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Home Office introduces automatic extensions to Pre-settled Status
From September 2023 onwards, anyone with Pre-settled Status in the UK will have their status extended if they have not yet gained Settled Status.
18 August 2023
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The Home Office will be tripling illegal worker fines in 2024
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.
9 August 2023
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Five more countries added to UK National Visa List
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.
26 July 2023
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Updates to Sponsor Licences introduces a priority application service
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.
21 July 2023
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New changes to Student Visas restrictions and Pre-Settled Status access
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.
19 July 2023
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New travel permit needed for non-EU citizens travelling within the Schengen Zone
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.
26 June 2023
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Helpful eligibility checker tool for those seeking a UK Skilled Worker Visa
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.
20 June 2023
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UK Government announces new Bill to protect British Citizenship of children born to EU parents
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.
13 June 2023
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UK Home Office Visa Processing Times
The UK Home Office has recently updated how long it should take for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to process your visa application.
26 May 2023
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