Brexit has been a major news topic ever since the referendum back in June 2016, and as a result has brought up many questions surrounding immigration. In particular, for EEA nationals who are already living and working in the UK, this can be a worrying time. The following 3 options could help protect you and […]
Policy and Legislation
New Immigration (EEA) Regulations 2016
New Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016 have been laid before Parliament, coming into force from 1st February 2017. The Immigration EEA Regulations 2016 outline the rights of EEA nationals and their families to live in the UK, as well as deal with applications for Registration Certificates, Residence Cards and Permanent Residence. The new version mostly […]
Attention Employers: The Immigration Skills Charge Expected April 2017
Earlier this year, the UK government confirmed plans to introduce a new skills charge. As of April 2017, the Immigration Skills Charge will affect all UK employers looking to hire skilled non-EEA nationals. It will cost employers £1000 per employee, per valid visa year. For example, a Tier 2 (General) visa issued for 3 years […]
New Application Forms For Further Leave to Remain (FLR)
The Further Leave to Remain FLR(O) application form has been withdrawn and has been replaced with two new forms, FLR(HRO) and FLR(IR), with effect from 1st December 2016. The FLR(HRO) form is a paper form to be used for applications for human rights claims, leave outside the rules and other routes not covered by other forms. […]
