UK Immigration Proposals
One of the biggest drivers behind Brexit is immigration policy and the Home Secretary, Sajid Javid is set to take a “unique opportunity” to overhaul the UK’s immigration system with his planned UK immigration proposals.
Post-Brexit Immigration Policy
The Office for National Statistics has recently published a report that indicates there has been a significant dip in the number of people coming to the UK to work from European Union member states. The government have delayed the publication of their White Paper on the proposed new Post-Brexit Immigration Policy for more than 12 months.
Majority of Britons Want Single Market Access
A new poll for a national newspaper has revealed that a large proportion of the British public would like the UK to keep “full access” to the EU’s single market following Britain departure from the European Union in March 2019.
What Does The Draft Deal Really Mean For UK Immigration?
As the final Brexit proposal is made following months of tricky negotiations, many people are starting to ask what does the draft deal really mean for the future when it comes to UK immigration.
Cabinet Agrees System for EU Workers
The Cabinet has agreed on a proposal that EU workers are to be treated the same as non-EU workers when they move to the UK once Britain has left the European Union next year.
Immigration Health Surcharge
The Immigration Health Surcharge grants non-EEA migrants to the UK access to most NHS services at no further cost. It does not include some services such as eye tests, dental treatment and prescriptions. It covers almost everything else, such as GP or hospital visits.
Immigration Fees Published
A recent change to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) rules means that Rochdale immigration solicitors and Oldham immigration solicitors must clearly show the cost of certain services. Here at Scarsdale Solicitors, we want to make sure our clients and potential clients can compare our immigration fees, and we are pleased to follow this ruling on our Immigration Solicitor Rates webpage.
Asylum Seekers Face Inhumane Treatment
After enduring the traumas of war, most of us would expect asylum seekers to have access to a smooth procedure. Instead, many say that the UK asylum system is a ‘hostile environment’ with long delays. Read our ‘Asylum Seekers Face Inhumane Treatment’ article now…
How Immigration Detention in the UK Compares To Other Countries
The UK has one of the largest immigration detention systems in Europe. The UK is also the only country in Europe that does not have a statutory period for detention. But how does immigration detention in the UK compare to other countries?
UK Academic Visa Issues
As we enter the final stretch of the Brexit negotiations, more and more industry-related issues are coming to light. Currently, a number of foreign academics are facing problems with UK academic visa issues.