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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
20 February 2014
Watch out: all information provided to the Home Office may now be available to the US authorities
A look at the UK-US Agreement on visa, immigration and nationality information sharing.
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.
17 January 2014
Immigration Update: Government Publishes Response to NHS Charging Consultation
On 31 December 2013 the government published its response to the 2013 public consultation on migrant access and financial contribution to NHS provision in England.
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.
5 December 2013
Immigration Update: Launch of New ePassport Gates at Gatwick
On 4 December the Home Office announced the unveiling of new generation state of the art machines at London Gatwick airport which allow passengers with an electronic chip in their passport to pass quickly and efficiently through immigration control.