UK immigration update – February 2020

MIGRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MAC) – A POINTS BASED SYSTEM AND SALARY THRESHOLDS FOR IMMIGRATION The MAC published its report on Tuesday 28 January 2020 on the proposed changes to the Points Based System and salary thresholds.  A link to the...

UK Immigration Update – November 2019

BREXIT An extension to the Brexit deadline has been agreed with the EU until 31 January 2020. This extension covers a period of three months as was predicted in the prior update. As a result, the immediate possibility of leaving...

UK Immigration Update – October 2019 – Brexit

BREXIT As we know now, Parliament has agreed in principle the Withdrawal Agreement Bill (WAB) submitted by the current government.  However, following a vote on Tuesday 22 October Parliament did not agree to the expeditious timetable put forward to enable...

UK Immigration Update – October 2019 Migration Advisory Committee – Call for evidence

DEADLINE – 5 NOVEMBER 2019 On Tuesday 25 September 2019 the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) launched a new call for evidence in relation to minimum salary levels and the Points Based System post Brexit.  This is an exciting opportunity to...

Autumn budget – changes to UK immigration rules to attract highly skilled scientists and researchers

In addition to the announcement on 15 November that the quota for the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent route (a scheme for future leaders in the digital technology, science, arts and creative sectors) will double from 1000 – 2000 visas a...