The Minister of State for Legal Migration and the Border, Tom Pursglove, has confirmed the implementation dates for several upcoming changes to the UK immigration policies. These changes are part of the government’s comprehensive 5-point immigration plan, aiming to streamline and update the current system. Ban on care worker dependants: Effective from 11 March 2024,...
In the UK’s immigration system, employers seeking to hire overseas workers under skilled worker routes or extend work permits for current sponsored employees must possess a valid sponsor licence. This licence requires periodic renewal and paying the appropriate renewal fees. Understanding these fees is vital for employers to maintain their ability to sponsor workers effectively....
The Home Secretary of the United Kingdom, James Cleverly, has issued an apology and agreed to compensation for Sayed Ahmed Alwadaei, a Bahraini human rights activist, following his unlawful detention at Gatwick Airport. This incident occurred upon Alwadaei’s return from a United Nations meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Alwadaei, a torture survivor and prominent advocate for...
UK Home Office has retracted a draft policy that aimed to remove housing protections for asylum seekers. The plan proposed exempting landlords accommodating asylum seekers from adhering to houses in multiple occupation (HMO) regulations, which safeguard the rights of tenants. The proposed changes sought to allow landlords in England and Wales to house asylum seekers...
Naturalisation is a significant legal process that transforms the lives of many non-British adults, allowing them to become British citizens. As seen in the year ending September 2023, with approximately 182,000 individuals embracing British citizenship, the process symbolises the UK’s rich multicultural ethos. Typically, applicants must have five years of lawful residence in the UK....
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