LS Legal News Bulletin
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UK Implements Stricter Measures for Defined Certificate of Sponsorship
Thursday 31st October 2024
🇬🇧 The UK has introduced stricter measures for employers applying for Defined Certificates of Sponsorship (DCoS) under the Skilled Worker route. If the application is from outside the UK, employers must obtain a DCoS to sponsor a foreign worker for a visa. Recent reports indicate…
Pre-Settled Status Extended Automatically: What Next?
Tuesday 29th October 2024
🕒 Recently, we received an email from UKVI confirming the automatic extension of a pre-settled status for 5 years. It's the first time we've seen this happen, and it's exciting to witness the…
Diplomatic Visa Waivers to Be Replaced by Diplomatic Visa Arrangement (DVA)
Monday 21st October 2024
📌 Diplomatic Visa Waivers (DVWs) will be phased out and replaced by the new Diplomatic Visa Arrangement (DVA) from 18 February 2025. The DVA aims…
Swift and Efficient Solutions!
Wednesday 16th October 2024
Our client was impressed by the excellent service from Anna Doroskevica. We always aim to provide swift and efficient solutions, ensuring our clients' peace of mind. "My issue was dealt with swiftly & efficiently with an excellent…
When a Mortgage Becomes a Prison: The Reality of Financial Abuse
Monday 14th October 2024
💔 Women are being trapped in "mortgage abuse traps" by domestic abusers, leaving them struggling to survive. A new report by Surviving Economic Abuse shows that 1 in 8 women in…
UK Imposes New Visa Requirement on Jordanian Nationals
Friday 11th October 2024
📢 On 10 September 2024, the UK Home Office introduced a new visa requirement for all Jordanian nationals visiting or transiting the UK. This includes the need for a direct airside transit…
UK Expands Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme to More Nationals
Wednesday 9th October 2024
🛂 The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, first launched in October 2023, will expand to cover all non-visa nationals by November 2024. The ETA is required for those visiting or transiting the UK who…
🌟 A Stellar Service Experience
Monday 7th October 2024
Sergei Makarov expresses deep gratitude for our team's professionalism and care. We always strive to deliver prompt, high-quality service. Huge shoutout to Zlata, Krisztina, and Anna for their incredible dedication! "Attentive, competent, and excellent work." Your success is our motivation!
Olga Bakeeva is now a CILEX Immigration Practitioner. We are incredibly proud of her achievement!
Wednesday 18th September 2024
Olga shares: "In autumn 2015, I embarked on a journey towards one of my most significant professional goals - obtaining the CILEX qualification. The process was divided into two main stages:…
Autumn Statement of Changes HC 217: What You Need to Know
Monday 16th September 2024
The autumn statement of changes HC 217 has been published. Here's what you need to know: 🎓 Student Visa Changes - January 2025 Starting from January 2025, student maintenance requirements will increase to match the maintenance loans available to home students for the 2024-25 academic year. The maximum amount for accommodation offsets…
International Performers: Securing Entry for UK Events
Friday 6th September 2024
🎤 International performers planning to visit the UK for festivals must secure the appropriate visa. A Standard Visitor visa may be suitable, allowing performers to receive payments under specific exceptions, such as when participating in a permit-free event. ✔️ Performers must meet all visa…
IT and Engineering - Government Commission Review of Overseas Hiring
Wednesday 4th September 2024
Liliya Scott
🚨 Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has directed the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review the IT and engineering sectors regarding their reliance on international recruitment. 📋 Key…