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Comments by Sanwar Ali:

Perhaps because of the nature of the job many UK Border Force and UK visas and Immigration staff are more likely to come into contact with people and catch coronavirus COVID-19 (at least be

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

There has been great opposition to the wall and there has been problems with funding.  It is not surprising that so little progress has been made.

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

If the MAC (Migration Advisory Committee) review leads to a new system that is more likely to be able to deal with skills shortages after free movement ends then this will be most welcome to businesses, the NHS and others.  A system too similar to the current Tier 2 Sponsor Licence and Tier 2 visa

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

It is not just in the US that there is a problem.

Comments by Sanwar Ali:

We are still waiting to hear if there will be a temporary non-immigrant worker visa ban for certain US visa categories.  The current coronavirus COVID-19 situation may be used as an excuse for what in reality, if it happens, will be some sort of partial work visa suspension. 

By Sanwar Ali:

There will be a controlled, phased re-opening of Sopra Steria UK Visa and Citizenship Application Centres (UKVCAS) Service Points from 1 June 2020 in the UK.  UK visa application centres abroad are also starting to reopen. Currently appointments in the UK will only be available to those who a