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.
17 January 2014
Immigration Update: Government Publishes Response to NHS Charging Consultation
Our latest update on the recent upcoming changes in the world of immigration law.
Should you have any questions or if you would like further information, please contact a member of the team.
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.
2 December 2013
Devil is in the detail on benefit tourism
EU citizens are free to move anywhere in the union for three months without hindrance and should not face deportation just because they are sleeping rough.
