LS Legal News Bulletin
This page is dedicated to recent news, updates and opinions from LS Legal Solicitors, as well as blogs and discussions.We want to know your opinion on various legal issues and we welcome your participation in our debates.
Applications submitted under the EU Settlement Scheme after 30 June 2021
Wednesday 14th April 2021
Hifza Nuyani
As many of us know the deadline to apply for pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme is 30 June 2021, there will…
Graduate route - Studying in the UK?
Thursday 1st April 2021
After abolishing the Post Study Work visa in 2012, the government is bringing its analogue in the form of the new Graduate route which will be opened in July 2021. Those international students who have completed a degree in the UK will be able to stay…
Frontier Worker Permit
Wednesday 3rd February 2021
This new route was launched on 10 December 2020 and is an option for EU and Swiss workers who have worked in the UK on or before 31 December 2020 to continue entering the UK for work until 30 June 2021. If…
Brexit impact on the Biometric Residence Cards of EU Citizens & their Family Members
Tuesday 12th January 2021
Biometric Residence Cards (BRC) issued to EU nationals and their family members are being replaced by the new cards. If you hold a Biometric Residence Card which states the…
The UK’s points-based immigration system from 1 January 2021
Tuesday 14th July 2020
Yesterday, Monday 13 July, the government published further detail on the UK's points-based immigration system. The new system will take effect from 1 January 2021, once freedom of movement…
Update: Questions & Answers - 9 June 2020
Tuesday 9th June 2020
During the global crisis caused by COVID-19, it is positive to note the temporary concessions that have been introduced by the Home Office on 9 June 2020 in relation to requirements of the family Immigration Rules which will help many individuals with their immigration…
The lockdown is not over yet – Home Office publishes its updated coronavirus advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents
Thursday 28th May 2020
It has been 2 months since the emergency measures as a result of COVID-19 were introduced in the UK. The recent announced easements of the unprecedented lockdown have been a subtle positive indication that the country…
Forget about the pandemic for a second: what is happening with your right to work after Brexit?
Wednesday 20th May 2020
As there is so much attention grabbed by the coronavirus, we wanted to raise your awareness in regards to EU…
LS Legal Solicitors - COVID-19 Update
Tuesday 14th April 2020
The safety and well-being of our staff and clients is, and always has been, our top priority. We have business continuity plans in place to continue servicing…
Q&A Relating to the Updates Announced by the Home Office in light of COVID-19 published on 27 March 2020
Thursday 2nd April 2020
Hifza Nuyani, Solicitor
The Home Office has published new updates in light of COVID-19 on 27 March 2020. Please find below some of the new questions we have been asked and the answers below: Q: I want to contact…
Approved secure English language test centres - Trinity College London
Monday 30th March 2020
Trinity College London has renewed their licence and are now back on the Home Office list of approved test providers. If you require further information, please give us a call on 0753595 9450 or send an email request to info@LSLegaLUK.com.
7 ways to cut staff costs during the coronavirus crisis
Monday 30th March 2020
Natasha Davies, Employment Specialist
Cashflow is a major concern for small businesses during the coronavirus crisis. The vast majority are looking to cut staff costs in order to survive the coronavirus pandemic, and indeed prosper once normality is restored. But what if you have…