A Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules was issued yesterday along with an Explanatory Memorandum. The Minister for Safe and Legal Migration, Kevin Foster MP, announced a statement regarding the amendments which include changes to the Introduction, Part 1, Part 6A, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 13, Appendix AR, Appendix EU,…
On 17 February 2022, the Home Office decided to shut the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa route with effect from GMT 16:00 hours, 17 February 2022 for all new applicants. Any new application received after this time will be considered void. This route allowed the applicants to enter, stay in, and eventually settle in the UK…
Indian tech firms are lining up to get a foothold in the UK as trade talks begin between the two nations. London immigration firm, A Y & J Solicitors, which specialise in arranging visas for Indian businesses and skilled professionals, has seen a marked increase in interest from tech workers and tech companies in the…
Thousands more Indian migrants are heading to the UK as the result of a little-publicised change in immigration rules. This year Indian nationals were included in the youth mobility scheme for the first time, meaning 3000 extra Indian nationals are now eligible to come to the UK to work or study. The visa route is…
The Home Office has announced some significant changes in the latest Statements of Changes to the immigration rules, HC 617. Â The changes were announced on 10 September 2021 and have come with amendments in many areas pertaining to skilled workers, the launch of the new sportsperson route, other adjustments in the global talent route, changes…
Employers need to take steps to safeguard their EU workers urgently, or face worsening manpower shortages, experts warn. The deadline for EU citizens living and working in the UK to apply for settled status here is June 30, a landmark which a new report describes as a ‘timebomb’ and ‘cliff-edge’ after which people and businesses…
Under the new immigration route, from 01 July 2021, all international students who have completed an eligible course from a UK university may wish to consider their post-study work career in the UK. Outline: Graduate visa route The Graduate route offers ample opportunities to fresh international talents to kickstart their career and begin working in…
The Secretary of State has recently published a strategy statement outlining the future plans and reform of the UK immigration system in 2021/2022. The priorities in the coming year will focus on streamlining the existing immigration services, enhancing the points-based system, and introducing new immigration categories to enable businesses and talented individuals to establish a…
A fast-track visa system has been extended across India by the UK government as it races the EU to lure talent to its shores. The Super Priority visa service – where applicants can pay to have a visa decision made within 24 hours – has been rolled out across eight new locations in India. It…
