18 February 2020
UKVI coronavirus guidance: good news for those already with UK visas but no guidance for those in the process of applying for a UK visa
Much anticipated UKVI guidance on the coronavirus has been published and it has sensibly set out a number of provisions for those who already hold a visa in the UK. There is also the introduction of the UKVI coronavirus immigration helpline (free call: 0800 678 1767 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm), and an email address for queries not covered by this guidance. At first glance, the guidance is helpful but questions remain for those who may have pending applications in China and issues applicants may face in light of the coronavirus outbreak.
13 February 2020
Government to respond to Migration Advisory Committee report
After the Cabinet meeting tomorrow, the government will respond to last month’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) report on the future of the post-Brexit UK immigration system. The changes will take effect from 1 January 2021 and will be enormously significant for employers of EU citizens.
31 January 2020
One of those weeks...
It’s been one of those weeks.
One of those weeks where immigration news hovers at the top of the headlines. One of those weeks where you are reminded of just how divided the country has become, on this topic particularly.
29 January 2020
Guest blog: How to “Get Megxit done” – Canadian immigration options for the royal couple
Kingsley Napley assists with global immigration applications with the assistance of its well established local co-counsel partners, such as Tremblay Immigration, PC in Canada. Here, Philippe Tremblay provides insight into the Canadian immigration options for Harry and Meghan.
10 January 2020
New Year, New …Nationality?
Increasingly, clients are turning to us for advice about British citizenship. Whether this is to do with the looming Brexit deadline, or sparked by a New Year’s resolution to get your immigration affairs in order (?!), it’s not clear.
