EU Free Movement to End Under No Deal Brexit
The Government has published its transitional arrangements for EU citizens arriving in the UK after 29th March 2019 in the event of a No Deal Brexit and the end of EU free movement. The transition arrangements will apply to all citizens of EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Irish nationals will not be affected by the […]
EU Citizens in UK after Brexit: Deal or No Deal Scenarios
The increasing likelihood of a no-deal Brexit is creating further confusion about EU citizens’ rights after the UK leaves the European Union. How will a no-deal affect EU citizens in the UK after Brexit? What has the Government confirmed so far? Assurances have been made by the Government that EU citizens and their family members […]
UK Immigration Rules Changes 2019
The Government has announced a number of changes to the UK immigration rules, set to take effect from 10th January 2019. We summarise the main changes below, but if you have any queries relating to the updates or any other UK immigration matter, please contact us. Introduction of a new Start Up Visa […]
UK Tier 1 Investor Visa to be Suspended
The Tier 1 Investor Visa has been temporarily suspended with effect from Friday 7th December. The Home Office has announced it will be halting investor visa applications while an audit is carried out into current eligibility requirements. The Tier 1 investor visa permits non-EEA nationals to come to the UK where they have invested a […]
UK Attracting More International Female Entrepreneurs
Year-on-year growth in the number of women applying for the UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa – Home Office figures An analysis of recent Home Office statistics* suggests increasing numbers of international female entrepreneurs are setting up or investing in businesses in the UK. According to the figures obtained by DavidsonMorris under an FOI request, between 2015 […]
New UK Visa & Citizenship Application Process
New application process to apply for a visa in the UK From 5 November 2018, the process of applying for UK visas in-country is set to change. At present, UK in-country visa applications can be submitted in a number of ways: Applicants send their documents by post and provide their biometric information at an appointment. […]
Government commissions MAC review of Shortage Occupation List
This article was first published in October 2018. The MAC has since reported its findings and the Government has confirmed the Shortage Occupation List will be amended in respect of Certificates of Sponsorship assigned on or after 6th October 2019. You can read full details of the revised list here. The Government has this month commissioned the […]
UK Settlement Visa? Check You’re Eligible!
Applying for a UK Settlement Visa There are many different ways individuals may become eligible to apply to settle in the UK under indefinite leave to remain (ILR). ILR grants eligible individuals status to live in the UK without time limitation. A settled person is also free to leave and re-enter the UK free from […]
Brexit Migration Report
MAC Brexit Migration Report & The Future of the UK Immigration System Since the MAC published its report, the Government has made proposals for an overhaul of the UK immigration rules, focusing a new system on skills over nationality and removing any preferences for EU citizens coming to the UK after Brexit. Further details and […]
Greater Scrutiny of UK Tier 1 Investor Visas
Foreign investors are facing greater Home Office scrutiny when applying for or renewing their UK Tier 1 Investor Visa, as Roman Abramovich’s delayed UK visa showed. Following reports of a delay in his UK Tier 1 investor visa renewal application, Chelsea FC owner Roman Abramovich has now taken up Israeli citizenship. Whether Abramovich was unwilling […]