10 April 2018
UK Immigration Authorities complete a ‘180’ on absences from the UK
Since 13 December 2012, Americans coming to the UK with a visa issued under one of the popular ‘Points Based System’ categories, have been allowed to spend up to 180 days outside the UK in each 12 month period and still qualify for indefinite leave to remain at the end of five years. This 180 day period was calculated by looking back at each fixed 12 month period in the five years leading up to the date the applicant applied for indefinite leave to remain. Unfortunately, a change to the Immigration Rules which came into effect on 11 January 2018, has thrown this careful planning into disarray. The 180 day limit is now to be applied to a rolling 12 month period. This new calculation is also to be applied retrospectively and will impact anyone who applies for indefinite leave to remain after January 2018.
29 March 2018
KN Global immigration update - March 2018
Our March 2018 global immigration update provides details on key changes to immigration rules in global jurisdictions. In this month's issue we include Taiwan, France, India, Singapore, Poland and Canada. Please note that all immigration rules are subject to change and whilst correct at the time of publication, they should not be relied upon as legal advice or a statement of accuracy at a later date.
21 March 2018
Is the restricted Certificate of Sponsorship process fit for purpose?
Over the last 5 months employers have advertised their roles and, having found nobody suitable in the resident workforce, made requests for a restricted Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for various roles.
28 February 2018
KN Global immigration update - February 2018
Our February 2018 global immigration update provides details on key changes to immigration rules in global jurisdictions. In this month's issue we include Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Ukraine, India and Thailand. Please note that all immigration rules are subject to change and whilst correct at the time of publication, they should not be relied upon as legal advice or a statement of accuracy at a later date.
31 January 2018
KN Global immigration update - January 2018
Our January 2018 global immigration update provides details on key changes to immigration rules in global jurisdictions. In this month's issue we include Switzerland, Malta, Ukraine, European Union, Australia, Singapore and UAE. Please note that all immigration rules are subject to change and whilst correct at the time of publication, they should not be relied upon as legal advice or a statement of accuracy at a later date.