Latest eVisa Travel Advice as System Rollout Delayed
The UK government has postponed the full transition to eVisas due to concerns about potential disruption for people travelling and proving their immigration status. eVisa Transition Deadline Postponed for Travel In a written statement published on 4 December 2024, Seema Malhotra, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Migration and Citizenship, announced that expired […]
Home Office eVisa Transition Information for Employers & BRP Holders
The Home Office has issued much-needed information and resources about the ongoing transition from physical immigration documents to the eVisa digital system. With an expiry deadline of 31 December 2024 for physical documents, there remains considerable progress to be made over the coming months to ensure those affected by the changes do not fall foul […]
How to Report an eVisa Error
The Home Office has launched a new online form to report any eVisa-related problems, such as difficulties viewing an eVisa or if the status displayed is incorrect. eVisas will become the standard for immigration status verification in the UK in 2025. If you currently hold a BRP (Biometric Residence Permit), BRC (Biometric Residence Card), or […]
eVisa UK: Online Immigration Status
eVisas act as proof of an individual’s online immigration status in the UK and the conditions attached to their stay. The UK’s immigration system is undergoing a process of digitisation, whereby the way in which visas are issued and the way you prove your status in the UK are changing. The following guide sets out […]
BRP to eVisa: FAQs
As the UK Home Office transitions away from physical visa documents, like Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs), to fully digital eVisas, many BRP holders may wonder what these changes mean for them. To help BRP holders understand the move to eVisas, our immigration experts have answered common questions about the new […]
Figures Show Home Office Focus on Illegal Working & Immigration Offences
The Home Office has been increasing efforts to tackle illegal working across the UK, leading to a significant rise in enforcement action. Illegal working & immigration offences According to figures released by the Home Office on 2 December, Immigration Enforcement teams conducted 3,188 visits between 5 July and 31 October 2024, resulting in […]
Visa Extensions for Ukrainian Nationals in the UK
Read our updated guide to the UK immigration routes and schemes for Ukrainian nationals and refugees here. The UK Home Office has issued new temporary guidance for Ukrainian nationals currently present in the UK who need to need to extend their visa but cannot return to Ukraine. Under the UK Immigration Rules, for […]
Settled Status Requirements: Essential Guide
The EU settlement scheme closed to new applications on 30 June 2021. While last applications may be accepted in limited circumstances, the majority of individuals must by now have secured either full or pre settled status. To be granted settled status, applicants had to satisfy specific settled status requirements. These varied depending on nationality, length of […]
ETA Phase Two: Applications Now Open for Non-European Nationals
Phase Two of the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme officially begins on 27 November 2024. From this date, nationals from a range of non-European, visa-exempt countries can begin applying for an ETA in preparation for the 8 January 2025 deadline. After this deadline, travellers from these countries must have an approved ETA or a […]
Skilled Worker Going Rate
One of the eligibility requirements under the Skilled Worker Visa route is that the role being recruited for pays the worker at least the relevant minimum salary threshold. Under the current rules, the minimum threshold for most skilled workers is £38,700 per year, unless the ‘going rate’ for the particular role is higher. A lower […]