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Alternatives to the Tier 1 Investor Visa

The so-called ‘Golden Visa’ has gone. Here’s what’s left for potential investors who want to move to the UK.

24 February 2022

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New strengths given to Online Safety Bill

Digital Secretary, Nadine Dorries announced in February 2022 that extra strengths would be added to the Bill.

23 February 2022

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Switching from an ICT Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa: what you need to know

Switching visas has been easier since Brexit, and doing so could benefit workers and employers.

21 February 2022

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UK Government scraps Golden Visa scheme

The move comes amid fears that the scheme is easily abused.

17 February 2022

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Current advice for British nationals in Ukraine

The UK government has advised against all travel to and from Ukraine, and all British nationals in Ukraine have been told that they should leave the country as soon as possible.

14 February 2022

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The UK’s Skilled Worker visa: 1 year on

It’s been just over one year since the Skilled Worker visa replaced the Tier 2 work visa. Here’s what it changed.

11 February 2022

Confused about Ordinarily Resident Tests?

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Confused about ordinarily residence tests?

Ordinary residence, and whether you are entitled to UK healthcare, can be confusing if you have just moved to the UK from overseas. We are here to help you understand how it works.

26 January 2022

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Care workers officially added to Shortage Occupation List in new Statement of Changes

It was announced earlier this year that the UK government would be adding care and home workers to the Shortage Occupation List, making them eligible to be sponsored for the Skilled Worker Route. The latest Statement of Changes, released 24 January 2021, makes provision for this, and will be effective as of 15 February 2022.

25 January 2022

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Home Office accepts several ‘Safety before Status’ recommendations

The Home Office has responded to recommendations aimed to improve the safety of domestic abuse victims, with specific reference to the safety of abused immigrants and migrants.

14 January 2022

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Permit Free Festival List: What you need to know

If you are organising a new festival and want to allow foreign artists and entertainers to perform without needing a permit, here is a list of things you need to do.

12 January 2022

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Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Publishes Annual Report

The Migration Advisory Committee published their annual report on 15 December 2021. The 2021 report focuses on the UK labour market during the pandemic and the UK immigration system.

21 December 2021

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Immigration
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Alternatives to the Tier 1 Investor Visa

New strengths given to Online Safety Bill

Switching from an ICT Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa: what you need to know

UK Government scraps Golden Visa scheme

Current advice for British nationals in Ukraine

The UK’s Skilled Worker visa: 1 year on

Confused about ordinarily residence tests?

Care workers officially added to Shortage Occupation List in new Statement of Changes

Home Office accepts several ‘Safety before Status’ recommendations

Permit Free Festival List: What you need to know

Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Publishes Annual Report

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