A new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (CP 232) was published on 14 May 2020 which will introduce a number of changes across a range of immigration routes. We explore some of its key aspects. Most, but not all, of the changes covered by the statement come into force in June 2020. Disclaimer: The information in this article is intended for general information only and reflects the position in the law at the date…
Chequers proposal and the EU In order to conclude Article 50 and leave the EU, Theresa May and the Conservative Party finalised a White Paper called the Chequers proposal as a framework of 12 points of what the UK expects when parting from the European Union. These proposals will be heading off to Michel Barnier’s team and the 27 EU members to discuss whether to accept or deny them. The Chequers proposal A date has officially…
Brexit, immigration and employment Immigration Following the initial publication of the draft withdrawal agreement on 28 February 2018, EU Counsel and UK Government held a joint Brexit, immigration and employment press conference on 19 March 2018 to announce that they had reached an agreement regarding key issues of the withdrawal agreement. The most important information provided by this conference was the length of the transition period (as well as some details about the process) and…
After President Trump’s recent inauguration he has quickly gone about his business, clearly imprinting his name into American politics and media circles across the world, due to many of his controversial views potentially affecting millions of people if they come into being. At Arlingsworth we will regularly update you on any significant enactments or laws Mr Trump brings in. Starting with the globally criticised immigration ban, issued by Donald Trump on Friday January 27th 2017,…
Theresa May’s speech recently made underlines the stance the British Government are taking over the Brexit negotiations, with the Government leading towards a ‘hard’ Brexit. Our team at Arlingsworth recognise the impact Brexit may have on citizens and businesses, both inside and outside the UK, so we have picked out the key points from the speech that may be of concern to you. Legislative Certainty Theresa May confirmed the “final deal” brokered between the British…
Our Immigration team here at Arlingsworth have been closely following developments relating to Brexit, none more so than the recent decision in the Supreme Court. In this blog we break down the decision and its implications for you, ensuring our ability to provide you with a full, complete and absolute service. On January 24th, after months of heated discussions between the Government and numerous campaigners, the Supreme Court, by a majority of 8-3, ruled that…
One topic that is constantly on everyone’s minds is Brexit and today, we at Arlingsworth, are discussing the recent High Court case on Article 50, and what impact this may have on you and Brexit itself. Background to the Case Firstly, a bit of history to the case! The UK initially joined the European Union (otherwise known as the European Communities many years ago) on 1st January 1973, after Parliament had passed the 1972 European…
UK Prime Minister David Cameron has announced a referendum on whether Britain should remain in the European Union to be held on Thursday 23 June. In this new article, to help you understand what the EU Referendum and “Brexit” are, and discuss what leaving the EU could mean for UK citizens and migrants. What is a referendum? A referendum is simply a vote in which almost everyone of voting age can take part in. It’s usually a…
