UK Immigration News

There is bound to be friction as the SNP would like greater autonomy on immigration and would like to see the UK remain in the EU.  These are things that the Boris Johnson Government are against.  Regional variations in immigration policy can make sense and already happens in other countries.  Cana

The Government still seems to want to keep overseas Tier 4 visa students in the immigration figures and wants to increase the numbers entering the UK, which will affect UK net migration figures.

The main benefit for visa applicants under the new Tier 4 visa student route is the ability to apply under the new post-study work visa.  This will enable international students to live and work in the UK after their studies for two years in most cases, and for PhD students for up to three years.

It should be easy and straightforward for EU citizens to gain residence status in the UK.  Perhaps the Government should consider reducing the residence requirements for settled status from five years to two years, and make other changes to make it easier.  There are concerns that too many settled scheme applications are being refused for no good reason.

Something needs to be done to protect the UK Higher Education sector.  Due to coronavirus COVID-19 there has been a huge decline in student numbers.  The effects are likely to be felt for years.

Countries have an international responsibility to take care of refugees.  International conflicts are the main cause of refugee crises.  Unless these wars stop you will continue to have refugees.   If Governments refuse to help then people like Barbara Pomfret and charities are desperately needed.