Cooking up a storm – Tier 2 chefs
The immigration rules make a distinction between chefs working at takeaway establishments and those working at restaurants.
Immigration
Scotland – a separate system for global mobility?
The Times newspaper has revealed plans by Scottish ministers to pave the way for a bespoke immigration system. Scottish ministers are concerned that Brexit will lead to a fall in immigrant workers, who are vital to the Scottish economy. Alasdair Allan, the Scottish government's Europe minister, raised this as an issue to the Europe Committee earlier in 2017. He said: "The Scottish government will continue to call for a less restrictive and more humane system from the UK which recognises individual and demographic circumstances."
Safeguarding the status of EU citizens: UK and EU negotiation update
The EU and UK have concluded their fifth round of negotiations. Progress has been made on coming to an agreement in relation to the rights of EU citizens living in the UK. Some points are still to be negotiated.
Have your say on the future of the UK immigration system
As highlighted in our September Round-Up, we are participating in the call for evidence of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC).
MAC to examine the role EU nationals play in the UK
The UK government has tasked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to examine the role EU nationals play in the UK economy and society. MAC is the government's independent advisers on migration.
The rights of EU citizens in the UK
The UK government’s policy paper setting out its offer to EU citizens and their families in the UK has been […]
Status of EU citizens in the UK
The Home Office has sent a communication to interested parties following the government’s publication of a paper outlining its offer […]
Slowly getting there – what might immigration look like after Brexit?
It may not have been accompanied by the usual pomp and circumstance, but the Queen’s speech yesterday did give us […]
EU family members' rights
Family members of EU nationals can join them in another member state if the EU national is exercising treaty rights. […]
Adult dependent relatives – judicial review challenge
The Immigration Rules on visa applications made by adult dependent relatives of UK citizens were changed in July 2012. An […]
EEA – permanent residence applications
Applicants use Form EEA (PR) to apply for, replace or renew a document certifying permanent residence or a permanent residence […]
The future of migrant workers in the UK?
With the Prime Minister preparing to trigger Article 50 around 15 March, and so begin the process of Britain’s exit […]