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Home Office urged to scrap long, expensive and ‘racist’ visa route. - Most applicants who feel forced to use 10-year immigration route are people of colour, data analysis shows. https://lnkd.in/dP8eeG82

The UKVI has published four comprehensive guides to help you navigate the new eVisa system: 1. eVisa Factsheet - https://lnkd.in/eimXgWhg 2. eVisa Status Checker Factsheet for Landlords & Employers - https://lnkd.in/eNeYYQ4W 3. eVisa Toolkit for Employers - https://lnkd.in/euqsJvAV 4. eVisa Guide for Legacy Document Holders - https://lnkd.in/eSTr3aAr

How Long Do You Need to Stay in the UK to Qualify for ILR? If you have lived lawfully in the UK for 10 years, you may qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) under the “10 years continuous residence” route. This allows you to live and work in the UK without any time restrictions. Key Requirements: - 10 Years Continuous Residence: You must have resided in the UK continuously and lawfully for 10 years. - English Language Requirement: You must meet the B1 level in speaking and listening, unless exempt. - Life in the UK Test: You must pass this test to demonstrate your knowledge of British customs and traditions.

Are you ready for a smoother journey into the UK? UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is transforming the immigration process with the introduction of the eVisa, a secure and efficient digital alternative to traditional physical documents. What is an eVisa? An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status and the terms of your permission to stay or enter the UK. How to Access: Create a UKVI account to access your eVisa. Updating to eVisa: Transitioning to an eVisa does not alter your immigration status or permissions. Travel Requirements: Until the end of 2024, continue to carry physical documents when traveling. After 2024, an eVisa and your current passport (linked to your UKVI account) will suffice. Benefits of an eVisa: - Security: Protected against loss, theft, or tampering. - Convenience: No need to wait for and collect physical documents after approval. Biometric data may still be required. - Efficiency: Faster verification of your status at UK borders and easier sharing with parties like employers or landlords. For more information on the benefits and requirements of an eVisa, watch the video below. https://lnkd.in/eFk2c3SS

The Sponsor Management System will undergo maintenance from 7pm on April 2nd to 9am on April 4th. Sponsors wishing to assign certificates before the rule change must do so by 7pm on Tuesday, April 2nd. https://lnkd.in/eTghpbh8

Government announces extension of Ukraine visa schemes by 18 months: Ukrainians who arrived in the UK due to the Russian invasion can now apply for visa extensions lasting up to 18 months. https://lnkd.in/eSCynHZC

Starting April 2024, BRP holders are advised to set up a UKVI account, a key requirement to verify their status by the end of the year. This initiative aligns with the government's digitalization plan for the U.K. immigration system.

Today, the Home Office unveiled key updates: 1) As of March 11, 2024, restrictions on care workers bringing dependents to the UK will be enforced; 2) Beginning April 4, 2024, the Skilled Worker minimum salary will rise from £26,200 to £38,700; 3) The minimum income requirement for family visas will be raised to £29,000 from April 11, 2024; 4) On March 14, Immigration Rules will be laid out, encompassing the removal of the 20% going rate discount for occupations on the Shortage Occupation List. https://lnkd.in/ep_tXXFE

The definition of an unmarried partner in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules will undergo a change this week. The requirement for unmarried partners to have lived together for at least two years is being eliminated. https://lnkd.in/eN_RK_Uv

The imposition of a £45K fine for illegal working could potentially cripple most small businesses. This, in turn, may amplify employer hesitancy in considering job applicants with intricate immigration statuses. Specifically, the check for job applicants with s3C permission, who possess the right to work but await a decision, isn't readily accessible online. Employers are required to actively contact the Home Office through the Employer Checking Service for verification. Considering clients on the 10-year route and its 12-month waiting period, it appears that many employers are neglecting this process. The rising application fees, coupled with an increased need for fee waivers and prolonged decision times, indicate a probable surge in individuals with non-straightforward right-to-work status under s3C. https://lnkd.in/eVPXik3X