From 7th November 2016, a new Priority Change of Circumstances Service was introduced for Tier 2 and 5 sponsors. This new service means that A-rated Tier 2 and Tier 5 sponsors are given the option of paying a fee of £200 for a faster consideration (within 5 working days) of the following types of change of […]
Policy and Legislation
Changes to the Immigration Rules
Earlier this year, the government announced that changes would be made to the Immigration Rules, following a review undertaken by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). On 3rd November 2016, the government confirmed these changes, the majority of which will take effect on or after 24th November 2016. The main changes to Tier 2 are: An increase […]
Family and private life applications now online
The family and private life applications are now available online as an alternative to the paper forms. You can use the form if you are looking to apply to remain in the UK as the family member or partner (for example, spouse) of a: British citizen Person settled in the UK Person who has refugee […]
UK Immigration and Tribunal Fees Greatly Increased
The government recently published its response to the consultation on proposals to reform the fees charged in the Immigration and Asylum Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal and Upper Tribunal. The response, announced 15th September 2016, confirmed the government’s intention to increase the Tribunal fees for immigration and asylum cases which then came into force 10th October 2016. […]
