The UK Home Office has announced a delay in the full transition to its eVisa system, with the implementation now rescheduled for 31 March 2024. This extension means physical immigration documents will remain valid beyond their initial expiration date of 31 December 2023. Reasons for the Delay The postponement comes amid reports of significant technical…
The UK government has announced a substantial 66% increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS), scheduled to be implemented no earlier than January 31. This decision follows a period of debate and scrutiny in the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Initially expected to come into effect on January 16, the surcharge increase…
As a student studying in the UK, you may have heard about the government’s dedication to keeping immigration levels low. This policy has been in place for several years and aims to control the number of individuals entering the country. However, there are growing concerns that this approach may have unintended consequences, particularly for international…
On the 5th of December, 2023, Garth Coates Solicitors UK, in collaboration with Coates Global WWB Nigeria Ltd and the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), played a pivotal role in an enlightening event in Lagos, Nigeria. The session, led by our principal director Mr. Garth Coates, alongside Mr. Iyiola Ojo, Country Director of Coates Global…
The United Kingdom, under the leadership of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has announced a robust approach to significantly reduce net migration. This move, reflecting Sunak’s commitment to addressing concerns over the record high net migration figures, includes a series of stringent visa measures aimed at slashing the number of migrants entering the UK through legal…
The 30 June 2021 deadline for EU Settlement Scheme applications is approaching fast, but there is still time to apply before the deadline. Suppose you are an EU, EEA, or Swiss citizen and were resident in the UK before 31 December 2020. In that case, you and your family members should apply immediately to the EU…
The New Graduate Route to Work in the UK The new Graduate Visa will allow international students who have completed their studies at a UK educational institution to find work and gain experience in the UK. Students who have successfully completed an Undergraduate or Masters degree will be able to stay for two years and…
Change to UK Immigration Global Talent Visa The UK Government has announced its intention to reform the Global Talent Visa, which has not been as successful as hoped, due to stringent qualifying criteria. It is proposed that a new “Global Mobility” Visa will be introduced in spring 2022. Not much is yet known about plans…
UK’s new elite visa is to be launched in a year During his Budget speech on 3rd March 2021, the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announced plans for a new “elite” points-based visa as part of the government’s overhaul of the immigration system. This visa will allow highly skilled people from overseas to…
21 November 2020 The transition period between the UK and the European Union (EU) is coming to an end on 31 December 2020. It has been well-advertised that EU/EEA nationals living in the UK who wish to stay must apply for Settled or Pre-Settled Status under the UK’s EU Settled Status Scheme (the Scheme)…
