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 […]
Employment Case Law Update November 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Holiday Pay Deksne v Ambitions Ltd [2024] EAT 171 In the case of Deksne v Ambitions Ltd, the claimant alleged unlawful deductions from wages due to incorrect holiday pay calculations made by the employer. Initially, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Call for Evidence on Employment Rights Bill
The UK’s Business and Trade Committee (BTC) has initiated a call for evidence regarding the new Employment Rights Bill (ERB). The Bill is set to bring in the most significant reform and enhancement of workers’ rights in decades. The inquiry, entitled “Make Work Pay: Employment Rights Bill,” forms part of the government’s stakeholder engagement efforts, […]
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 […]
Employment Case Law Update October 2024
Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key, recent employment tribunal cases. Employment Rights Bill: Key Summary The UK Government introduced the Employment Rights Bill on 10 October 2024, marking what is set to be a significant shift in workers’ rights. You can read our summary […]
Increase in National Minimum Wage Rates from April 2025
The UK Government has announced it has accepted the Low Pay Commission’s (LPC) recommendations for National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates, set to come into effect from 1 April 2025. The new rates reflect considerable increases, with the Government citing the aim of supporting low-paid workers against rising living costs and […]