On 16 February 2024, the UK Home Office has implemented a significant update to the Domestic Violence Concession application, a pivotal move for immigration solicitors assisting clients affected by such harrowing circumstances. This announcement introduces a new application form that streamlines the process for victims seeking refuge and settlement in the UK. Below, we outline...
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...
The UK government has announced a pause in processing asylum claims for individuals who arrived on or after 1 January 2022 and received a notice of intent before 29 June 2023 concerning possible removal to Rwanda. This decision follows the Supreme Court’s ruling on 15 November 2023, which deemed the removal of asylum seekers to...
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,...
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