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SSW at Expat Exhibition in London
SSW joined fellow experts from the global mobility industry this February in exhibiting at the Annual Expat Conference &...
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Extra skills levy for IT & technology sector
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recently proposed the introduction of a skills levy for the employers of Tier 2...
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Immigration Health Surcharge for NZ and AUS applicants
Australian and New Zealand nationals living in the UK will soon be forced to pay an upfront fee for...
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Happy Chinese New Year from Smith Stone Walters!
2016 猴年大吉 恭贺新春 来自 Smith Stone Walters Welcome into the Chinese New Year with Smith Stone Walters. From all the...
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Change ahead for Tier 2 ICT visa route
The Tier 2 Intra-company Transfer route faces a possible overhaul following a recent review of the Tier 2 skilled worker...
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Increased Tier 2 salary threshold proposed
An increase in the minimum salary threshold for Tier 2 visa applications could soon be on the cards for...
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Welcome to our UK immigration website for Chinese speakers!
We are excited to welcome you to the launch of our new UK immigration website – in Chinese! Easy to...
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Priority visa service available in New Zealand
The Home Office has extended its priority visa service to New Zealand, meaning that UK visa applicants at this...
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Skills levy for employers of Tier 2 migrants
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has proposed the introduction of a skills levy on migrant workers. Referred to by...
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MAC recommends tightening of Tier 2 skilled worker visa route
The MAC proposes a skills levy for UK employers of overseas migrants as part of their review of the...
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Right to rent scheme – February 2016
Landlords across England are being reminded that their duty to check the immigration status of future and current tenants...
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Two-year visit visa for Chinese nationals launched!
A two-year visitor visa scheme for Chinese nationals was launched on 11 January 2016. The new visit visa costs the...
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New costs for UK visa applications
Proposed fee changes for UK visa, immigration and nationality applications have been announced for the new financial year. Specific...
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New business premises for UK immigration specialists
We are moving! But don’t worry, with our UK offices still to be found in the bustling heart of...
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More rights for overseas domestic workers?
Overseas domestic workers (ODWs) in the UK may soon be granted the right to change their UK employer and...
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5 things to expect in UK immigration in 2016
2015 has been a turbulent year for UK immigration policy, with Tier 2 skilled worker visas being oversubscribed in...