Tag: Immigration Law

Understanding the Impact of Criminal Convictions on Immigration Status
Business Immigration

Understanding the Impact of Criminal Convictions on Immigration Status

03 July 2024

In immigration law, criminal convictions can significantly affect individuals seeking to enter or remain in the UK. Understanding how criminal records influence immigration status is crucial for both immigrants and their legal representatives.

Insights into the Care Worker Visa: Expert Analysis by Davenport Solicitors
Business Immigration

Insights into the Care Worker Visa: Expert Analysis by Davenport Solicitors

19 April 2024

In recent times, the visa system for care workers in the UK has faced scrutiny, particularly from key figures in immigration inspection. With criticisms raised by David Neal, the former Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, it’s crucial to understand the complexities surrounding care worker visas. A recent report from The Guardian sheds light […]

Key changes to right-to-work checks coming into force on 6 April 2022
Business Immigration

Key changes to right-to-work checks coming into force on 6 April 2022

05 April 2022

There are a number of key changes to right-to-work checks coming into force on 6 April 2022, which we will seek to explain and explore in this blog post. What are right-to-work checks? Freedom of movement between the UK and the EU has now ended and the UK has introduced a new immigration system. As […]

2019 Immigration law changes – 5 changes to look out for
Immigration Law

2019 Immigration law changes – 5 changes to look out for

16 January 2019

NHS Immigration health surcharge has DOUBLED An individual from outside the European Economic Area, who is seeking to live in the UK for 6 months or more is required to pay a health surcharge as part of their visa application. From 8 January 2019, this fee has increased from £200 to £400 per year. The […]

What is the NHS Surcharge?
Business Immigration

What is the NHS Surcharge?

14 October 2017

The NHS surcharge allows you to use the NHS services. You can only use it once you have paid the surcharge (or you are exempt from it) and your visa or immigration application has been granted. You may need to apply for the NHS surcharge as part of your application, which is dependant upon what […]

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