Gherson is a London law firm specialising in UK immigration, nationality, extradition and Human Rights law.
As the UK immigration world is continuously evolving, with new immigration routes, new guidance and new rules being implemented regularly by the Home Office, it is essential to keep up-to-date with the latest immigration news and announcements. We aim to report on the majority of these changes via our blogs. We also often post overviews of the various immigration routes and discuss requirements within the different visa categories.
So what have we been talking about recently?
Is It Possible To Get A Faster Decision On Your Visa Application Submitted Within The UK?
For a variety of personal or business reasons, many applicants may require urgent decisions on their immigration applications submitted in the UK. In light of this, the Home Office devised the Priority and Super Priority services, available on certain visa routes. Unfortunately, over the past year, the Coronavirus pandemic has resulted in these services being suspended. The Home Office are now striving to reinstate these as quickly as possible.
For some visa routes, this has already become effective and we review here who is currently able to take advantage of the expedited services, along with how quickly a decision may be obtained: https://www.gherson.com/blog/faster-decision-on-visa-application-submitted-in-uk, posted 5 March 2021.
What Are UK Concessionary Passports And Who Qualifies For Them?
Back in May 2004, Concessionary Passports were introduced for all British nationals who were old enough to have taken part in World War I or World War II.
We explore here who might qualify for such a passport today and look at the relevant fees, requirements and types available: https://www.gherson.com/blog/uk-concessionary-passports-who-qualifies-for-them, posted 9 March 2021.
UK’s New Post-Study Work Visa Unveiled
The new Graduate immigration route was introduced as part of the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules on 4 March 2021. The idea of this new visa category is to allow students to remain in the UK for a period of time after their course finishes, permitting them to look for work in the UK. The new route will open for applications on 1 July 2021.
Of course, as with any visa, there are requirements which must be satisfied and we provide here an overview of the relevant requirements: https://www.gherson.com/blog/new-post-study-uk-work-visa-unveiled, posted 10 March 2021.
New Changes To The Immigration Rules Aid The Recruitment Of Workers For The NHS
In light of the ever-growing need for health care professionals in the UK, the Home Office have made further amendments to the Immigration Rules with the aim of making it easier for such professionals to come to the UK. This is even more important following the UK’s departure from the EU, as from 1 January 2021, EU nationals entering the UK are subject to immigration control.
Read more about the changes due to come into effect shortly: https://www.gherson.com/blog/changes-to-immigration-rules-and-nhs-recruitment, posted 11 March 2021.
Gherson has extensive experience in all aspects of UK immigration law. If you have any queries relating to the blogs published, or are interested in talking to us about your specific circumstances, please do not hesitate to contact us for further advice.
The information in these blogs is for general information purposes only and does not purport to be comprehensive or to provide legal advice. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information and law is current as of the date of publication it should be stressed that, due to the passage of time, this does not necessarily reflect the present legal position. Gherson accepts no responsibility for loss which may arise from accessing or reliance on information contained in these blogs. For formal advice on the current law please don’t hesitate to contact Gherson. Legal advice is only provided pursuant to a written agreement, identified as such, and signed by the client and by or on behalf of Gherson.
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