Brexit negotiations have hit their most difficult stage, with Brussels still unsure whether a deal with Boris Johnson is possible within the next two crucial weeks. From The Guardian What the new Points-Based Immigration System has in store for UK… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: Home Office news
Home Office announces tougher criminality rules for EU citizens. From January 2021, EU criminals could be barred from entering the UK under tougher border rules. From Gov.UK * Brexit: EU ‘remains available to intensify’ talks after chief negotiator told to… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: immigration system changes
Immigration Health Surcharge rises to £624 from 27 October 2020. As a result, UK immigration applications sent in before the 27th will be hundreds of pounds cheaper than those completed after that date. From Free Movement * Prime Minister Boris… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: more news about Brexit
Boris Johnson’s flagship post-Brexit immigration bill is facing the prospect of multiple defeats in the House of Lords, as peers demand greater safeguards for EU children in care and unaccompanied refugees. From Independent * The government has faced a string… Read More
How does the point-based immigration system work?
How applicants can reach the 70 points required for a UK visa From January 2021, under the new points-based immigration system, anyone wishing to work in the UK must meet certain requirements. In this way, visas will be granted to… Read More
LEGAL MINUTE: post Brexit immigration
The end of freedom of movement after Brexit will increase pressure on the social care sector in the midst of a pandemic unless ministers make jobs more attractive to UK workers by increasing salaries, government advisers have said. From The… Read More