United Kingdom: Minimum wage increase By: Andres Trujillo November 22, 2023 News United Kingdom Comments are off for this post. The Home Office announced that it will increase the minimum wage by more than 9% in April 2024. Key Points: Read More
ETA system opens for Qatari nationals By: Andres Trujillo November 2, 2023 News ETA, U.K. Comments are off for this post. The United Kingdom’s Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) pilot program launched Oct. 25 for Qatar nationals. Key Points: Qatari nationals traveling Read More
Immigration health surcharge increases scheduled for January 2024 By: Sydney Wolak October 27, 2023 News Comments are off for this post. The United Kingdom will increase its immigration health surcharge on Jan. 16, 2024, or 21 days after relevant legislation passes, whichever is later. The 66% increase to the health surcharge is part of a broader strategy to increase fees, in part to potentially help fund pay raises for certain public sector jobs by increasing both visa fees and the health surcharge.
Migration Advisory Committee recommends abolishing the UK’s Shortage Occupation List By: JS Digital October 9, 2023 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT — MEDIUM The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has completed its report on the U.K.’s Shortage Occupation List, the first Read More
Reminder: Immigration fees increased Oct. 4 By: JS Digital October 9, 2023 News Immigration Fees Comments are off for this post. IMPACT — MEDIUM The Home Office has enacted significant increases to some immigration fees, effective Oct. 4. Key Points: The cost of Read More
Immigration fees to increase Oct. 4 By: Andres Trujillo September 19, 2023 News Immigration Fees Comments are off for this post. IMPACT — MEDIUM The Home Office will enact significant increases to some immigration fees on Oct. 4. Key Points: Fees for work Read More
UK to increase fines for illegal work By: Sydney Wolak August 10, 2023 News Immigration Compliance, Immigration Reform Comments are off for this post. IMPACT — MEDIUM The Home Office recently announced it will substantially increase fines for employers and landlords who employ or Read More
Immigration updates: India Young Professionals Scheme, eGates, visa-free entry By: Andres Trujillo July 26, 2023 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT — MEDIUM The Home Office has announced several immigration-related updates, including the submission timeline for the second ballot of Read More
Immigration fee increases announced By: Andres Trujillo July 20, 2023 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT — HIGH In a recent speech, U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced significant increases in some immigration fees and Read More
Second APAC Youth Mobility Scheme ballot to open July 24 By: Andres Trujillo July 5, 2023 News Comments are off for this post. IMPACT — MEDIUM The Home Office announced that the second APAC Youth Mobility Scheme ballot will open on July 24. Read More