Tag: UK Solicitor

News story: Home Office publishes second report on statistics collected under exit checks programmeThe Home Office has today published the second report on the data collected on travellers departing and arriving in the UK as part of the exit checks programme.February 2, 2019

News story: Refugees of all nationalities fleeing Syria are now eligible for resettlement in the UKThe Syrian Vulnerable Person Resettlement Scheme (VPRS) will be expanded to include refugees of all nationalities who have fled the conflict in Syria to neighbouring countries.February 2, 2019

Press release: Home Secretary visits new coastal patrol vessel in ScotlandThe Home Secretary today took to the waters in Troon to see first-hand how Border Force is working with regional partners to protect Scotland’s coastline.February 2, 2019

News story: EU Settlement Scheme rolled out to public test phaseAfter successful private pilots of the system, the next testing phase of the EU Settlement Scheme is now opening more widely.February 2, 2019

News story: Government outlines no deal arrangements for EU citizensIn the event of no deal, EU citizens will be able to enter the UK to visit, work or study after 29 March 2019. For stays longer than 3 months, European Temporary Leave to Remain will be required.February 2, 2019

News story: Campsfield House immigration removal centre to closeIts closure is part of the Home Office’s response to the Stephen Shaw review.February 2, 2019

News story: Online right to work checksEmployers will be able to rely on an online Right to Work Checking Service to demonstrate compliance with illegal working legislation.February 2, 2019

News story: New UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services centres openIt will be easier and more convenient to apply for citizenship or to stay in the UK for study or work.February 2, 2019

News story: New fund to support vulnerable EU citizens apply for settled statusGrant funding of up to £9 million will be available to ensure EU citizens needing additional support get help in obtaining their settled status.February 2, 2019

News story: ePassport gates to ease travel for passengers from more countriesMillions more people will be able to use ePassport gates as they arrive in the UK, under plans announced in the Budget on 29 October 2018.February 2, 2019