UK visa wait times double for spouses as skills fears mount
UK visa application processing times for spouses wanting to work in Britain have doubled, according to Home Office data. Full report, here.
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UK visa application processing times for spouses wanting to work in Britain have doubled, according to Home Office data. Full report, here.
Backlogs at US Consulates and Embassies across Australia have seen US visa wait times for Australians reach 300 days. Full report, here.
The Home Office has paused issuing UK visas to unaccompanied Ukrainian minors amid safeguarding issues. See the full report, here.
The UK government’s high potential visa scheme will launch on 30 May it has been confirmed. Full report on this new UK visa, here.
The Homes for Ukraine UK visa scheme is fast unravelling amid issues with unsuitable hosts. Full report available here.
Freedom of Information request shows at least 25 UK immigration officers are currently deployed across local authorities in Britain. Full report, here.
The Migration Advisory Committee has urged the UK government to scrap UK immigration fees for foreign health and social care workers. Full report, here.
A former UK border boss who served under Priti Patel has called for the Home Office to be stripped of its UK visa powers. Full report, here.
UK Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has hinted at UK visa concessions for Indian nationals as part of a trade deal. Full report, here.
A leading online bank has urged the UK government to introduce skilled refugee visas to tackle skills shortages across the tech sector. Full report, here.
As the UK faces a significant skills shortage, employers are looking for ways to recruit and retain talent. One solution is the sponsor licence scheme, which allows employers to hire migrant workers from outside the UK on a skilled worker visa.
Will Centurion, an Australian therapist and coach specializing in the arts industry, recently held an informative and inspirational workshop at Danceworks in London on 29th May 2023.
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