Employers – a new guide on right to work checks
Employers – a new guide on right to work checks has been published.
Please see link below.
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Landlords – a new guide on the right to rent
Landlords – a new guide on the right to rent has been published.
Please see link below.
Details of new post-Brexit Settlement Scheme published
The Home Office has published a “Statement of Intent” outlining its planned “Settlement Scheme” for when the UK leaves the EU. It is not set in stone but gives some strong indications of what the scheme will involve.
Read more here.
The new Settled Status will apply to EU citizens and family members who have lived continuously in the UK for five years (Similarly to the current status of permanent residence).
It may be easier to acquire than permanent residence for certain groups of EU nationals who currently need to have held comprehensive medical insurance for the relevant five years. This should be good news for students and stay-at-home parents.
An application for Settled Status will cost £65 but will be free for those who already have confirmation of permanent residence or indefinite leave to remain.
Children will need to apply at a cost of £32.50 for those under 16 years old.
It will be an online application and it is hoped that it will be “short, simple and user-friendly”- (Let’s wait and see!!)
The scheme is not yet open although the Home Office expect it to be by the end of 2018. There will be no immediate requirement to apply.
Further details of the scheme will be outlined on this website once we know more.
Resident Labour Market Test and “Find a Job”
As of today, “Universal Jobmatch” will be replaced by a new service called “Find a Job”.
Employers will usually need to advertise their vacancies on “Find a Job” in order to meet the Resident Labour Market test.
Employer accounts with “Universal Jobmatch” can be accessed until 17 June 2018 and job applicants who view advertisements and who apply for vacancies before that date will still meet the requirements of the Resident Labour Market Test.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-find-a-job-service-to-support-thousands-of-jobseekers-into-work
Undocumented Commonwealth Citizens – new guidance for employers
The Home Office has published new guidance for employers dealing with undocumented Commonwealth Citizens in light of the recent revelations about the “Windrush Generation”.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/undocumented-commonwealth-citizens-resident-in-the-uk/guidance-for-employers-conducting-right-to-work-checks-on-undocumented-commonwealth-citizens
For questions on the guidance or on any aspect of “Right to Work Checks” please contact me on info@jennyharveyimmigration.co.uk
Undocumented Commonwealth Citizens – new guidance for landlords
The Home Office has published new guidance for landlords dealing with undocumented Commonwealth Citizens in light of the recent revelations about the “Windrush Generation.”
For questions on the guidance or on any aspect of “ Right to Rent Checks” please contact me on info@jennyharveyimmigration.co.uk
Approved English Language Tests for Immigration Applications
The list of approved tests and providers has been updated as per the link below.
It’s also useful to note the guidance on Identification Requirements for Test Candidates.
New Guidance for People Needing help with Immigration and Asylum
The Solicitors’ Regulation Authority has been involved in publishing new guidance for members of the public looking for legal advice on immigration or asylum . It explains the difference between various types of lawyers and who regulates them , the importance of asking questions when choosing a lawyer and what can be expected of a good advisor.
Download Need help with your immigration and asylum issues? What you need to know.