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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 abandon trip to London. From Sky News * Companies need to step up preparations so they are not “caught out” by new post-Brexit trade rules, the government has said. From BBC * Over 1m people from Hong Kong could come to UK under new visa rules. From City AM

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 Johnson is prepared to fully leave the European Union without a deal when the Brexit transition period ends, his spokesman said on Thursday, but the British leader still believes there is a deal to be done. From Reuters * UK tech visa applications hit new high. Despite Brexit and Covid-19, the UK is still an attractive location to kickstart a tech business. From IT Pro Portal * The UK had set a deadline of Thursday to decide whether it was worth continuing talks. Both sides have indicated they want to carry on but the EU has said it is up to the UK to make the next move. From BBC * On 30 September 2020 the Home Office updated its good character policy for naturalisation to make it even harder for EU nationals to become British citizens. From Free Movement

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