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International Surrogacy: Immigration FAQs

Caroline Sykes
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While intended parents may prefer to through the surrogacy process in the UK, restrictive surrogacy laws mean that many enter into surrogacy arrangements abroad where commercial surrogacy is lawful.

Tech Nation open for new endorsements

Caroline Sykes
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Earlier this year Global Talent endorsing body Tech Nation announced that they would cease operations on 31 March 2023. It appeared that from Spring 2023, the UK would not be able to consider Global Talent applications for endorsement under the UK’s digital technology arm.

Update on visa delays for Russian nationals

Caroline Sykes
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Russian and Belarusian visa applicants are experiencing significant delays in UK visa application processing times. Although the UK has not suspended applications from nationals of Russia and Belarus, applicants should expect long delays.

New UKVCAS location opening in Oxford

Caroline Sykes
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We are delighted to announce that UKVI’s partner for biometric appointments UKVCAS is opening a new centre in Oxford.

New concessions for Hong Kong British Nationals (Overseas) Visa

Caroline Sykes
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The Home Office has introduced two concessions for those applying under the Hong Kong British Nationals (overseas) route – known as the BN(O) visa.

Can I work over the summer while on a Student Visa?

Caroline Sykes
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Student visa holders can work in the UK if they are studying a full time course at degree level or above at an approved institution. However, there are restrictions on international students’ right to work.

Changes to the Student visa route to 'reduce net migration'

Caroline Sykes
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On 23 May 2023, the UK government announced they plan to reduce net migration through changes to the Student Visa route including restrictions on bringing family members for international students.

New Innovator Founder route replaces Start Up and Innovator visas

Caroline Sykes
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In the latest Statement of Changes to the UK Immigration Rules, the Government published changes to the Start Up and Innovator routes. From 13 April 2023, these routes  will close and be replaced by a single ‘Innovator Founder’ route. Benefiting from increased flexibility, potential Start Up and Innovator applicants may want to wait for the new route to open and current Start Up visa holders should consider switching into this new category.

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