Immigration blog posts

Avoid the UK Government’s Inflated Immigration Health Surcharge Prior to winning the General Election in December 2019, the Conservative Party outlined their intention to increase the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) to ensure migrants were “making a sufficient...
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After being closed for months owing to the Coronavirus pandemic, UK visa centres around the world are starting to re-open. VFS global centres So far some VFS Global centres have re-opened including Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the Philippines and...
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The Home Office have published an updated version of their Coronavirus guidance for UK visa applicants and those in the UK temporarily, this time providing some further concessions about applications made on the basis of family or private life. Somewhat mysteriously...
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The Coronavirus pandemic is causing many to be concerned about how this could affect their UK immigration options. The constantly evolving situation is creating additional uncertainty. We will update this page as new guidelines emerge so please bookmark it and check...
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Since his time as the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has spoken of his support for an amnesty for illegal migrants. He confirmed his support for this again once elected as Prime Minister, stating it would help prevent another Windrush scandal. However many supporters...
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This blog on EU immigration is likely to change frequently, please check back regularly for updates or visit our immigration pages. 10 January 2020 Since posting the blog below, the Government’s Withdrawal Agreement Bill has passed through the final stage in the House...
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‘Taking control of our borders’- the new Government’s plans to overhaul the UK immigration system Throughout the election Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised that the UK would take back control of its borders, end the free movement of EU citizens, and introduce a...
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Update 23 December 2019: Since the time of writing the Conservative party won the general election on Thursday 12 December 2019. For further information on the Conservatives plans for immigration law, please see our updated blog. Update: 12 December 2019 Since we...
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Update on EU Settlement Scheme & Post BREXIT UK Immigration System for EU/EEA Citizens Updated: 27 August 2019. The settlement scheme is now fully open for EU / EEA citizens and their family members to apply for settled or pre-settled status.  More than one...
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Earlier this month the Home Office announced updated requirements which anyone hoping to successfully apply for British citizenship must meet. The Good Character requirement was already part of the criteria which the Home Office used to assess citizenship...
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