EU Settlement Scheme 2024 Guidance
As part of the UK’s post-Brexit immigration reforms, the EU Settlement Scheme was introduced to safeguard the lawful status of EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens, along with their family members, to allow them to continue living in the UK. Applying to the scheme ensures these individuals can continue their lives in the UK without any […]
Brexit Transition Period | Guide for UK Employers
The UK leaves the European Union on Friday 31st January 2020 at 11pm. The Brexit transition period will then come into effect until 31st December 2020. This is the deadline by which the UK Government has to agree a deal with the EU as to the final terms of Brexit. Where no agreement is made, […]
UK Visa Salary Threshold Under Review
UK Visa salary thresholds to be reviewed by MAC The Government has commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to conduct an independent review into salary threshold levels as it works to develop a new UK immigration system. In its EEA Migration Report in November 2018, the MAC recommended retaining the existing minimum visa salary thresholds […]
Government Launches UK Immigration System Engagement Programme
The UK Government has announced it is to embark on a UK immigration engagement programme during 2019. The announcement follows proposals published in December 2018 for reform of the UK immigration rules post-Brexit. What can we expect from the immigration engagement programme? In its statement, the Home Office advised the programme would be used to listen […]
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 […]
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 […]
Guide to the EEA Regulations 2016
The Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2016, later updated in February 2017, are the prevailing legislation in respect of the immigration rights of EEA nationals coming to and remaining in the UK. The EEA Regulations 2016 are to remain in force in their current form at least and until UK immigration rules are formally amended as […]
MAC Interim Report March 2018
Interim Update: Migration Advisory Committee Report On 27 March 2018, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) published an interim report into the economic impact of EEA migration on the UK labour market. It will be the autumn at the earliest when the MAC publishes its full research piece and resulting recommendations as to how the UK’s […]
MAC Call for Evidence – Have Your Say
MAC Call for Evidence: UK Business and Employers – Have Your Say! The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been commissioned by the UK government to undertake a substantial research and analysis process looking at two key areas: The social and economic impact of Brexit on Britain, and How UK immigration policy can be better aligned […]