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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
5 March 2014
Immigration Update: Salary rates for Tier 2 to be updated on 6 April
On 4 March the Home Office announced that they intend to update the salary rates set out in the codes of practiced for skilled employees on 6 April 2014. At the same time they will replace the following Standard Occupation Classification (SOC) codes with multiple options to correspond with the various job levels within those occupations, as set out in the codes of practice
5 February 2014
Immigration Update - Penalty for illegal working doubles to £20,000 as government toughens up on employers
On 3 February the Home Office announced proposals for fee changes for visas, immigration and nationality applications which will come into effect on 6 April 2014. In addition, new fees for premium services overseas are due to come into effect one week earlier.
12 December 2013
Immigration Update: New Electronic Visa Waiver Scheme for Middle Eastern Business Travellers
As at 9 December the Home Office has proposed changes to the Immigration Rules to provide a new, straightforward and free alternative to a visa for short-term visitors from Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. The intention is to extend the scheme to Kuwait later in 2014. These countries are currently visa nationals for the UK, which means that until now individuals have been required to apply for a visa in order to enter the UK as a visitor.
20 November 2013
Changes to the Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK requirement for settlement and naturalisation
As of the 28 October 2013, the government has introduced changes to the Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK (KoLL) requirement which will apply to any application for permanent residence (settlement) in the UK for adults (aged 18 and above). The new requirements will also apply to individuals applying to naturalise as British citizens.
15 November 2013
Immigration Update: Home Office Launches Consultation on Charging
On 12 November 2013, the Home Office launched a consultation looking at changes to the charging principles. The consultation will last for 3 weeks and as part of the consultation the Home Office will be seeking views on how the Home Office charges customers and the services it provides. The last consultation on charging was carried out in 2009 and this is now a good opportunity for stakeholders to have their voice heard.