The UK government has announced that its new BN(O) visa for Hong Kong citizens will open for applications on 31 January 2021. More, here.
Immigration news
The Trump administration is targeting an end to the B1 in lieu of H1B visa program as immigration clampdown continues. Full story, here.
The UK government has reportedly scrapped its net migration targets and £35,800 salary threshold to gain permanent residence (settle) in Britain. Full story, here.
Comments by Sanwar Ali:
Does Trump actually believe in these policies or does he just think that it will attract more votes from his “base”? It is already very difficult and expensive obtaining H1B visas, especially for Indian owned companies in the US. Overall immigration is good for America. It has become so difficult already that
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel set to block the addition of builders and welders to UK Tier 2 visa shortage occupation list. Full story, here.
Chad Wolf of the US Department of Homeland Security (includes USCIS) has stepped up US immigration publicity campaign as election day looms. Full story, here.