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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 of defeats in the House of Lords over its post-Brexit immigration bill. From BBC * City urges government to fix ‘unfair’ UK visa process. The local authority said the UK immigration system needs to be streamlined to help the UK’s economic recovery. From FN London * “Coronavirus has made me into an undocumented immigrant in Britain”. From Independent * Despite early predictions that the coronavirus pandemic would cause international student numbers to decline, the UK is set for a record increase, with enrolments from non-EU international students up 9% this academic year. From The Conversation * Two-thirds of British voters think EU nationals should not have free movement. British social attitudes survey reveals a nation that is still divided on the impact of Brexit. From The Guardian * Applications to EU settlement scheme top 4 million. From Irish News Image: FreePik

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 applicants who reach sufficient points. Skilled workers Under the new system, anyone who comes to the UK to work needs to demonstrate that: · Has a job offer from a company licensed by the Home Office · Qualification with skill level equivalent to high school · Fluent English · Salary equal to or greater than £ 25,600 If the job offer is for a lower salary – but not less than £ 20,480 – the candidate will still be able to negotiate some characteristics related to his qualifications and obtain the necessary number of points. 70 points to work in the UK Job offer – 20 points Appropriate skill level – 20 points Fluent English – 10 points Salary from £ 20,480 to £ 23,039 – 0 points Salary from £ 23,040 to £ 25,599 – 10 points Salary £ 25,600 or more – 20 points Work in occupation with disabilities in manpower – 20 points PhD in a relevant subject – 10 points PhD in a relevant STEM discipline – 20

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 Guardian * Campaign launched to ready businesses for points-based immigration system. From Gov.UK * Applying for settled and pre-settled status requires genuine residence. From Free Movement * Home Office plans to evict thousands of refused asylum seekers. People in England whose cases have been refused will be given 21 days to leave UK, letter states. From The Guardian * Is Brexit Britain pro-immigration and what does it mean for business? How have British feelings about immigration changed in the past four years, since the Brexit referendum – and where does the UK go from here? From Relocate Magazine * Thousands of EU nationals could face problems accessing essential services because the government is refusing to issue physical proof of their right to live in the UK. From The Guardian * Wealthy Britons step up citizenship shopping as Brexit deadline looms. From Financial World Image: FreePik

New immigration route for students in the UK With the end of the transition period approaching, the UK government continues to release updates about the new immigration system. The latest news is related to foreigners who wish to study here, including citizens of the European Union. From 5 October this year, international students who come to study in the UK after 31 December 2020, will need to apply for the new student visa before arriving in the country. To apply for this visa, the candidate needs to reach 70 points through three criteria: offer of the institution and qualification of the course, level of English and financial proof. Course: offer from approved sponsoring institution and course with an approved qualification English: speak, read, write and understand English according to the standard required by the course Finance: the ability to support yourself financially while studying in the UK Can a student work? This will depend on the level of the course and the educational institution. After checking these criteria, there is the possibility to study and work, even with a student visa. In addition, undergraduate students who graduate in the UK will have access to Graduate Visa, which will allow students to stay and seek employment in the country for up to 2 years. To remember: European students residing in the UK, before December 31, 2020, do not need to enrol in the new system. These candidates and their families are eligible for the European Union’s Settlement Scheme. LondonHelp4U have been preparing visa applications for 19 years. This service includes all advice and work needed for an immigration application. Our specialist team will case manage every detail of your application to ensure that once submitted your application has the greatest possible chance of being successful. 020 7636 8500 Helpline 07891764830 info@londonhelp4u.co.uk. Image: FreePik

Brexit: The prime minister has said that if a free trade deal with the EU is not reached by 15 October both sides should “move on”. From Sky News * Brexit: Tens of thousands of EU citizens face deportation because of government settled status scheme, MPs warn. From Independent * Thousands of children in the UK are in limbo – trapped without immigration status. The hostile environment is still destroying the lives of approximately 215,000 children in Britain who are caught in a system which denies them citizenship. From iNews * Post-brexit immigration bill could seriously harm touring musicians, says UK music. From Access All Areas * Brexit: All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU. From BBC * Thousands of EU citizens – including coronavirus “heroes and heroines” – face deportation unless the government gives them an automatic right to remain in the UK, opposition MPs have warned. From Sky News Image: FreePik

The UK’s points-based immigration system: an introduction for employers. From Gov.UK * No deal Brexit deadline: When is the deadline for Brexit deal? From Express * Rise in UK net migration driven by increase in non-EU nationals arriving to study. The figure is up on 221,000 from last year and is being driven by the arrival of students mainly from China and India. From Sky News * Thousands of international students who have postponed their courses in the UK will have to pay for new visas before they can enter the country. From The Pie News

{:en}Not only must businesses grapple with the coronavirus pandemic but many will soon have to once again wrestle with the UK’s decision to leave the EU, with difficult decisions having to be made over the sourcing of talent. From Personnel Today * The UK needs to consider changes to asylum laws to deter migrants from crossing the English Channel, Boris Johnson has said. The prime minister said it was currently “very, very difficult” to legally return people who arrive in the UK from France using small boats. From BBC * Boris Johnson is losing the trust of the public to deliver important trade deals with countries after he promised to obtain advantageous post-Brexit agreements. From Express * Refugee rights under threat from Channel boats hysteria – and Brexit. From Free Movement * UK and France working on new plan to shut Channel migrant route. From Reuters

Government to “redesign” controversial visa algorithm. The tool exacerbated the racism inherent in using nationality as an indicator of risk. From Free Movement * Number of UK citizens emigrating to EU has risen by 30% since Brexit vote. Crisis has led to 500% increase in Britons taking up citizenship in an EU state. From The Guardian * The government has threatened to deploy “maritime assets” – reported to include the Royal Navy – to stem the growing number of migrants trying to cross the English Channel. From Sky News * Asylum seekers are set to be deported for the first time since coronavirus took hold in the UK, prompting concerns that the Home Office is “playing politics with public health”. From Independent * A couple have spent most of their marriage on different continents after coronavirus caused devastating visa delays. From Bristol Post