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An overview of the UK's New Immigration Changes in September 2023The landscape of UK immigration law is in a constant state of evolution, necessitating vigilance and adaptability from individuals and companies alike. The Home Office's latest updates, effective 7 September 2023, have introduced a spectrum of changes impacting various immigration routes, including the Youth Mobility Scheme, Long Residence rules, and the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), amongst others. These adjustments, largely coming into force from 4 October 2023,...Continue Reading...

The landscape for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holders in the UK has recently undergone significant changes, with a pivotal shift in the extension policy as of April 2023. Visa holders now face a firm deadline of April 2025 to transition to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), presenting a finite window to secure permanent residency. The criteria for eligibility and the application process require careful attention to detail, with a focus on job creation, investment substantiation, and compliance with the residency requirements.Embarking on the application...Continue Reading...

Will Student Visa Changes Threaten Skilled Worker Applications?Recent updates introduced to the immigration rules mean that from January 2024, there are two major changes to the Student Visa route, which will affect their ability to bring family members with them as well as switching to a Skilled Worker route.  The Home Office found that in the year ending March 2023, of all the sponsored study visas granted (480,000), 24% of them were given to dependants of students (children and spouses), primarily from India and Nigeria. This...Continue Reading...

The United States Congress enacted the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals in effort of decreasing the backlog of cases involving immigration across the American court systems. Under the DACA program, immigrants who entered the country unlawfully as a minor could be granted the opportunity to remain in the country under a periodical two-year basis. In the duration of this two-year period, the recipient will be granted a work permit and have the opportunity to remain in the country free from the threat of deportation.Recent DACA Program UpdatesPresently,...Continue Reading...

Every year, the United States government will allow thousands of people to enter the country with a permanent residency status. In the U.S., permanent residency statuses are normally symbolized by what is commonly referred to as a green card. While many applications are processed and approved regularly, there are countless applications that get denied.                                                        ...Continue Reading...

The United States Customs and Border Protection has a program known as the Global Entry Program. The program allows travelers who are low-risk the opportunity to use an electronic kiosk at the airport in effort of avoiding long lines associated with clearing customs. For many people, the program offers great benefits, especially for those who travel frequently because of work-related responsibilities. Enrollment in the program also offers benefits to the United States Customs and Border Protection. This is because the program allows travelers...Continue Reading...

 Created by the United States Congress, the Global Entry Program is system managed by the United States Customs and Border Protection Agency. It serves to allow travelers the use of electronic kiosks when they are not considered at-risk travel individuals. The use of these kiosks help to avoid long waiting times that are related with the clearance of customs when traveling worldwide. The Global Entry Program facilitates traveling for many individuals across the world. The primary intent for this program does not only include to serve...Continue Reading...