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Frontier Worker Permit Scheme: New Guidance
By Richmond Chambers -

On 1 January 2021, the UK’s new points-based immigration system will come into effect.  The new immigration system will introduce some important changes that Frontier Workers need to be aware of and plan for,...

 including a new Frontier Worker Permit Scheme. Who is a Frontier Worker? If you are an EU, EEA, or Swiss Citizen, employed or self-employed in the UK, but not primarily resident in the UK, then you are a...

The Post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

The first details are emerging of the Government’s post-Brexit points-based immigration system, set to be introduced from January 2021. As far as economic migration is concerned, there will be 3 categories...

 of visa under the new points-based system: Exceptional talent/contribution Skilled worker Sector-specific rules-based The “Exceptional talent/contribution” category  The “Exceptional...

Immigration Rules designed to keep families together cause families to be separated
By Gillian McCall - Barrister Partner

Individuals coming to the UK for work or investment purposes, such as Entrepreneurs, Innovators, Investors, Sponsored Workers and Sole Representatives, are usually able to bring family members with them, including...

 a Spouse or Partner and children who are under the age of 18. However, there are specific rules in place which can make it difficult for some families to bring their children. In this article we will look...

Amendments to Immigration Rules: Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent)
By Dr. Catherine Taroni - Immigration Barrister

The most recent Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC309) has brought changes to the Tier 1 categories. In relation to the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) category, the category for talented individuals...

 in the fields of science, humanities, engineering, the arts and digital technology to work in the UK without the need to be sponsored for employment in a specific post, there have been some important...

New Maintenance Requirements for Points Based System Migrants and their Dependants
By Richmond Chambers -

On 13 March 2014 the Home Office announced new minimum maintenance requirements for Points Based System (PBS) applications. The new requirements apply to all new applications made by Points Based System migrants...

 and their dependants submitted on or after 1 July 2014, with the exception of Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) migrants, Tier 1 (Investor) migrants and their dependants (as they are not required to meet any...

Annual Tier 2 limit announcement
By Richmond Chambers -

Rules have been laid in parliament confirming changes to Tier 2 of the points based system. Following the Migration Advisory Committee report in October 2011 to advise on the 2012-13 annual limit for Tier 2 and...

 associated policies, the government has announced that: The Tier 2 (General) limit will remain at its current level of 20,700 for the next 2 years until April 2014. The skill level required by migrants who...

Increased funds required for Tier 1 applications from 14 June 2012
By Richmond Chambers -

On 15 March 2012, a written ministerial statement was laid in Parliament outlining a number of changes to the Immigration Rules. For applications received before 14 June 2012 For applications received on...

 or after 14 June 2012 Tier 1 applicants - entry clearance £2,800 £3,100 Tier 1 applicants - already in the UK £800 £900 Dependents of Tier 1 applicants who have been in the UK for less than 12...

New opportunities for Graduate entrepreneurs
By Richmond Chambers -

In a recent statement of intent, the government has announced more details of its new Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) scheme.  Open from 6 April 2012, the scheme will be available to those who have been identified...

 by UK universities as having developed world class innovative ideas or entrepreneurial skills, but who are not yet in a position to meet the full requirements of the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route. have an...

Making immigration work for Britain
By Richmond Chambers -

The creation of a sustainable selective immigration system that encourages the brightest and best to come to the UK has been reaffirmed by Immigration Minister Damian Green.

 The creation of a sustainable selective immigration system that encourages the brightest and best to come to the UK has been reaffirmed by Immigration Minister Damian Green.

Changes to English language tests
By Richmond Chambers -

The UK Border Agency has made some amendments to the list of approved English language tests for applications made under Tiers 1, 2 and 4 of the points-based system and for spouse or partner...

 applications. The City & Guilds test scores now show 'pass' and there is a separate English language test for spouse/partner applications. For City & Guilds tests the documents required for a migrants application have been...

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