Frontier Worker permit applications can now be made 15 December 2020 The application system opened on 10 December but Frontier Workers have until 30 June 2021 to apply
Improvements to the Global Talent visa 4 December 2020 The Senior Appointments (accelerated) route is renamed Academic & Research expanding the eligibility criteria and amending the recruitment requirements
Skilled Worker replaced Tier 2 (General) on 1 December 2020 4 December 2020 Information on the changes, and reassurance that there is no impact to current Tier 2 (General) visa holders
Coronavirus UPDATE: Visa expires before 30 November 2020 and unable to leave 2 November 2020 UPDATED Home Office guidance that those whose visa expires before 31 November 2020 who intend to leave the UK, but have been unable to do so can request additional time to stay
Immigration UPDATE: end of the BREXIT transition period 13 October 2020 SIT will be running three information sessions in October and November, for HR teams within the collegiate University, on the new immigration system and considerations for European nationals.
Coronavirus UPDATE: end of automatic extensions for visa holders unable to leave the UK 29 July 2020 UPDATED Home Office guidance that those whose visas were automatically extended as they were unable to leave before 31 July 2020 should leave by 31 August.
Coronavirus: Some UK visa centres will reopen on 1 June 26 May 2020 (UPDATED 19 June) List of UK VCAS centres reopening on 1 June. Reopening of visa centres outside the UK will depend on local restrictions.
Coronavirus: FURTHER UPDATE to immigration guidance 22 May 2020 FURTHER UPDATE (May 2020) to Home Office guidance for visa holders unable to return home from the UK
Temporary changes to Right to Work process 30 March 2020 Official Home Office guidance on changes to Right to Work processes in light of coronavirus
