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A controversial UK visa algorithm used by the Home Office faces a legal challenge from immigrant rights’ groups and George Floyd demonstrations. Full story, here.
Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) urges UK government to establish a dedicated UK skilled visa for independent professionals. More, here.
The UK Prime Minister’s brother, Jo Johnson, has called for UK post-study work visa validity to be extended from two to four years. Full story, here.
The Home Affairs Select Committee has urged government ministers to extend its fee-free UK visa extension scheme to lower paid NHS workers. Full story, here.
With UK immigration rules set to change on 1 January 2021, employers are being urged to prepare and apply for a Tier 2 visa sponsor Licence now. More, here.
Following the death of George Floyd discriminatory conduct in the UK, especially by UK authorities has been brought more into focus. Will anything be done?
UK Visas has once again been blasted for its incompetency and bureaucracy, over UK spouse visas for non-EU partners of UK Citizens and residents. Full story, here.
UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has ordered the fingerprinting of migrants in Calais, sparking fears of attack among UK immigration staff. More, here.
The Home Office’s coronavirus quarantine measures were launched on 8 June. A UK Immigration Services Union described them as a shambles. More, here.
Former Tory Party cabinet minister, David Davis, has said that UK long term immigration detention policies fuel modern slavery. Full story, here.
Appendix D of the guidance, perhaps the most important piece of guidance for sponsor licence holders, has been updated to reflect the changes. The changes provide clarification on what documents sponsors should keep for recruiting foreign nationals.
The data is assessed to determine and inform the government on how public funding should be spent. However, immigrant advocacy groups have warned that some communities risk not being represented in the Census, which is carried out every 10 years.