11 October 2013
A new Immigration Bill – proposed changes and causes for concern
A new Immigration Bill was ushered onto the floor of Parliament this week with the words of Immigration Minister Mark Harper MP ringing in all our ears, ‘the public expects and deserves an immigration system that is fair to British citizens and legitimate immigrants and tough on those who abuse the system and flout the law’.
The ‘fairness’ of this Bill is certainly up for debate. The sweeping proposed law touches on diverse areas, ranging from the introduction of a levy to be paid by all migrants applying for more than six months limited leave to enter or remain for the National Health Service (NHS), to a complete overhaul of the current appeals process right through to changes to registration for Marriages and Civil Partnerships.
10 October 2013
Immigration Update: New Immigration Bill published today – the main provisions
On 10 October the Home Office published a Bill to continue its reforms to the immigration system. Subject to its Parliamentary progress, the Bill is expected to receive royal assent in spring 2014.
10 October 2013
Immigration Update: New Immigration Bill published today – the main provisions
On 10 October the Home Office published a Bill to continue its reforms to the immigration system. Subject to its Parliamentary progress, the Bill is expected to receive royal assent in spring 2014.
26 September 2013
Immigration Update: Launch of Registered Traveller Scheme
On 24 September the Home Office announced the coming into force of the Registered Traveller Scheme which we previously wrote to you about on 5 June 2013.
12 September 2013
Immigration Update: Changes to Immigration Rules - Greater Flexibility for Businesses and Workers
On 6 September 2013 a number of changes to the Immigration Rules were announced and laid before Parliament. The changes which will come into effect on 1 October 2013 will mean greater flexibility for businesses and workers.