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Reopening of UK visa centres overseas
From 1 June, UK Visas and Immigration will be beginning a phased reopening of certain UK visa application centres...
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Phased reopening of UK visa centres
The Home Office’s official partner Sopra Steria announced this week that some UK Visa and Citizenship Application Centres (UKVCAS)...
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Evidencing skills and experience for Sole Representative applicants
Smith Stone Walters recently published an update on key changes the Home Office will be introducing to the sole...
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What’s new in global immigration?
Global immigration rules are changing by the day, both in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and as a...
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COVID-19: Further visa extensions confirmed
The Home Office has released updated guidance on provisions for overseas nationals in the UK who cannot return home...
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Changes to the Sole Representative visa route
The Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules released by the Home Office last week included tightening of the rules...
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UK Immigration Bill gains initial approval
The UK government’s controversial Immigration Bill has been voted through the House of Commons after receiving initial approval from...
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Latest updates in global immigration
In the rapidly changing landscape of global immigration, there have been a number of recent developments that could impact...
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Tier 2 sponsorship licence: Key personnel roles explained
When a company applies for a Tier 2 sponsorship licence, they are required to nominate certain members of staff...
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A typical migrant journey from January 2021
From January 2021, the UK will end free movement and implement a new points-based immigration system. Under the new...
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Going the extra mile for our clients during COVID-19
In recent months, businesses across the globe have felt the devastating impact of the COVID-19 crisis on their income...
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COVID-19: More NHS staff to receive free visa extensions
The UK government announced in March that NHS frontline workers with visas due to expire before 1st October 2020...
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Do you need to renew your Tier 2 sponsor licence?
Any UK based organisation wishing to employ non-EEA workers under a Tier 2 skilled worker visa must obtain a...
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Tier 2 Sponsor Licence: How to apply
What is a sponsor licence? In order to ‘sponsor’ a non-EEA or Swiss national to work in the UK...
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Do you need a replacement 30 day visa?
This week the government announced a new concession for those visa applicants outside of the UK affected by travel...
Are you facing questions from migrant employees?
Due to the current circumstances, many migrants in the United Kingdom continue to seek clarity and guidance in relation...