Immigration Insights
Welcome to the DavidsonMorris immigration blog covering all things 'immigration'.
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Skilled Worker Licence (How To Apply)
The end of EU freedom of movement on 31 December 2020 means EU and non-EU citizens coming to the UK from 2021 will subject to a new system of UK immigration
UK Visa Appointment Centres Start To Reopen
UKVI has confirmed it is resuming application services on a phased basis, as follows: UK centres A limited number of UKVCAS (Sopra Steria) centres have reopened: UKVCAS service point
UK Air Bridge Countries List
The UK government has confirmed a list of 60 countries that have been approved for travel and are to be excluded from the UK’s COVID-19 quarantine rules. Under the exemption,
IELTS For UKVI (Test Guide)
If you are looking to apply for a UK visa, you may be required by the Home Office to prove your knowledge of the English language by way of a
Can You Renew Your UK Visa Before It Expires?
As a foreign national living and working in the UK under a points-based system visa, you will need to renew your permission before your previous period of leave ends if
Which SOC Code?
Matching the role you are recruiting for with the relevant SOC code is a crucial step when allocating a Certificate of Sponsorship to a new migrant worker. To hire skilled
Right to Rent (Acceptable Documents Guide)
The right to rent stems from a person’s right to live in the UK. It follows from a person’s immigration status – if they do not have the right to
Applying for a UK Visa from Hong Kong
If you’re a Hong Kong citizen and want to apply for a visa to visit the UK, the following guide looks at the different types of UK visa, when these
British Citizenship For BNO Passport Holders in Hong Kong
The UK Prime Minister has stated that BNO passport holders in Hong Kong may be given a path to British citizenship, should the Chinese Government proceed with passing new security
Travelling to the UK (Quarantine Rules)
As part of the Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy, a range of new measures are being introduced at the UK border affecting all international arrivals. This includes the introduction of new
UK Visas Extended Due to Coronavirus
The Home Office has confirmed that UK visa holders currently unable to leave the UK due to the coronavirus outbreak can apply to have their visas extended until 31 July 2020.
Immigration Health Surcharge – How does it Work?
You may need to pay a healthcare surcharge, called the ‘immigration health surcharge’ (IHS), as part of your UK immigration application. You will then be able to use the National
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