The UK government will deliver on its commitment to open a new visa for Hong Kong BN(O) status holders on Sunday 31 January.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
People urged to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme
Deadline to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme 30 June 2021.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
Windrush compensation scheme overhauled
The Windrush Compensation Scheme has been reformed following a consultation with the Windrush Working Group.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
Families reunited as asylum seekers transferred to the UK
The UK has announced the successful transfer of 28 asylum seekers from Greece to reunite with their family members here, showing its ongoing global leadership in providing refuge for the most vulnerable.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
First virtual citizenship ceremony welcomed by Home Office minister
Home Office Minister Kevin Foster attended the UK’s first virtual citizenship ceremony today.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
New working group launched to address challenges faced by Windrush generation
The Home Secretary has launched a cross-government working group to address challenges faced by the Windrush generation and their descendants.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
Home Office extends bereavement scheme to NHS support staff and social care workers
The bereavement scheme has been extended to the families and dependants of NHS support staff and social care workers who die as a result of contracting coronavirus (COVID-19).
Source: UK Immigration RSS
NHS frontline workers visas extended so they can focus on fighting coronavirus
Doctors, nurses and paramedics with visas due to expire before 1 October 2020 will have them automatically extended for one year.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
Visas extended for those currently unable to return home due to COVID-19
Leave extended to 31 May for individuals who are currently unable to return home at the end of their visa.
Source: UK Immigration RSS
Landmark Immigration Bill to end free movement introduced to Parliament
The bill will end free movement and give the government full control of UK borders for the first time in four decades.
Source: UK Immigration RSS