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Our next webinar is on 12 November.
We'll be covering compliance obligations for sponsor licence holders, effective internal systems to manage duties, audits and compliance visits, and staying informed about changes in the law and policy.
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We'll be covering compliance obligations for sponsor licence holders, effective internal systems to manage duties, audits and compliance visits, and staying informed about changes in the law and policy.
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November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Our next webinar is on 12 November.
We'll be covering compliance obligations for sponsor licence holders, effective internal systems to manage duties, audits and compliance visits, and staying informed about changes in the law and policy.
Sign up here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
We'll be covering compliance obligations for sponsor licence holders, effective internal systems to manage duties, audits and compliance visits, and staying informed about changes in the law and policy.
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Last few places available on our next IAA/OISC level 2 exam preparation course.
We cover exam structure, top tips for effective preparation and exam-style practice questions. After the session you'll have the opportunity to complete a full mock exam.
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We cover exam structure, top tips for effective preparation and exam-style practice questions. After the session you'll have the opportunity to complete a full mock exam.
Book here: freemovement.org.uk/product/work...
October 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Last few places available on our next IAA/OISC level 2 exam preparation course.
We cover exam structure, top tips for effective preparation and exam-style practice questions. After the session you'll have the opportunity to complete a full mock exam.
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We cover exam structure, top tips for effective preparation and exam-style practice questions. After the session you'll have the opportunity to complete a full mock exam.
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Only 6 places left on our IAA Level 2 advanced immigration and asylum law course starting 13 October 2025!
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September 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Only 6 places left on our IAA Level 2 advanced immigration and asylum law course starting 13 October 2025!
For more info and booking head to: freemovement.org.uk/product/onli...
For more info and booking head to: freemovement.org.uk/product/onli...
Just 2 places left in the final workshop in our series on preparing for immigration appeals.
Learn about the types of applications that can be made before the main hearing, along with what to expect and top tips for the appeal hearing itself.
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Learn about the types of applications that can be made before the main hearing, along with what to expect and top tips for the appeal hearing itself.
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/work...
September 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Just 2 places left in the final workshop in our series on preparing for immigration appeals.
Learn about the types of applications that can be made before the main hearing, along with what to expect and top tips for the appeal hearing itself.
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/work...
Learn about the types of applications that can be made before the main hearing, along with what to expect and top tips for the appeal hearing itself.
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/work...
In the first webinar of our autumn programme, Chris Dias joins us as we look at the aftermath of the July 2025 changes to the Skilled Worker route and the impact this is having on employers.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
In the first webinar of our autumn programme, Chris Dias joins us as we look at the aftermath of the July 2025 changes to the Skilled Worker route and the impact this is having on employers.
Book now and use code “SALARYGAMES30092025” for 20% off until 19/11/25: freemovement.org.uk/product/the-...
Book now and use code “SALARYGAMES30092025” for 20% off until 19/11/25: freemovement.org.uk/product/the-...
We're back from our summer break with a new programme of webinars and workshops.
Yesterday we kicked off our three-part workshop series on appeals preparation.
There are a couple spaces left for the remaining two sessions in the series. Book here: freemovement.org.uk/webinars/
Yesterday we kicked off our three-part workshop series on appeals preparation.
There are a couple spaces left for the remaining two sessions in the series. Book here: freemovement.org.uk/webinars/
September 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We're back from our summer break with a new programme of webinars and workshops.
Yesterday we kicked off our three-part workshop series on appeals preparation.
There are a couple spaces left for the remaining two sessions in the series. Book here: freemovement.org.uk/webinars/
Yesterday we kicked off our three-part workshop series on appeals preparation.
There are a couple spaces left for the remaining two sessions in the series. Book here: freemovement.org.uk/webinars/
Let's have some good news! Then I am going to go and write up a post on all this.
So far this year (to June 2025) 37,260 people who held pre settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme have been automatically upgraded to settled status!
www.gov.uk/government/s...
So far this year (to June 2025) 37,260 people who held pre settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme have been automatically upgraded to settled status!
www.gov.uk/government/s...
August 21, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Let's have some good news! Then I am going to go and write up a post on all this.
So far this year (to June 2025) 37,260 people who held pre settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme have been automatically upgraded to settled status!
www.gov.uk/government/s...
So far this year (to June 2025) 37,260 people who held pre settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme have been automatically upgraded to settled status!
www.gov.uk/government/s...
182,553 visas were granted to main applicants in work categories in the year to June 2025, down 36%. In addition to the 2024 changes to care route, HO says this is due to more scrutiny applied to employers in health & social care and compliance activity against employers.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
August 21, 2025 at 9:51 AM
182,553 visas were granted to main applicants in work categories in the year to June 2025, down 36%. In addition to the 2024 changes to care route, HO says this is due to more scrutiny applied to employers in health & social care and compliance activity against employers.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
With family applications we can see a large drop in numbers in the last year which seems at least in part to reflect the fact that there was a huge increase in applications going in before the minimum income requirement was raised from £18,600 to £29,000 in April 2024.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
August 21, 2025 at 9:39 AM
With family applications we can see a large drop in numbers in the last year which seems at least in part to reflect the fact that there was a huge increase in applications going in before the minimum income requirement was raised from £18,600 to £29,000 in April 2024.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
Albanians are still the nationality with the highest number of enforced returns, although we can see that the number has dropped slightly from the previous year.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
August 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Albanians are still the nationality with the highest number of enforced returns, although we can see that the number has dropped slightly from the previous year.
www.gov.uk/government/s...
www.gov.uk/government/s...
In the year ending June 2025, 20,817 people were able to come to the UK safely to reunite with their refugee family members here. The most common nationalities coming under refugee family reunion were Syria (18%), Iran (17%) and Afghanistan (12%)
August 21, 2025 at 9:22 AM
In the year ending June 2025, 20,817 people were able to come to the UK safely to reunite with their refugee family members here. The most common nationalities coming under refugee family reunion were Syria (18%), Iran (17%) and Afghanistan (12%)
An interesting point to note on "pull factors" - the top nationality claiming asylum in Spain is Venezuelan, a country which barely features in the UK at all, showing that language/culture can be an important factor for people choosing a destination country
August 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
An interesting point to note on "pull factors" - the top nationality claiming asylum in Spain is Venezuelan, a country which barely features in the UK at all, showing that language/culture can be an important factor for people choosing a destination country
The grant rate for Syrians is 98%, however decisions on most of these cases were paused from December last year through to July 2025.
Three Syrians have been granted protection in 2025, and 13 have been refused. 37 claims have been withdrawn.
Three Syrians have been granted protection in 2025, and 13 have been refused. 37 claims have been withdrawn.
August 21, 2025 at 8:51 AM
The grant rate for Syrians is 98%, however decisions on most of these cases were paused from December last year through to July 2025.
Three Syrians have been granted protection in 2025, and 13 have been refused. 37 claims have been withdrawn.
Three Syrians have been granted protection in 2025, and 13 have been refused. 37 claims have been withdrawn.
Are you getting ready to sit your IAA Level 2 exam? Head into your exam with confidence with our exam preparation workshop.
The session includes exam tips, practice questions, expert guidance and a full mock exam complete with marks and feedback.
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The session includes exam tips, practice questions, expert guidance and a full mock exam complete with marks and feedback.
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July 24, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Are you getting ready to sit your IAA Level 2 exam? Head into your exam with confidence with our exam preparation workshop.
The session includes exam tips, practice questions, expert guidance and a full mock exam complete with marks and feedback.
Sign up here: freemovement.org.uk/product/work...
The session includes exam tips, practice questions, expert guidance and a full mock exam complete with marks and feedback.
Sign up here: freemovement.org.uk/product/work...
Our next IAA Level 1 course starts 8 September - perfect for those wanting to learn immigration law for the first time.
We cover everything from an introduction to immigration law, family visas, business and study visas, nationality and more.
Book here: freemovement.org.uk/iaa-level-1-...
We cover everything from an introduction to immigration law, family visas, business and study visas, nationality and more.
Book here: freemovement.org.uk/iaa-level-1-...
July 21, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Our next IAA Level 1 course starts 8 September - perfect for those wanting to learn immigration law for the first time.
We cover everything from an introduction to immigration law, family visas, business and study visas, nationality and more.
Book here: freemovement.org.uk/iaa-level-1-...
We cover everything from an introduction to immigration law, family visas, business and study visas, nationality and more.
Book here: freemovement.org.uk/iaa-level-1-...
Final chance to sign up for tomorrow's webinar on the student visa route!
We'll be providing an overview of how the route works and everything that immigration lawyers need to be aware of.
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We'll be providing an overview of how the route works and everything that immigration lawyers need to be aware of.
Sign up here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
July 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Final chance to sign up for tomorrow's webinar on the student visa route!
We'll be providing an overview of how the route works and everything that immigration lawyers need to be aware of.
Sign up here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
We'll be providing an overview of how the route works and everything that immigration lawyers need to be aware of.
Sign up here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
Only 3 places left on our IAA Level 2 advanced immigration and asylum law course starting 14 July!
For more info and booking head to: freemovement.org.uk/iaa-level-2-...
For more info and booking head to: freemovement.org.uk/iaa-level-2-...
July 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Only 3 places left on our IAA Level 2 advanced immigration and asylum law course starting 14 July!
For more info and booking head to: freemovement.org.uk/iaa-level-2-...
For more info and booking head to: freemovement.org.uk/iaa-level-2-...
Last chance to book onto tomorrow's webinar on new matters in immigration appeals.
We'll be explaining what new matters are, how to raise them during the appeals process and what to do if consent to argue a new matter is refused.
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We'll be explaining what new matters are, how to raise them during the appeals process and what to do if consent to argue a new matter is refused.
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
June 17, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Last chance to book onto tomorrow's webinar on new matters in immigration appeals.
We'll be explaining what new matters are, how to raise them during the appeals process and what to do if consent to argue a new matter is refused.
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
We'll be explaining what new matters are, how to raise them during the appeals process and what to do if consent to argue a new matter is refused.
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
⏰ Last chance to book onto our webinar starting at 11am today!
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See you there!
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See you there!
June 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
⏰ Last chance to book onto our webinar starting at 11am today!
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
See you there!
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
See you there!
What constitutes a ‘new matter’ in immigration appeals?
In this webinar we look at:
✅ how new matters are defined
✅ how to raise them during the appeal process
✅ what to do if consent to raise a new matter is refused
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In this webinar we look at:
✅ how new matters are defined
✅ how to raise them during the appeal process
✅ what to do if consent to raise a new matter is refused
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
June 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM
What constitutes a ‘new matter’ in immigration appeals?
In this webinar we look at:
✅ how new matters are defined
✅ how to raise them during the appeal process
✅ what to do if consent to raise a new matter is refused
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
In this webinar we look at:
✅ how new matters are defined
✅ how to raise them during the appeal process
✅ what to do if consent to raise a new matter is refused
Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
In our next webinar we're exploring section 4L of the BNA 1981.
We'll be looking at when the section applies, Home Office guidance and practice, and the challenges that practitioners face when assisting clients with this route to British citizenship.
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We'll be looking at when the section applies, Home Office guidance and practice, and the challenges that practitioners face when assisting clients with this route to British citizenship.
👉 Book now: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
June 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM
In our next webinar we're exploring section 4L of the BNA 1981.
We'll be looking at when the section applies, Home Office guidance and practice, and the challenges that practitioners face when assisting clients with this route to British citizenship.
👉 Book now: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
We'll be looking at when the section applies, Home Office guidance and practice, and the challenges that practitioners face when assisting clients with this route to British citizenship.
👉 Book now: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
Training to become an immigration adviser?
Our entry-level training courses are ideal for aspiring advisers seeking IAA accreditation and for others learning immigration law for the first time.
Our next course is starting 16 June. Register now: freemovement.org.uk/product/onli...
Our entry-level training courses are ideal for aspiring advisers seeking IAA accreditation and for others learning immigration law for the first time.
Our next course is starting 16 June. Register now: freemovement.org.uk/product/onli...
June 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Training to become an immigration adviser?
Our entry-level training courses are ideal for aspiring advisers seeking IAA accreditation and for others learning immigration law for the first time.
Our next course is starting 16 June. Register now: freemovement.org.uk/product/onli...
Our entry-level training courses are ideal for aspiring advisers seeking IAA accreditation and for others learning immigration law for the first time.
Our next course is starting 16 June. Register now: freemovement.org.uk/product/onli...
⏰ Today’s the day!
Our webinar "Making sense of the tradeable points for a Skilled Worker visa" is happening this morning!
👉 Last chance to register: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
See you there!
Our webinar "Making sense of the tradeable points for a Skilled Worker visa" is happening this morning!
👉 Last chance to register: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
See you there!
June 5, 2025 at 6:01 AM
⏰ Today’s the day!
Our webinar "Making sense of the tradeable points for a Skilled Worker visa" is happening this morning!
👉 Last chance to register: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
See you there!
Our webinar "Making sense of the tradeable points for a Skilled Worker visa" is happening this morning!
👉 Last chance to register: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
See you there!
📅 1 week to go before our webinar on section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981!
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June 4, 2025 at 9:03 AM
📅 1 week to go before our webinar on section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981!
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⏳ 2 days to go!
Join us as we explore how the various tradeable points options interact with minimum salary thresholds, going rates, and the specific and differentiated treatment of new entrants and jobs in the immigration salary list.
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Join us as we explore how the various tradeable points options interact with minimum salary thresholds, going rates, and the specific and differentiated treatment of new entrants and jobs in the immigration salary list.
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June 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
⏳ 2 days to go!
Join us as we explore how the various tradeable points options interact with minimum salary thresholds, going rates, and the specific and differentiated treatment of new entrants and jobs in the immigration salary list.
👉 Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...
Join us as we explore how the various tradeable points options interact with minimum salary thresholds, going rates, and the specific and differentiated treatment of new entrants and jobs in the immigration salary list.
👉 Register here: freemovement.org.uk/product/webi...