Changes to the Visitor Rules

Reforms to the rules governing business visitors to the UK have been detailed in a recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules.

What are the implications of remote working overseas?

The “supplementary work” relief previously afforded to migrant workers on Health and Care Worker visas has now been reversed.

Sponsor licences normally only last four years – if you plan on continuing to sponsor migrant workers, you will need to renew your licence.

An increasing number of Asylum Seekers are being granted permission to work before their claims for Asylum are being processed due to Home Office delays.

In an unexpected turn of events, the Migrant Advisory Committee have recommended abolishing the Shortage Occupation List – what might this mean for employers?

Everyone with pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme will have their leave automatically extended by five years.

The Government has published a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules, setting out changes that will take effect from 5 October 2023 and 31 January 2024.

The government have announced increased penalties for failing to carry out appropriate right to rent checks.

The Home Office has changed its approach for delivering biometric residence permits, which may be welcome news to those already on, or looking to acquire, a UK visa.