 September 2022.

Home Office Concession on 'Adjusted Right to Work Checks' Comes to an End

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Home Office Concession on 'Adjusted Right-To-Work Checks' Comes to an End

Friday, 07 October 2022

The Home Office's temporary concession allowing employers to conduct right to work checks using scanned or copy documents came to an end on 30 September 2022.

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Police Registration Requirement Dropped for Migrant Workers and Students

Friday, 12 August 2022

Whilst there has been no official announcement on the Immigration Rules being amended, police forces around the country have been telling migrants that they are no longer required to register or update them when their circumstances change.

Police Registration Requirement Dropped for Migrant Workers and Students

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Health and Care Visa Scheme to Include Care Workers and Home Carers

Friday, 14 January 2022

We recently reported on the recommendation of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) that UK immigration rules for care workers should be immediately relaxed in an effort to ease pressure on the sector.

Health and Care Visa Scheme to Include Care Workers and Home Carers

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Changes to Right to Work Checks Coming on 6 April 2022

Wednesday, 22 December 2021

The Government has published new 'right to work' checks which sets out changes to the way in which employers must check the immigration status of biometric card holders from 6 April 2022.

Changes to Right to Work Checks Coming on 6 April 2022

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Calls Increase to Relax UK Immigration Rules for Care Workers

Wednesday, 22 December 2021

Faced with increasing difficulties in the recruitment and retention of care workers, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has called for UK immigration rules for care workers to be relaxed 'immediately' in an effort to ease pressure on the sector.

Calls Increase to Relax UK Immigration Rules for Care Workers

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New UK Visa Offering to Attract Top Talent From Across the World

Tuesday, 02 November 2021

We delve into the practicalities of the UK's latest visa offering designed to help businesses build the strongest possible workforce, and see how easy it will be to access for those looking to take advantage.

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Requests for Employee Data From the Home Office - Are They Lawful?

Friday, 22 October 2021

The Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) introduced far reaching changes to the way organisations need to think about how they handle personal data.

Requests for Employee Data From the Home Office - Are They Lawful?

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