News
14th December 2020
The New Points-Based System and “Low Skilled” Immigration
On 1 December 2020, the Government’s new points-based system was introduced and is now open for applications. Employers will need to hold a Home Office Sponsor Licence to…
News
27th October 2020
Chambers UK Results 2021
Ellisons Solicitors is once again delighted to have been recommended within the Chambers UK directory. The firm has received notable mentions within the following practice areas: Corporate and…
Insights
22nd September 2020
Home Office COVID-19 – Right to Work Checks
All employers in the UK have a duty to prevent illegal working and employers must check that a job applicant is allowed to work for them, before employment…
Insights
2nd September 2020
The impact of Brexit on Immigration Law – what employers need to know
1. What procedures do EU nationals working in the UK have to take? Any EU nationals and their family members living and working in the UK as at…
Insights
10th August 2020
A new Immigration landscape
The United Kingdom is currently in a transition period which is expected to last until 31 December 2020. From 1 January 2021, the Government is proposing to issue…
3rd August 2020
Good news on the new Points-Based System
The new Points-Based System which comes into effect on 1st January 2021 will require UK employers who wish to employ European nationals, who have not applied for Settled…
28th July 2020
Details announced for Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Visa
The Home Secretary has announced details of the visa scheme for British National (Overseas) Citizens and their immediate dependents, which will be open for applications from January 2021.…
30th June 2020
UK Quarantine News
In the Government’s bid to further and tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, since 8 June 2020, if you are travelling to the UK, you may be required to self-isolate…
12th May 2020
Expansion of the UK Sponsors Licence Scheme
Despite the current Coronavirus crisis, the UK Government appears determined not to extend the transitional period with the EU beyond 31st December 2020. This means that, from the…
1st May 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Advice for UK Visa Applicants
The Home Office has announced new provisions to cover those foreign nationals who have received 30 day visas to work, study or join family in the UK, and…