The Government have announced changes to the Immigration Rules which will take effect from 24 November 2016. The changes affect Tier 2, Tier 4 and spouse visas. This new set of changes is being introduced as the first of two sets of changes to Tier 2 visas, as well as introducing new language requirements for …
Government statement on the status of EU nationals in the UK
The Government have released a statement confirming the situation for EU nationals living in the UK after the referendum vote. They have confirmed that there has been no immediate change to the rights and status of EU nationals in the UK, and UK nationals in the EU, as a result of the referendum. The statement …
Q&A session: Brexit – What’s next for EU nationals in the UK?
The Migrants’ Rights Network are running a Q&A event on Friday 15 July for people concerned what happens next for EU nationals living in the UK. In the aftermath of the UK’s vote to leave the EU there is a great deal of uncertainty about what will happen to European citizens who have made the …
The referendum and EU residents of the UK
After a long and fraught period of campaigning, the UK has voted to leave the EU. No one knows how this decision will be applied in coming years, but it is clear that a review of the Immigration Rules must be expected. his means EU residents of the UK now face an uncertain future. We …
What does the EU referendum mean for EEA citizens in the UK?
On 23 June 2016 the UK votes on whether it will remain part of the European Union, or if it will leave. This is a huge decision for the country, which will have long-lasting consequences for everyone. But how will it affect you? EEA Citizens If you are an EU citizen living in the UK …
New immigration fees confirmed
Following the announcement of proposed increases to visa, immigration and nationality application fees, UK Visas and Immigration have announced the confirmed changes. For the most part these increases are in line with the proposals made earlier in the year. The main changes are: visas linked most closely to economic growth, such as those offered to workers …