In an unexpected turn of events, the UK Home Office through the statement of changes HC 556, has announced the immediate closure of the Ukraine Family Scheme, effective from 3 pm on 19 February 2024. This move, which was not previously indicated, accompanies other significant changes affecting care workers and other Ukraine schemes. Changes to...
Understanding the UK’s Shortage Occupation List (SOL) is crucial for employers and HR professionals involved in international recruitment. Missteps in hiring sponsored workers can lead to serious consequences, including Home Office enforcement actions like licence suspensions and the curtailing of employee visas. Recent developments in the Shortage Occupation List: The Home Office updated the SOL...
The term “returning resident” in UK immigration law refers to a person with settled status who has been abroad for an extended period and seeks to return to the UK. This status, commonly known as “Indefinite Leave to Remain” (ILR), grants the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely and re-enter multiple times...
The much-debated increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) in the UK, initially expected to be implemented by mid-January 2024, is now set for a House of Commons debate on 10 January 2024. With this development, the earliest possible date for the new IHS fee rates to take effect has been pushed to 31 January...
In a significant policy shift, Home Secretary James Cleverly unveiled a comprehensive “five-point plan” on 4 December 2023 aimed at curtailing immigration numbers in the UK. Subsequent details released by the Home Office on 21 December 2023 outlined not only the planned changes but also modifications to the original proposals. 1. Restricting dependents for social...
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