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Nov 29, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | James Perrott
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
lexology.com | James Perrott
Following our previous article on the rollout of eVisas in the UK, the UK Government has confirmed that all those who hold Biometric Residence Permits (“BRPs”), which are credit card sized identity documents which hold a migrant’s biographic data, biometric information and details of their UK immigration status, which expire on 31 December 2024, may now register for a UK Visas and Immigration (“UKVI”) account to access their eVisa.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | James Perrott
With the UK Government looking to phase out all physical immigration documents by the end of the year and transition all immigration status holders onto digital immigration permission (an “eVisa”), many employers are receiving queries from their workforce about the forthcoming change. Our Global Mobility & Migration team answers the 10 most frequently asked questions from affected individuals, to help employers guide them through the new process. 1. WHAT IS AN EVISA?
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Jul 26, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | James Perrott
The UK Government intends to phase out all physical UK
immigration documents by the end of the 2024.
They will be replaced by eVisas, a digital immigration
permission linked to the status holder's passport.
eVisa holders will be given access to an online portal through
which they will be able to prove their UK immigration status when
required to do so; for example, when proving their right to work in
the United Kingdom.
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Apr 25, 2024 | 
mondaq.com | James Perrott |Miriam Bruce
New Immigration Rules came into force in the
UK on 4 April 2024 which affect employers who sponsor workers under
the Skilled worker or Global Business Mobility: Senior or
Specialist Worker routes.
Broadly, the main changes are:
The minimum salary threshold for this route has been increased
from £26,200 to £38,700 per year;
The way that the minimum occupation-related going rate salaries
are calculated has been amended.
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Apr 22, 2024 | 
jdsupra.com | Miriam Bruce |James Perrott
New Immigration Rules came into force in the UK on 4 April 2024 which affect employers who sponsor workers under the Skilled worker or Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker routes. SKILLED WORKER CHANGESBroadly, the main changes are: The minimum salary threshold for this route has been increased from £26,200 to £38,700 per year; The way that the minimum occupation-related going rate salaries are calculated has been amended.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
lexblog.com | James Perrott
New Immigration Rules came into force in the UK on 4 April 2024 which affect employers who sponsor workers under the Skilled worker or Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker routes. Skilled Worker changesBroadly, the main changes are:The minimum salary threshold for this route has been increased from £26,200 to £38,700 per year;The way that the minimum occupation-related going rate salaries are calculated has been amended.
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Apr 9, 2024 | 
lexology.com | James Perrott
New Immigration Rules came into force in the UK on 4 April 2024 which affect employers who sponsor workers under the Skilled worker or Global Business Mobility: Senior or Specialist Worker routes. Skilled Worker changesBroadly, the main changes are: The minimum salary threshold for this route has been increased from £26,200 to £38,700 per year; The way that the minimum occupation-related going rate salaries are calculated has been amended.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
mondaq.com | Grace Shie |James Perrott
The European Commission has again delayed the implementation of
the European Travel Information Authorization System (ETIAS). ETIAS is an automated electronic visa waiver
program intended to facilitate travel across borders in Europe
while better identifying security risks for the Schengen bloc. ETIAS was previously set to be launched in May 2023 but
delayed until November 2023. The launch of
ETIAS was then
further delayed until 2024.
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Oct 23, 2023 | 
drudge-report.net | Grace Shie |James Perrott
The European Commission has again delayed the implementation of the European Travel Information Authorization System (ETIAS). ETIAS is an automated electronic visa waiver program intended to facilitate travel across borders in Europe while better identifying security risks for the Schengen bloc. ETIAS was previously set to be launched in May 2023 but delayed until November 2023. The launch of ETIAS was then further delayed until 2024.
