The UK government has established an Office for Talent to make it easier for overseas scientists, researchers and innovators to get a UK visa. More, here.
UK Immigration News
Following the passing of new security laws in China, the UK has confirmed its UK visa offer for 3 million Hong Kong BNO citizens will go ahead. More, here.
Fears grow among Tier 2 sponsor licence employers and Tier 2 visa holders as COVID-19 reality bites. Some migrants may have to leave the UK. Full story, here.
Number of non-EU workers arriving in the UK on work visas like Tier 2 visas has exceeded the number of EU worker arrivals for first time since 2006. More, here.
The Confederation of British Industry is urging the Home Office to rethink UK immigration system to aid economic recovery amid COVID-19 and skills gap. More, here.
UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, has said that the Home Office (and others?) will implement all 30 recommendations made in a Windrush review report. More, here.