News: Government Announcements

Over 2019 the government is engaging across the UK and internationally to listen to the views of a range of stakeholders, to shape the future immigration system. Home Secretary Sajid Javid has set out our plans for a new single, skills-based immigration system replacing free movement in a white paper published in December 2018. The […]

The Home Office has opened 7 dedicated Service and Support Centres across the UK to help those with complex cases. The Service and Support Centres (SSC) will provide a free service for those who may be in a position of vulnerability or who may have complex circumstances and would therefore benefit from an enhanced service. […]

The government has announced changes to the Immigration Rules.

Tender opens 4 March to deliver telephone immigration advice to clients in police custody and the bid deadline is 9am on 3 April 2019.

The Chief Inspector invites anyone with relevant knowledge and experience to write to him providing their evidence by 6 March 2019.

The Chief Inspector calls for evidence in relation to the Home Secretary’s commission to report annually on the Home Office’s working of the Adults at Risk process.

OISC Press Release

The Immigration Minister and French Interior Minister have visited Calais to see the work being done to tackle attempts to illegally cross the Channel.

EU citizens to receive settled status guidance from charities and NFP organisations who apply to become dedicated / specialist OISC immigration advisers.

OISC Prosecution

The Home Secretary Sajid Javid’s statement to Parliament about the UK’s future border and immigration system, after we leave the EU.

The Home Secretary announces a new route for skilled workers, strengthened border security and an end to free movement as part of a new immigration system.