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The UK Government has announced increases for both the Immigration Health Surcharge and for Visa application fees.
The Home Office has announced changes to the “good character” requirement for naturalisation applications, which will make it harder for individuals with criminal records to obtain British citizenship.
The Home Office is increasing the maximum fines which can be levied against businesses for employing illegal migrant workers.
A generation of children born in the UK to EU parents have had their rights protected by new legislation.
The UK and Canada have signed a new agreement, expanding on their reciprocal youth mobility visa schemes.
Various jobs in the construction and fishing industries have been added to the Shortage Occupation List, reducing visa application fees and minimum salary requirements.
An update on the relationship between the UK and EU in a post-Brexit world, as two bills receive Royal Assent and negotiations continue regarding the status of Gibraltar.
The Home Office’s Sponsor Management System (SMS) now requires that an individual’s National Insurance number be included for certain applications and reported changes.
A recent spate of raids suggests a greater focus on enforcement action, as the Home Office looks to crack down on illegal working.
For those who require immigration permission to enter Europe, record waiting times for Schengen visas may be a cause for concern…
If your business is headed for a merger or acquisition, then you may need to update or even replace your sponsor licence.
On 17 July, the Government published the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. This statement makes several changes effective from various dates throughout the summer. A further statement was made on 19 July, affecting the visa national list.