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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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Introducing the Nationality and Borders Bill: What you need to know

The new Nationality and Borders Bill is currently going through Parliament. Woodcock Law discusses what you need to know and how it may affect you.

10 December 2021

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How to avoid illegal working penalties: a guide for employers

The latest quarterly report from UK Visas and Immigration shows that the government is enforcing civil penalties for illegal working throughout the UK. Woodcock Law discusses what happens if you are found to be employing illegal workers, and how to avoid this situation by carrying out due diligence in your right to work checks.

24 November 2021

Section 3C and 3D leave: extending immigration leave in the UK

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Section 3C and 3D leave: extending leave for those with pending immigration applications, appeals and reviews

The Home Office has systems in place called 3C leave and 3D leave that extends a person’s leave if they are near the end of their leave to enter or remain in the UK. This system stops immigration applicants from becoming an overstayer in the UK whilst decisions and appeals are pending regarding their immigration application.

15 November 2021

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Woodcock Law & Notary Public launches in Manchester

Woodcock Law and Notary Public is proud to announce the opening of our new office in Manchester’s most vibrant business destination, Spinningfields.

27 October 2021

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UK Youth Mobility Scheme: Updates and how to apply

Woodcock Law has broken down all that you need to know about the latest updates to UK Youth Mobility Scheme and the ballot system.

19 October 2021

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EU ID Cards no longer accepted as travel documents to strengthen UK borders

A year later, these rules have come into force. As of October 1, 2021, the majority of EU, EEA and Swiss citizens are subject to adhere to the same entry rules as travellers from across the world, which means that they need valid passports to enter the UK.

1 October 2021

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Changes to Global Talent Route

The UK government announced changes to the Immigration Rules and released a policy statement that sets out the detailed rules for the new immigration system earlier this month. Woodcock Law looks at the changes to the Global Talent Visa.

24 September 2021

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Frontier Worker permit: Updates and how to apply

Frontier Worker permit: Updates. Woodcock Law has broken down all that you need to know about the latest updates to UK Frontier Worker permit.

2 September 2021

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Bespoke UK resettlement route for Afghan refugees announced

Home Office has announced a new Afghan resettlement scheme in response to the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, and the threat towards women and children.

19 August 2021

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Home Office accepts several ‘Safety before Status’ recommendations

Permit Free Festival List: What you need to know

Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Publishes Annual Report

Introducing the Nationality and Borders Bill: What you need to know

How to avoid illegal working penalties: a guide for employers

Section 3C and 3D leave: extending leave for those with pending immigration applications, appeals and reviews

Woodcock Law & Notary Public launches in Manchester

UK Youth Mobility Scheme: Updates and how to apply

EU ID Cards no longer accepted as travel documents to strengthen UK borders

Changes to Global Talent Route

Frontier Worker permit: Updates and how to apply

Bespoke UK resettlement route for Afghan refugees announced

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