Yesterday, 7th November 2017, the Government set out further details of how the new settled status scheme for EU citizens and their family members will operate as the UK leaves the EU. In a technical document sent to the European Commission as part of the negotiations, the Government reiterates how the new system will be […]
Priority Service Offered, No Guarantee!
UK Visas and Immigration offer an optional visa Priority service which allows applicants to have their visa applications placed at the front of the queue. Depending on the location of the application centre, they aim to process non-settlement applications within 5-10 working days and settlement applications are placed at the front of the queue and […]
Right to Work Checks & the Prevention of Illegal Working
A new, updated guidance has recently been published by the Home Office, for employers to follow when conducting Right to Work checks. This guidance replaces the previous guidance, however it is important to look up the relevant guidance at the time of the applicant’s start date. It is a legal obligation to check a person […]
Leaked Home Office Post-Brexit Immigration Policy Document
The proposed changes to the immigration rules after Brexit have recently been leaked in a Home Office paper. The 82-page document outlines the Governments intentions to end free movement and introduce a new immigration system. The proposed immigration rules aim to control the volume of both temporary and permanent migration from the EU as well as aiming […]
