The UK Immigration White Paper: What it means for you

Ecctis have launched their new Qualification and Language Service, which looks set to increase the cost and delay involved in verifying English language proficiency for visa applications.

The recently published White Paper sets out the UK Government’s plans to reduce net migration, with dramatic consequences for settlement, sponsors, the care sector, English language requirements and graduates.

With self-sponsorship increasingly attracting the Home Office’s ire, we examine the alternative options available to those business leaders looking to make a permanent move to the UK.

The introduction of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System may make trips to continental Europe more difficult for those with a criminal record.

New regulations on biometric information and eVisas have been introduced, including sanctions for those who fail to comply

Recent changes to company size thresholds have significant ramifications for the Immigration Skills Charge and the overall cost to businesses of sponsoring migrant workers.

Newly published Home Office research indicates that employers in the construction sector are particularly at risk of failing to correctly carry out Right to Work checks.

An unusual requirement from the British Nationality Act may wreak havoc for British citizenship applicants in 2025.

The Home Office have published a new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules, which will come into force on 9 April 2025.

The Home Office have announced fee increases affecting a number of visa routes and applications.