Home Office Grants Temporary Visa Extensions
People whose leave to remain expired after January 24th 2020 were granted temporary visa extensions to 31st May because of the Coronavirus. This has now been extended to 31st July.
Lengthy Absences Put Settled Status at Risk
The EU Settlement Scheme has mostly lived up to its billing as generous and straightforward, but confusion over lengthy absences may cause some European residents trouble.
Long Waits For EU Settlement Scheme
The EU Settlement Scheme was meant to be convenient and efficient for those needing to secure their immigration status after Brexit. Statistics from the Home Office indicate that at over 36,000 applications were delayed by three months or more.
More Difficult for Europeans to Become British Citizens
One of the naturalisation requirements for British citizenship is to have lived in the United Kingdom for 5 years (3 years if you are married to a British citizen). Any time when the person was in breach of immigration laws does not count. The Home Office has the view that EU citizens physically present in […]
NHS Worker Citizenship
The global coronavirus pandemic has shed a light on many areas of the UK’s immigration system and could bring about lasting change with NHS worker citizenship visas.
Hong Kong Passport Renewals Soar
British National Overseas passport renewals are soaring in Hong Kong after Dominic Raab announced that visa rights for holders would be extended.
How Many Europeans Will Remain in UK After Brexit?
A new report has concluded that there will be no way of telling how many EU citizens will be illegally living in the UK after Brexit.
UK Refugee Statistics
From 15-21 June 2020, the United Kingdom is celebrating “Refugee Week”, which marks the contribution that refugees make to the country and promotes a better understanding of why people need to seek sanctuary.
Visa Application Centre Reopening Update
The United Kingdom’s Visas and Citizenship Application Service (UKVCAS) has announced the next stage of its phased reopening process. Those who did not already have an appointment booked before the shutdown can now use an online booking system. Further visa application centre service points have also reopened.
Benefits Enquiries from Migrants Double During Pandemic
It has been reported by Citizens Advice that the number of migrants without recourse to public funds who need help to claim benefits has doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic.