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The new version of the Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer visa category from 1 January 2021 will include one change, that will be very much welcomed by overseas workers. You will be able to switch to a Tier 2 General visa, probably in most situations, if sponsored by another employer. Many employees are very unhappy a
We understand that the visa changes are relating to permanent immigrant visas. The greatest concern for Chinese citizens is likely to be the wait time for Green Card applications which can be many years under the quota system. This is the main thing that will no doubt put off many Chinese people from applying. It remains to be seen how many people will be affected by the addi
UK visas has a poor record when it comes to discrimination and human rights. Safeguards are needed. Lord Dubs', who was a child refugee himself, efforts to improve safeguards should be supported. Equally important, if not more important, are people and systems to make sure that safeguards are effective. You need to have keen and determined people at the Home Office who care a
There seems to be some confusion over this. It is not entirely certain when the new premium processing visa fees will come into place. So presumably for the time being if you want to pay the lower fee of $1,440 instead of $2,500, in most cases, you can still do so.
Lets see what happens. I am sure all government departments have a race and diversity statement. Does it really make much difference?
If this legislation goes through, it seems there will be wholly inadequate safeguards when allowing immigration officials and others to "commit crimes" in the interests of the State. There is an enormous problem with officials making untrue statements in court proceedings. It is therefore already the case that breaking the law (without legislation that allows this!) by p