EU Immigration – Free Movement After Brexit
Britain has revealed it is preparing to make an offer to the EU that is “very similar” to the current rules on EU immigration and free movement. UK negotiators intend to put the proposal forward in June, to coincide with a European Council summit. They hope it will be a turning point to break the deadlock in Brexit talks.
Changes To UK Immigration Law In 2018
The UK has started to roll out an electronic entry clearance system, so visitors will only have to present their passport or identity document to gain entry to the UK.
Licence To Sponsor Overseas Workers
A licence to sponsor overseas workers for your business could give your business a competitive edge. If you would like to share your vacancies with an international audience, you may need to apply for a sponsorship licence. Sponsorship covers a range of permanent and temporary jobs. They encourage diversity in your company and help you to attract the best candidates, regardless of their country of origin.
Student Visas
Several UK universities have made requests to the government for a ‘new immigration policy’ to try to encourage more international students to apply for student visas in order to come and study in the UK. They have urged the government to remove international students from its annual immigration cuts targets.
Home Office Accused of Dehumanising Refugees
The Home Office’s recent mistreatment of immigrants goes even further than the Windrush scandal, and it has affected thousands of asylum seekers and refugees according to new research.
Windrush Scandal Reveals More Than 5,000 Victims
The Home Office has revealed that over 5,000 people have now been identified as potential victims of the Windrush scandal – but that they will not have the right to appeal if their application for citizenship is rejected under the scheme.
People Have Being Wrongly Deported From The UK
Since 2012, a “handful” of people have been wrongly deported from the UK, a senior immigration enforcement official has admitted.
New Exceptions For Overstayers Announced
A new Home Office statement of changes including new exceptions for overstayers was announced On Friday 15th June, which comes into force on July 6th, 2018.
Home Secretary Announces New Start Up Visa
Sajid Javid, the Home Secretary, today announced a new start up visa for entrepreneurs looking to set up businesses in the UK. The new system will replace the Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) route from 2019. It was designed after “advice from the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC)”.
NHS Tier 2 Visa Exemption
After six months of the Tier 2 cap causing the NHS to miss out on hiring 2,300 doctors, Sajid Javid, the Home Secretary, has taken action with an NHS Tier 2 Visa Exemption. This means doctors and nurses will no longer count towards the cap on Tier 2 visas.