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New Shortage Occupation List October 2019
The UK’s Shortage Occupation List (SOL) was amended on the 6th October 2019 to incorporate new roles and remove other roles. In this article, we summarise the main changes and the new additions to list. You can view details here:...
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EU Settlement Scheme Update
Two weeks until go live The full opening of the EU Settlement Scheme will go ahead on 30 March 2019. Applications will be free, as announced by the Prime Minister on 21 January 2019. Refunds People who have paid an application fee during the test phases will receive a...
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Rise in Immigration Health Surcharge
The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a payment made by long-term migrants who seek to live in the UK for more than 6 months, in order to work, study or join family. The surcharge is paid in order for these migrants to receive NHS care on the same basis as UK...
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White Paper sets out Rules for Migrants Post-Brexit
In an attempt to protect parts of the UK economy reliant on overseas labour, tens of thousands of low-skilled migrants could come to the UK to work for up to a year, under a measure which could last until 2025. Current Home Secretary Sajid Javid has stated that there...
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Brexit update for EU citizens in the UK
The Home Office has been working to develop a new scheme which allows resident EU citizens and their family members to obtain the UK immigration status they will need in order to remain here permanently. The EU Settlement Scheme will be fully open by 30 March next...
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Permits2Work: Getting it Right from the Start
So far this year, 2018 has seen some excellent immigration success. By meeting their immigration needs, Permits2Work have received high praise from several satisfied clients. Here are just some of the words chosen by clients to describe the service they have received...
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EU Citizen’s Rights & Settlement Scheme
For EU citizens wanting to continue living in the UK after the UK leaves the EU, you will need to apply for ‘settled status’ through the EU Settlement Scheme. The scheme will open fully by 30 March 2019 however your rights will not change until 2021 so there is no...
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Brexit negotiation update for EU citizens
As Brexit negotiations continue, this is the latest information on the status of EU citizens in the UK and how you are affected. You may have seen this week that the UK and the EU have now reached an agreement on what happens during the period immediately after...
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Home Office Immigration, Visa and Nationality Fees 2018/2019
Legislation was laid in Parliament earlier this week, (16 March) which sets out a number of changes to immigration, visa and nationality fees. These changes will come into effect on 6 April 2018. Careful consideration is given to individual fees to help reduce the...
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Naturalisation – Apply For British Passport At The Same Time
If using the Nationality document return service, it is possible for you to apply for your British passport at the same time. The Nationality document return service allows you to keep your documents while your online application for British Citizenship is being...
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