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As of 13 February 2024, the Home Office will be tripling fines for businesses who are employing illegal migrants. This comes as part of efforts to discourage migrants entering the UK.
On 19 July 2023, the UK Home Office updated the National Visa List to include five more countries. Citizens from these countries will now need a Visitor Visa when travelling to the UK for less than 6 months.
The Home Office has given an update to Sponsor Licences, which makes the application process more convenient for UK employers who are trying to employ overseas workers.
The UK government has updated its immigration rules that are planned to be introduced throughout the rest of the year. This includes changes to Student Visas, the EU Settlement Scheme and the Shortage Occupation List.
The EU has announced a new digital travel permit, the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), which is required for all non-EU citizens entering the Schengen Zone. The system is set to start operation in 2025.
Updated 22 April 2024. The UK government had a tool that allowed you to check your eligibility for a Skilled Worker Visa, but now you will have to use a different way to check. Find out how in this blog.
The Home Office is reviewing automatic British Citizenship for people born to EEA/EU/Swiss parents in the UK between 1 January 1983 and 1 October 2000.
The UK Home Office has recently updated how long it should take for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to process your visa application.
From January 2024, the UK Government will be restricting the criteria for those applying for and using a UK Student Visa. This includes the number of dependents allowed to travel with you and the restrictions for switching visas once you are living and studying in the UK.
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