News: Government Announcements

Hong Kong and China: Foreign Secretary’s statement in Parliament

Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab gave a statement in the House of Commons on the latest developments concerning Hong Kong and China, and UK’s response

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Civil news: digital billing changes for revised immigration fees

New immigration and asylum ‘stage 2c’ civil contract work fees can now be claimed through Contracted Work and Administration (CWA).

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OISC Campaigns

Resources from OISC campaigns to download and use

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Consumer Satisfaction Survey 2019-20

Results of a survey which looked at the service provided by regulated immigration advisers to advice seekers and provided an analysis of the role of the OISC.

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British Ambassador and Secretaria de Estado de Migraciones send a joint message to UK nationals in Spain

HMA Hugh Elliott and secretaria Hana Jalloul record a video message to clarify changes to the residency document for UK nationals, alongside publication of a detailed Q&A.

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Home Office minister commends Scottish charity’s work supporting EU Settlement Scheme

A range of support is available online, by email and telephone to help vulnerable EU citizens in Scotland apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.

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Government launches Health and Care Visa to ensure UK health and care services have access to the best global talent

The new Health and Care Visa will make it cheaper, quicker and easier for healthcare professionals from around the world to come to the UK.

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Call for Evidence: An inspection of Asylum Casework

The Chief Inspector invites anyone with knowledge and experience of the Home Office’s Asylum Casework to submit evidence for his next inspection.

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Michael Gove statement on EU Exit preparations: 13 July 2020

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove made a statement in the House of Commons on preparations for the end of the Transition Period.

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Home Secretary signals Britain is open for business

Release of further detail on UK’s future immigration system.

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Priti Patel and new French Interior Minister agree action on Channel crossings

Agreement reached to create an intelligence cell to crack down on gangs facilitating illegal crossings and people smuggling

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Outside the EU, a bright future awaits Britain

The government is investing in new infrastructure to prepare the UK for the end of the transition period with the EU – Michael Gove writes for the Telegraph.

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