Category Archives: UK Immigration Proposals
Introduction On 31 December 2020, at 11:00 PM, freedom of movement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) will end. This document sets out further detail on how our new immigration system will ...
Coming to work Skilled Worker 36. As set out in the Policy Statement published on 19 February, anyone coming to the UK for work, including EU citizens, will need to demonstrate they meet a specific set of ...
Coming to study Student Route 78. We have a world-leading education sector and will continue to welcome talented and high potential students to our universities, further education and English language colleges, and ...
Coming to visit Visitors 99. At the end of the transition period free movement will end and EU citizens will come within the scope of the new immigration system. We want to ensure legitimate travellers who support ...
Other immigration routes Intra-Company Transfers and Intra-Company Graduate Trainees 105. The purpose of arrangements for intra-company transfers and graduate trainees is to accommodate temporary moves by key ...
The border of the future 142. As part of the Points-Based System, we will implement a suite of changes allowing us to strengthen the security of our border. Our future border system will protect the public and ...
OVERVIEW As the UK leaves the European Union (EU) and we bring free movement to an end, different rules to the current ones must apply to migration here by EU citizens. We will take full control of migration by ...
CHAPTER 1 – THE UK’S CURRENT IMMIGRATION SYSTEM 1.1 We currently have two parallel systems in place which govern the immigration of EU citizens (and their family members) and non-EU nationals respectively. 1.2 ...
CHAPTER 2 – AN IMMIGRATION SYSTEM FOR THE WHOLE OF THE UK Summary As we leave the European Union and free movement ends, unifying the United Kingdom and preserving relationships between Northern Ireland, ...
CHAPTER 3 – GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO THE REPORTS OF THE MIGRATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON EU MIGRATION AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Summary Leaving the EU will allow us to cement our position as a leader on the ...
CHAPTER 4 – SECURE AND SMOOTH UK BORDER CONTROL Summary After the UK leaves the EU, Free Movement under EU law will end and the migration of all non-UK nationals, including EU citizens, will be subject to UK ...
CHAPTER 5 – COMING TO THE UK TO VISIT Summary Migration benefits the UK economically, culturally and socially. We want to ensure the UK continues to attract people from across the world to visit our vibrant and ...
CHAPTER 6 – COMING TO THE UK TO WORK Summary Our businesses, industries, public services and voluntary organisations rely (to a greater or lesser extent) on migration for labour, skills and ideas. We recognise ...
CHAPTER 7 – COMING TO THE UK TO STUDY Summary As we leave the EU, the UK will remain open to the talent we need from Europe and the rest of the world. We have maintained a highly competitive offer for international ...
CHAPTER 8 – FAMILY MIGRATION Summary We will continue to value the positive contribution immigration has made to our society – enriching our communities and culture. Those who wish to establish their family life in ...
CHAPTER 9 – DIGITAL DELIVERY Summary The future border and immigration system will make use of the latest digital technology to improve customer experience, increase security and detect abuse. Everyone who is not a ...
CHAPTER 11 – A FAIR AND HUMANE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM Summary We are committed to ensuring that our existing and future border and immigration system takes a fair and humane approach, and our decisions are correct given ...
CHAPTER 10 – PROTECTING THE VULNERABLE Summary The realities of conflict, violence and persecution continue to cause displacement. The UK has a proud history of offering asylum and giving protection to those ...
Summary Compliance with UK immigration laws and rules is an essential part of an immigration system which operates fairly, robustly and with integrity. In the future border and immigration system, all non-UK ...
CHAPTER 13 – MAINTAINING THE COMMON TRAVEL AREA A Summary The Government will protect the Common Travel Area (CTA) arrangements between the UK, the Crown Dependencies and Ireland. The future border and ...
CHAPTER 14 – PATHWAY TO THE NEW SYSTEM The nee for primary legislation 14.1 The journey to a single immigration system in UK law will be achieved in stages. The European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 will repeal ...
CHAPTER 15 – NEXT STEPS AND CONCLUSION Progressing proposals 15.1 This paper sets out a clear and ambitious vision for the future, with a pragmatic and orderly phased approach to delivery. 15.2 But it cannot set out ...
Guidance Visiting the UK as an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK. Published 31 December 2020 From: UK Visas and Immigration, Home Office, Department for ...
New immigration system: what you need to know The UK is introducing a points-based immigration system from 2021. Published 28 January 2020 Last updated 13 July 2020 — see all updates From: Home Office and UK Visas ...
Guidance Access to social housing and homelessness assistance for EEA and Swiss citizens in England This guidance explains the rights of European Economic Area (EEA) and Swiss citizens to access social housing and ...
Checking an EU citizen job applicant’s right to work Because of coronavirus (COVID-19) there are temporary changes to the way you can check documents. Read guidance about the adjusted process, including asking for ...
Guidance Visiting the UK: information for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK from 1 February 2020. Published 5 March 2019 Last updated 8 October 2020 ...
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