Immigration Insights
Welcome to the DavidsonMorris immigration blog covering all things 'immigration'.
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Immigration Bill 2014 – the Implication for Employers
Immigration Bill 2014 As shared in previous posts, the Immigration Bills is now law after receiving Royal ascent on 14 May. The Act is not yet in force, however it
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Switching – No more from Tier 4
This is a blog post about Tier 1 Entrepreneur Switching. As of 10th July it is no longer possible to switch from a Tier 4 (General) to a Tier 1
Visa System to Attract Chinese Visitors to UK
Chinese Visitors to UK Last year, we blogged and kept you updated regarding Home Office plans towards attracting more Chinese visitors to the UK, and also brought you information on
Right to Work Check Reminders
As you will be aware from news and separate entries we have shared with you in previous months, a number of changes came into effect as regards Right to Work
Immigration Business Visitor – Tips for Employers
Immigration Business Visitor Last week, our experts Adam Hoefel & Lizama Thahir took attendees through the Business Visitor Visa category as part of our popular monthly e-learning series. Below, we
The Tier 2 Genuineness Test
As part of a number of changes that took effect from 6 April 2014, the Home Office has introduced a Tier 2 Genuineness test to the Tier 2 category. It
As of Yesterday: Immigration and Recruiting Internationally
We would like to bring you a recap of the new changes that came into place as of yesterday, 13 May 2014 to assist UK employers recruit skilled international talent.
Tier 1 Investor Visa Changes
As you may have read in our earlier blog, the recent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Report recommended Tier 1 Investor visa changes including raising the investment threshold from the current £1
Application Suspension – Steps to take as a Sponsor Institution and as a Student
Please be advised that the Home Office has just communicated that UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) has suspended consideration of all applications to remain in the UK for those migrants
Electronic Visa Waiver for Gulf Countries
Following the welcome news that foreign business executives will get a personalised and expedited visa service, as of early 2014 the Home Office will also launch a new waiver scheme
Immigration for an Independent Scotland
Since our inception, DavidsonMorris has been present in Aberdeen, a place we like to call ‘a home away from home’ in a beautiful city we have made our own. Being
Should London have a special visa status?
Earlier this autumn, Boris Johnson submitted a proposal to the Home Office calling for the introduction of a London visa status. The mayor believes this would see the best applicants
Foreign Executives Get ‘Great Club Visa’
Great Club Visa At last we are finally opening the door and putting out the welcome mat to those who bring economic benefit to the UK. Below is the article
Immigration Text Messages
Another new initiative has brought shame and embarrassment to the government’s handling of immigration issues, in the form of Immigration Text Messages sent to 58,000 people suggesting they were in
Relaxed – Visa for Chinese to UK
Relaxed – Visa for Chinese to UK Visa rules for Chinese coming to the UK are to be relaxed George Osborne: “We are two great trading nations, with a shared
Visa for Scotland
Visa for Scotland As we move closer to the big vote next year, the issue of immigration must be seriously considered and practical difficulties with independence, if policies were different
London Visa
Boris Johnson is in talks with the Home Office over setting up a “London visa” to attract business talent to the capital reports Pippa Crerar in tonights Evening Standard. The
New Immigration Rules 2013
New Immigration Rules 2013 UKBA have announced the following changes to the new immigration rules 2013 which will come into effect on 1 October 2013. UKBA state that the new rules will
Immigration Premium Service
The UK Border Agency is planning to offer institutions an immigration premium service at a cost of £8,000 a year, despite fears that a “one- size-fits-all” fee could hurt smaller
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Genuine Test
Below is an email received from UKBA regarding the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Genuine Test We have submitted numerous entrepreneur applications and completely disagree that the applications are bogus. For those not
alvi immigration case
Remember Alvi, in June 2009 he was excluded on the new points based system since his salary was not deemed of the required level for a Tier 2 (General Migrant) or
Are you an illegal immigrant?
In September 2012, the UK Border Agency intend to announce a new databsae to track illegal immigrants. We understand that the new system is to enable UKBA to reduce the
Tier 1 closed to new applicants
UKBA have issued the new provisions under Tier 2 (General) for graduates who would previously have been eligible under Tier 1(Post Study Work). Tier 2 (General) will be open to
UKBA to Stop Sham and Forced Marriages
The Government has today announced proposals to crack down on sham and forced marriages. The deadline to response to their consultation paper is 6 October 2011. Their press announcement states The
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