New sanctions for failing to switch to an eVisa

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.

In respect of an application by a care sector sponsor for Defined Certificates of Sponsorship, the High Court has ruled that it was “irrational” for the Home Office to require evidence of guaranteed hours contracts.

The Home Office have reversed their decision to curtail all BRPs by the end of 2024 and BRPs can now be used to enter the UK until 1 June 2025.

The Home Office are applying increased scrutiny to DCoS applications made by applicants operating in the Care sector. Why?

An update to Right to Work guidance has confirmed, among other things, whether clipped British and Irish passports are acceptable evidence of Right to Work status.

Employers do you permit your staff to work remotely overseas in the interest of offering flexibility

Following publication of the AI Opportunities Action Plan, the Government has endorsed the plan which includes recommendations to review the current immigration routes to increase access to AI talent.