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 […]
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 […]
UK eVisa System 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 In a written statement published on 4 December 2024, Seema Malhotra, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Migration and Citizenship, announced that expired biometric residence […]
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 […]
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 […]
Changes in Home Office Visa Processing Providers
The Home Office has provided further information about changes to the commercial partners operating some of its visa application centres in the UK and overseas. Visa application centres are managed by private companies, or ‘commercial partners’, on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), the Home Office department responsible for administering the country’s visa system […]
Case Study: Sponsor Licence Suspension Cancelled
As the Home Office forges ahead with efforts to crackdown on employer non-compliance, sponsor licence holders are advised to take action to ensure their immigration compliance is in order. One recent case that typifies this current climate of enforcement saw DavidsonMorris engaged to help a care home group deal with a sponsor licence suspension. The […]
31 Dec 2024: Right to Work & End of BRPs
From 1 January 2025, the UK’s new eVisa system will replace physical documents, including Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs), vignette stickers and stamped endorsements, as proof of immigration status. Individuals holding these documents are required to register for a UKVI account before this deadline to access their eVisa. The account will enable […]
New Sponsor UK System & Sponsor Guidance Updates
The latest updates to the UK’s sponsor guidance, effective from 24 October 2024, bring notable changes for sponsors in the Worker and Temporary Worker categories, particularly as the Home Office begins implementing its new ‘Sponsor UK’ IT system. This update outlines the key changes, the impact on sponsor licence holders and the steps to consider […]