Latest immigration figures show extent of EU workers leaving UK
The last official migration figures to be released before the general election reveal EU workers are choosing to leave the UK. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) report shows that at 36%, the majority of leavers from the UK in 2016 were EU citizens, with 117,000 emigrating. This is an increase of 31,000 on 2015. […]
Barista Visa – Solution to Labour Shortages or a Bitter Tonic?
Reports of shortages of labour in specific sectors and an exodus of EEA workers as a result of Brexit are fuelling speculation about potential changes in the UK immigration rules. With the General Election now upon us and taking all political focus and energy, we do not expect any clarification on the future immigration status of EEA […]
EEA Permanent Residence Refused?
If you are unsure about your immigration options as an EEA national in the UK, and whether to complete the EEA PR Form or to register under the EU settled status scheme, speak to our legal advisers. At 85 pages, the permanent residence application form is substantial, and clearly causing issues for applicants resulting in […]
Immigration & UK Digital Strategy: The Missing Link?
In its newly published ‘UK Digital Strategy’, the Government has laid out its vision to digitally transform Britain through a long term plan of investment, training, education, and collaboration with the private sector. Amidst the optimism however, there are concerns that the strategy overlooks fundamental issues impacting the UK digital sector – crucially, immigration. The […]
Employers to Face Skills Shortages if EU Workers Leave UK
In a recent survey of over 1,000 UK employers conducted by the CIPD, more than a quarter reported their EU workers were considering leaving the UK in response to the Brexit vote and the resulting uncertainty around their immigration status. The education and health sectors reported higher numbers still, at 43% and 49% respectively. And […]
EU National Working in UK
If you are an EU national working in UK, you may want to secure a more permanent status in Britain. While Brexit negotiations are ongoing, and UK immigration an area of considerable uncertainty and contention, many EU nationals are taking action under the current system to safeguard their rights to work, live and remain in […]
UK Visa Options for EU and non-EU Citizens
UK visa options for EU and non-EU citizens will be subject to change under the new immigration system. Speak to our immigration specialists if you are concerned about your options. Permanent Residence applications for European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and Indefinite Leave to Remain applications for non-EEA nationals are the best way of ensuring the future of employees […]
Protecting EU Employees’ Rights After Brexit
This article was published in July 2016, pre-dating proposals to post-Brexit immigration rules. EU employees are anxiously awaiting confirmation that their right to live and work in the UK will be preserved following the referendum. Protecting EU employees’ rights after Brexit is now a business priority for the many UK industries relying heavily on workers from […]
Moving employees to and within the European Union
Today’s competitive business environment has seen an ever increasing need for companies to move their employees to different global locations. This has resulted in the need for Human Resource (HR) managers to secure the immigration status of employees in overseas locations. Within the European Union (EU), companies can relocate EEA (European Economic Area) nationals within […]