Education
Post-study work visa
The University of Edinburgh has written to the devolution committee to call for the reintroduction of the post-study work visa, as Scotland was "attracting, developing and then losing some of the brightest minds".
South Lanarkshire College has also written to condemn this policy.
The UK Home Office has previously stated that there are no plans to reinstate the post-study work visa, however, the Scottish political parties are united in wanting to see a return of this visa.
Post-study work visa
The University of Edinburgh has written to the devolution committee to call for the reintroduction of the post-study work visa, as Scotland was "attracting, developing and then losing some of the brightest minds".
South Lanarkshire College has also written to condemn this policy.
South Lanarkshire College has also written to condemn this policy.
The UK Home Office has previously stated that there are no plans to reinstate the post-study work visa, however, the Scottish political parties are united in wanting to see a return of this visa.
New immigration and nationality fees for 2016 to 2017 (Studying in the UK)
The government has announced a 2% increase for study visas, as well as targeted increases for premium services, such as the priority visa service, for 2016-17.
However, the fees for all sponsorship categories will remain the same.
The new fees table can be downloaded here.
New immigration and nationality fees for 2016 to 2017 (Studying in the UK)
The government has announced a 2% increase for study visas, as well as targeted increases for premium services, such as the priority visa service, for 2016-17.
However, the fees for all sponsorship categories will remain the same.
However, the fees for all sponsorship categories will remain the same.
The new fees table can be downloaded here.
Approved English language tests (Studying in the UK)
UKVI have published an updated list of test and test centres approved by them to show that applicants have the required level of English for their visa.
The updated list can be viewed here.
Approved English language tests (Studying in the UK)
UKVI have published an updated list of test and test centres approved by them to show that applicants have the required level of English for their visa.
The updated list can be viewed here.
The updated list can be viewed here.
Biometric residence permits (Studying in the UK)
UKVI have published updated guidance for overseas applicants, employers and sponsors about biometric residence permits.
The updated guidance can be downloaded here.
Biometric residence permits (Studying in the UK)
UKVI have published updated guidance for overseas applicants, employers and sponsors about biometric residence permits.
The updated guidance can be downloaded here.
The updated guidance can be downloaded here.
Working in the UK
Right to Rent checks
For all tenancies starting on or after 1 February 2016, landlords will need to check that the person has the right to rent before letting them a property.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-rent-landlords-code-of-practice
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/landlords-right-to-rent-checks-guide
Working in the UK
Right to Rent checks
For all tenancies starting on or after 1 February 2016, landlords will need to check that the person has the right to rent before letting them a property.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/right-to-rent-landlords-code-of-practice
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/landlords-right-to-rent-checks-guide
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/landlords-right-to-rent-checks-guide