Home office latest news about immigration

Here are some of the latest news and updates on immigration from the Home Office:

Recent Announcements:

  1. New Points-Based System: The Home Office has announced plans to introduce a new points-based system for skilled workers, which will replace the current Tier 2 and Tier 5 visa routes. The new system will prioritize high-skilled workers and will be introduced in 2021. [Source: Home Office]
  2. EU Settlement Scheme: The Home Office has announced that over 3.5 million EU citizens have applied to the EU Settlement Scheme, which allows them to remain in the UK after Brexit. The scheme is set to close on June 30, 2021. [Source: Home Office]
  3. New Visa Routes for International Students: The Home Office has announced new visa routes for international students, which will allow them to stay in the UK for up to 2 years after completing their studies. The new routes will be introduced in 2021. [Source: Home Office]

Policy Updates:

  1. Changes to the Tier 4 Student Visa: The Home Office has updated the Tier 4 student visa rules to require students to have a minimum of £1,334 in their bank account to cover living costs. [Source: Home Office]
  2. New Requirements for Tier 2 Visa Applications: The Home Office has introduced new requirements for Tier 2 visa applications, including a requirement for employers to pay a minimum salary of £30,000 per year. [Source: Home Office]
  3. Changes to the Right to Rent Scheme: The Home Office has updated the Right to Rent scheme to require landlords to check the immigration status of all tenants, not just those who are subject to immigration control. [Source: Home Office]

Court Rulings:

  1. Judgment on EU Citizens' Rights: The Court of Appeal has ruled that EU citizens have the right to bring their non-EU family members to the UK, even if they are not yet settled in the UK. [Source: The Guardian]
  2. Judgment on Tier 2 Visa Cap: The High Court has ruled that the Home Office's decision to cap Tier 2 visas at 20,700 per year is unlawful. [Source: The Telegraph]

Other News:

  1. Immigration Minister Resigns: The Immigration Minister, Caroline Nokes, has resigned from her position due to disagreements with the Home Secretary over the government's immigration policy. [Source: The Times]
  2. New Immigration Bill: The government has introduced a new Immigration Bill, which aims to reform the UK's immigration system and introduce a new points-based system for skilled workers. [Source: Parliament]

Please note that the information provided is subject to change and may not be up-to-date. It is always best to check with the Home Office or a qualified immigration lawyer for the most recent and accurate information on immigration policies and procedures.