Shores & Legal

The news in the UK has been dominated by the lack of this and lack of that. Most recently, the lack of HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) drivers resulting in the shortage of food and petrol have stolen all the headlines. Some blamed #Brexit. Some blamed the #COVID pandemic, and some, the combination of the two. The reality is that whatever and whoever to blame, there are empty shelves to a more or lesser degree in some supermarkets and very scary queues (and angry people) at petrol s

The Migration Advisory Committee (#MAC) has published a staggering 649 page report recommending a list of Shortage Occupations (#SOL) for the UK, Scotland and for the first time, for Wales and Northern Ireland. The recommendations, if accepted in full by the #UKVI will extend the current SOL from the current 35 to 64 occupations. This means that under the new Points Based System (#PBS) to be introduced on 1 January 2021, 20 points will automatically be awarded towards the 70

Whilst #coronavirus is still very much around our daily lives, COVID #immigration concessions are swiftly ending. #UKVI has now issued (what I believe will be the last of the COVID visa concession today. Individuals who are in the UK and have visas expiring ( or expired) between 24 January and 31 July 2020 will have 1 final extension to 31 August 2020. Visa holders (or expired visa holders) will continue to have the same conditions attached to their stay. This is an automatic

With the unfortunate outbreak of Coronavirus and travel restrictions, many Chinese and non-Chinese holding a UK visa may face exceptional complexity in returning to China. Many fear that as their visa permission may due to expire, they may potentially be unlawfully residing in the UK. #UKVI have today helpfully published their guidance on treatment for those that may be affected by the Coronavirus outbreak and face travel restrictions in returning to China. The full text can

The Home Office (#UKVI) has just announced a new initiative for selected individuals with skills in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (#STEM subjects). This is currently mooted to be an extension to the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa which recognises individuals with key talents to enter the UK to work for three years in the respective fields. Individuals awarded with the Global Talent visa will also be able to apply for settlement (#ILR) after three years. T

Since 2014, the Tier 1 (#Investor) route has changed no less than three times (in small or large doses) with the latest changes on 29 March 2019. Many have now considered the £2 million route to be an absolute pain (against the previous £1 million investment). However, is it truly a pain, or can it still be a positive #immigration route for High Net Worth individuals to consider? At present, the Tier 1 Investor route requires the following essential criteria to qualify: 1. Th