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.
September Updates to Start-Up and Innovator Categories
Tuesday 24th September 2019
Published earlier this month, the statement of changes to the Immigration Rules is set to provide a few minor amendments to the Start-Up…
Tier 2 Shortage Occupation List is Expanding
Saturday 21st September 2019
The new changes to the shortage occupation list (SOL) have been announced earlier this month by the UK immigration minister. Following recommendations by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) in May 2019 review, the shortage list will be expanded to include occupations such as veterinarians, architects and web…
Immigration Rules Changes – Tier 2 Route
Monday 16th September 2019
On 09 September 2019, the Home Office set out a number of changes to the Immigration Rules, in a document called a Statement…
Two-year post-study work visa is back!
Thursday 12th September 2019
Thousands of international students studying in the UK are happy to hear that the two-year post-study work visa has returned. Specific visa route was introduced in 2004 and canceled by Theresa May in 2012 as Home Secretary. She considered the two-year post-study work visa was…
Endorsing Bodies - The Facts
Thursday 15th August 2019
Introduced earlier this year, Innovator visa and Start-Up visa require applicants to get an endorsement from one of the Endorsing Bodies listed in the Home Office Guidance. The Endorsing Bodies, currently 29 on…
The UK aims to break the record on visas for academics and researchers this year
Wednesday 31st July 2019
This autumn it is expected to see a decided shift in UK immigration policy toward being more welcoming to non-EU academics, scientists and researchers; a group commonly defined as "the brightest and the best" as was first coined by David Cameron in October 2011. The current situation in the UK, especially…
Life in the UK test contract awarded to PSI Services
Monday 22nd July 2019
On 17 July 2019 the Home Office announced that a current provider PSI Services has been awarded the Life in the UK contract for another 3 years. The Life in the UK test is part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK. The computer-based test…
The State of the UK Immigration System
Friday 12th July 2019
In his latest article, Thom Brooks, an academic expert on migration, believes that the flaws in UK immigration policy have been kept out of the headlines in favour of Brexit and the search for the new Prime Minister. But his list of 15 concerns will…
Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship by Investment
Thursday 11th July 2019
Antigua & Barbuda, one of the most beautiful islands in Caribbean with beautiful beaches and comfortable climate, has recently launched a new citizenship by investment program. According…
What visa options are available for overseas entrepreneurs willing to set up a business in UK?
Friday 5th July 2019
As you know, new Innovator and Start-up visas have replaced Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) from 29 March 2019. The crucial problem that occurred with the new Innovator and Start-up visa scheme is getting an endorsement letter which…
Migration Advisory Committee Recommends the Expansion of the Shortage Occupation List
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that the Shortage Occupation List should be extended. This list is used by the Government to allocate skilled work visas. If the Government accepts the committee proposals then there would be more scope for non-EEA nationals who want to come to the…
Consequences of overstaying your UK visa
Tuesday 25th June 2019
In case your UK visa has expired while you are still in the country, you will be out of status and considered to be an "overstayer". It needs to be mentioned that it…
