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.
Immigration news
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.
The US will impose visa restrictions on Chinese officials and end special status as spat over Hong Kong security laws intensifies. World condemns. 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.
Trump’s recent US work visa ban could lead to further steps to force out long-term H1B visa holders by imposing second labor certification. Full story, here.