From April 2024, UK sponsor licences that are due to expire on or after 6 April 2024 will automatically be extended for an additional ten years from their original expiration date. For instance, a licence set to expire on 1 May 2026 will now be valid until 1 May 2036. This automatic extension eliminates the...
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...
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