(Partner Content) Breytenbachs have some good news for readers who are still rushing to submit UK visa applications before the increase in the UK Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) takes place.

(Partner Content) Recommendations in the report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) brings welcome news for many migrants who hope to live and work in the UK.

(Partner Content) On 5 October 2020, the new Student and Child Student routes will replace the current Tier 4 (General) and Tier 4 (Child) routes.

(Partner Content) The British Embassy in South Africa is currently considering virtual ceremonies but also awaiting the go-ahead from the UK Home Office.

(Partner Content) Join our immigration experts at this webinar where they will share their experiences and tips on dealing with some complex areas of immigration law.

(Partner Content) We are glad to inform clients that some of the English test centres in South Africa are re-opening again, and it is possible to book and sit these approved SELT tests.

(Partner Content) Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants have provided a breakdown of the TB test requirements for South Africans.

(Partner Content) The deadlines for applications for the EU Settlement Scheme is coming closer, as we near the end of 2020. As Breytenbachs are receiving more and more pressing questions on the EU Settlement Scheme from clients, we have answered some of the most frequently asked questions on the issue.

(Partner Content) There have been some interesting developments in the SA immigration landscape over the past two weeks that affect South Africans living abroad and in South Africa.

(Partner Content) Are you a medical worker interested in working in the UK? Here is how to qualify for the Health and Care Visa.

(Partner Content) The status of Indefinite Leave to Remain has many advantages. It is also the final stepping stone to receiving British citizenship.

(Partner Content) Breytenbachs can confirm that the UK Government is planning to increase the Immigration Health Surcharge from 1 October 2020. This increase is still subject to Parliamentary approval, but we do expect that it will go ahead.

The Ancestral Route remains one of the most popular ways for Commonwealth citizens, with a British-born grandparent, to live and work in the UK.

(Partner Content) There are several immigration routes available to persons looking to move to the UK. The Global Talent Visa route is unusual in the sense that it aims to attract the brightest in a range of sectors to the UK.

(Partner Content) Breytenbachs is delighted to inform clients that the Home Office made some concessions to the family or private life immigration routes. The concessions will apply to migrants on these routes affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

(Partner Content) In the past two weeks, there were some new developments, due to the pandemic that impacted on the UK immigration landscape.

(Partner Content) One of the biggest concerns for UK visa applicants during the current pandemic was that their UK visa vignettes were expiring, without them being able to travel to the UK.
Fortunately, the Home Office has released official confirmation on the issue.

(Partner Content) Dependent relatives, but not dependant parents, of EU nationals need to apply for a residence document issued under the EEA Regulations before applying for pre-settled or settled status.

(Partner Content) Breytenbachs are sourcing information from the Home Office and our professional bodies daily, to assist our clients to the best of our abilities during this challenging time.

Partner Content: There are many Tier 4 students whose circumstances are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here the Home Office provides some guidelines for Tier 4 students and their sponsors.

(Partner Content) The COVID-19 pandemic is currently causing a lot of distress to migrants in the UK. Many people are unsure what the effect will be on their UK immigration status.

(Partner Content) Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants are receiving numerous queries from readers on how COVID-19 might impact on their immigration status.

(Partner Content) The UK Government made further immigration provisions for individuals affected by travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Partner Content) The impact of the COVID-19 Virus is also affecting the UK immigration landscape.

(Partner Content) All persons older than 18 years of age need to prove their knowledge of the English Language when they apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain or British citizenship.