9/25/2023 8:51:29 AM The increasing costs of non-compliance: Civil penalties for employing illegal migrants By John Kiely From the start of 2024, fines for employers found to be employing illegal migrants are to be more than tripled. In typically strong...
1/26/2022 10:35:23 AM Tiger cublings – a journey through the UK education & immigration system By Howard Kennedy The UK Education system is split into 4 main parts: Primary School (5 years old to 11 years old)Secondary School (11 years old to 16...
7/28/2021 11:31:44 AM Is immigration a solution to the issues of an ageing population? By Howard Kennedy The UK's population is ageing and the decline in birth rate exacerbated by pandemic, hasn't helped. The issue of how we (UK residents)...
6/23/2021 7:47:11 PM No extension for the EU Settlement Scheme By Howard Kennedy The deadline for EU nationals to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme ('EUSS') is fast approaching. However there is growing concern that...
4/1/2021 12:00:00 AM EU series Part 5 of 5: When can you lose your status under Appendix EU? By Howard Kennedy 1. Pre-settled status When an EEA and Swiss national and their family members are granted Pre-Settled status, they will have the right...
2/9/2021 12:00:00 AM Your passport needs to be renewed (or worse – you lost it) and you need it to extend your visa – what to do? By Howard Kennedy In most immigration applications, a valid proof of ID is a mandatory requirement. Without an acceptable proof of ID, the Home Office may...
2/5/2021 12:00:00 AM What happens to the immigration status of EU citizens after 30 June 2021? By Howard Kennedy The deadline for EU citizens (resident in the UK before 1 January 2021) to legalise their stay through the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) is...
1/29/2021 12:53:25 PM BNO Passports - The Weekend it all Changed By Howard Kennedy British National Overseas ('BNO') passport holders are now bracing themselves for a shift in policy (both in the UK and China). Tensions...
1/15/2021 12:00:00 AM Minister and Religious work visas By Howard Kennedy To celebrate World Religion Day on Sunday, a brief summary of the new changes of the T2 (Minister of Religion) and T5 (Temporary Worker)...
1/13/2021 1:16:24 PM Post-Brexit: do you have a sponsor licence? By Howard Kennedy Does your business rely on foreign talent (be it from the EU or outside the EU)? If so, you may need to obtain a sponsor licence. From 1...
1/11/2021 12:00:00 AM The Benefits of the Health and Care visa By Howard Kennedy Prior to 4 August 2020, generally all overseas workers were lumped together and had to apply for Tier 2 (General) migrant visa. The...
12/17/2020 4:56:27 PM The End of Free Movement - Considerations By Howard Kennedy Background At 11pm on 31 December 2020, Free Movement will come to an end. "Free Movement" is the colloquial term for the right of EU...