by Shwan Sharif | Feb 14, 2023 | News
Right to Rent In accordance with section 33A of the Immigration Act 2014, all landlords in England are required to conduct a ‘right to rent’ check to ensure that they are renting their property to someone who has valid immigration status in the UK. There is no...
by Shwan Sharif | Feb 2, 2023 | News
The European Union (EU) has planned to introduce two schemes by the end of 2023 for non-EU citizens that involve travel authorisation when entering and exiting the EU. EU Exit/Entry Scheme The first scheme involves the implementation of an automated system for...
by Shwan Sharif | Dec 12, 2022 | News
On 1st January 2023, amendments to the Immigration Skills Charge Regulations 2017 are expected to come into force. The current rules state that, subject to certain exceptions, businesses sponsoring foreign workers must pay a fee each time a sponsorship certificate is...
by Shwan Sharif | Dec 9, 2022 | News
Immigration and asylum legislation in the UK has changed due to the Nationality and Borders Act 2022. The Act makes a distinction between individuals who filed a protection claim before the Act’s start date of 28th June 2022, and those who filed a claim...
by Shwan Sharif | Dec 5, 2022 | News
The Home Office has started a new application process for those of Chagossian ancestry seeking British citizenship or citizenship in one of the British Overseas Territories. While the Chagossians continue to struggle to return to their native land, this is a positive...
by Shwan Sharif | Nov 22, 2022 | News
Businesses who sponsor overseas workers should be aware of the Home Office’s recent changes to the general and skilled worker guidance. Start dates The new changes mean greater flexibility and less red tape. It is no longer necessary for a sponsored worker to wait...