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The Home Office has recently issued a series of updates related to the immigration processes transition to a fully digital system. These changes span across visa applications, Biometric cards and sponsor compliance and responsibilities, all aimed at making the UK immigration experience more efficient and accessible. Here’s what applicants and sponsors need to know.

The Home Office has issued a statement of changes to the Immigration Rules,  impacting UK immigration applications. Published on 10 September 2024, these changes take effect as of yesterday, 08 October 2024, with some set to be implemented in early 2025, as outlined below.

E-Visas are a crucial part of the UK's plan to create a fully digital border and immigration system by 2025.

Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are biometric immigration documents that are issued to non-EEA nationals and EEA nationals, who have been granted permission to stay in the UK. 

The Global Business Mobility (Senior or Specialist Worker) visa enables individuals to work in the UK for a limited time at their overseas employer's UK branch.

The UK’s immigration rules have changed significantly in the past five years and have introduced greater flexibility for non-EEA nationals who wish to visit the UK as business visitors.

This updated guidance introduces several significant changes aimed at streamlining the right to work verification process for employers.

As the UK approaches the upcoming general election, immigration remains a focal issue in political discussions.

UK businesses can sponsor overseas worker or non-settled worker already within the UK once successfully being granted a sponsor licence.

In December 2023, the UK government, under Home Secretary James Cleverly, announced a five-point plan aimed at reducing net migration, with significant revisions to visa regulations.