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IMMIGRATION CASE NEWS HIGHLIGHTS – APRIL 2024

Abdullah & Ors (EEA, deportation appeals, procedure) [2024] UKUT 66 (IAC) These appeals concern the Upper Tribunal’s examination of legal issues surrounding the Home Secretary’s authority to deport EEA nationals who have resided in the UK since before Brexit and the rights of appeal. These cases involved individuals who had criminal convictions before Brexit and …

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IMMIGRATION RULES – LATEST STATEMENT OF CHANGES – 14 March 2024

On 14 March 2024, the government unveiled a new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules. It builds upon previously announced reforms and is guided by the government’s five-point plan aimed at reducing net migration. Changes to the Skilled Worker Route Changes have been made to the Skilled Worker Route, which serves as a vital …

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Defined CoS (SMS Guide), skilled worker guidance & health and care visa guidance updates following earlier Immigration Rules Statement of Changes

Defined certificate of sponsorship: SMS guide 12 This guide exists for sponsors who wish to apply for a defined certificate of sponsorship (CoS). The sponsor management system (SMS) acts as the UKVI’s online portal for managing your daily tasks and sponsorship duties as an employer supporting workers and temporary worker visa holders. It helps you …

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LATEST IMMIGRATION STATEMENT OF CHANGES – 19 February 2024

On the 19th of February 2024 a new statement of changes was published.   This prevents care workers, home carers, and senior care workers from bringing any dependants (partners and/or children) to the UK. A new requirement has been set out where a sponsor must engage in regulated activity and be registered with the Care Quality …

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Immigration Minister announces dates for the changes to the salary threshold for Skilled Worker Visas and the minimum income requirement for Family/Spouse Visas

On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary, James Cleverly, proposed a ‘five-point plan’ in order to reduce immigration, and the home office made adjustments to this. These changes had not been implemented at the time they were written; however, on 30 January 2024, a statement by the immigration minister, Tom Pursglove, outlined the dates on …

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IMMIGRATION HEALTH CHARGE FEE TO INCREASE FROM 6 FEBRUARY 2024

In October 2023, the government announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fee would be increasing. The Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2024 was then passed into legislation on 16 January 2024. There will be a 66% increase in the fee, which will be in effect for all applications made on or after 6 February …

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INFORMATION BOOKLET: ASYLUM APPLICATION – 13 NOV 2023

This information booklet contains important details about claiming asylum in the United Kingdom and explains what to expect during the asylum process. It is split into 4 sections and begins by stating that ‘The Home Office is responsible for considering asylum claims. Throughout the asylum process you will be treated with respect, dignity and fairness regardless …

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Online immigration system (eVISA) to replace physical documents with an online record of your immigration status -30 OCTOBER 2023

A digital immigration system is being created by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to replace the physical version of documents with an online version of your immigration status. This will show the conditions of your leave to enter or remain within the UK. Documents that will be replaced include: biometric residence permits (BRP) biometric residence …

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