The Home Office has announced some significant changes in the latest Statements of Changes to the immigration rules, HC 617. 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…
A damning report into the way Home Office inspectors monitor business holding sponsor licences to employ migrants reveals a stretched system beset by operational failures that is unable to meet obligations and open to abuse. The Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration (ICIBI) investigation into Home Office monitoring and enforcement of licence holders…
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