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Remaining in the UK after relationship breakdown

Caroline Sykes
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Where one partner relies on the other’s immigration status to remain in the UK, relationship breakdown can lead to complex immigration issues.

Greater opportunities will be offered for young New Zealanders

Yukino Posthuma de Boer
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The Home Office has announced that Youth Mobility Scheme applicants from New Zealand will have an increased age limit of 35 and an extended maximum stay of three years. These changes are expected to take effect from 29 June 2023

International Surrogacy: Immigration FAQs

Caroline Sykes
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While intended parents may prefer to through the surrogacy process in the UK, restrictive surrogacy laws mean that many enter into surrogacy arrangements abroad where commercial surrogacy is lawful.

Tech Nation open for new endorsements

Caroline Sykes
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Earlier this year Global Talent endorsing body Tech Nation announced that they would cease operations on 31 March 2023. It appeared that from Spring 2023, the UK would not be able to consider Global Talent applications for endorsement under the UK’s digital technology arm.

Update on visa delays for Russian nationals

Caroline Sykes
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Russian and Belarusian visa applicants are experiencing significant delays in UK visa application processing times. Although the UK has not suspended applications from nationals of Russia and Belarus, applicants should expect long delays.

New UKVCAS location opening in Oxford

Caroline Sykes
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We are delighted to announce that UKVI’s partner for biometric appointments UKVCAS is opening a new centre in Oxford.

New concessions for Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) Visa

Caroline Sykes
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The Home Office has introduced two concessions for those applying under the Hong Kong British Nationals (overseas) route – known as the BN(O) visa.

Can I work over the summer while on a Student Visa?

Caroline Sykes
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Student visa holders can work in the UK if they are studying a full time course at degree level or above at an approved institution. However, there are restrictions on international students’ right to work.

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