Earlier this year, we informed you about the government’s plans to raise visa and nationality fees, which came into effect on October 4, 2023. These fee hikes included application fees, except for a significant increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), which was anticipated to be implemented ‘later in the autumn.’ Recently, more details about…
Nursing leaders are calling on the government to scrap plans to raise the fees associated with health and care visas. They have expressed concerns that such an increase could deter healthcare professionals from considering the UK as an appealing destination for employment. The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has sent a letter to the Home…
The UK government’s migration advisers have recommended the elimination of a key pathway for employers to recruit overseas workers in industries struggling with severe staff shortages. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), responsible for reviewing the “shortage occupation list” (SOL), which relaxes visa conditions, stated that the current system could lead to lower wages and exploitation…
