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.
CHANGES TO THE IMMIGRATION RULES (HC 170)
Thursday 7th November 2019
The Home Office has recently introduced a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules under HC 170. The changes will only apply if the United Kingdom leaves the European Union "without" a deal. What is the…
No TOEFL and IELTS required now for healthcare professionals to work in UK
Thursday 10th October 2019
According to new visa rules doctors, nurses, dentists and midwives with valid Occupational English Test (OET) scores will be exempt from the English language requirement for UK visa application. Earlier, the candidates had to take TOEFL or IELTS exam to apply for…
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 and…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 to a new programme, investors can directly acquire…
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…
