Updated Guidance for Banks and Building Societies on Immigration Status Checks

The UK Government has issued updated guidance to help banks and building societies comply with their immigration-related obligations.

A Government consultation on planned Right to Work changes is now live, giving businesses across the UK the opportunity to give their views.

The Home Affairs Committee have launched an inquiry into the Government’s proposed changes to Indefinite Leave to Remain, affording stakeholders the chance to give their views.

In its latest Statement of Changes, the Home Office has confirmed details for the implementation of several proposals from the Immigration White Paper.

A summary of Reform UK’s policy proposals on immigration.

The House of Commons have held a debate on the Immigration White Paper’s proposed changes to the timescales for Indefinite Leave to Remain, which could see those already on qualifying visa routes having to wait ten years before settlement.

The latest immigration statistics show significant increases in sponsor licence revocations and refusals, painting a worrying picture for sponsor licence holders and hopefuls.

The EU have confirmed the date on which the new EU Entry/Exit System will launch, requiring British visitors to the Schengen area to provide their biometric information.

An increase in illegal working visits and information requests puts further pressure on businesses to get their Right to Work checks and processes spot on.

New EU Settlement Scheme rules on absences simplify the residence requirements for settled status applications.