PennImmigration

The leading immigration team at Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, dealing with immigration issues for businesses, education establishments, HNWIs & EU nationals.

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#COVID19 #immigration hotline for businesses and education providers.

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#BlackLivesMatter protests continue to highlight what it is like to be black in a racially unjust world. We're committed to equality and ensuring that people of all races feel supported and respected. Whilst we have made progress, we know we must do more: https://t.co/d1Jw99Lc9y

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We’ve been receiving a number of queries from #Tier4 sponsors relating to issues not covered by the #Covid19 guidance. If you require assistance ahead of the #EasterWeekend. Our advice line will be open from 11-12 today. Details below

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#Covid19 assistance for businesses and education providers.

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Our dedicated #covid19 hub contains all the essential information that both businesses and individuals need to navigate through these difficult times. Our dedicated helpline for Business #Immigration queries runs daily from 2-4 pm [phone]
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The specifics of the UK’s post #Brexit #immigration system were released today, generating much debate. @penn_immig cut through the noise with this overview of the key elements employers, educational establishments and individuals need to know: https://t.co/3C8gA9NmUA

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On the eve of 'Exit Day' we take a look at the position of EU nationals currently in the UK and those wishing to travel after 31 January 2020. #Brexit. https://t.co/a8Bjuqojrj

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The MAC report is out. The main recommendations include;- reducing the minimum salary requirement for both new entrants & experienced hires. Also re-confirmed; reduction in the skill level for Tier 2, abolishing the Tier 2 General cap & removing RLMT https://t.co/7wMpQEr2OP

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We are pleased to announce that Meghan Vozila has joined our London #immigration team. We are excited to have Meghan on board. https://t.co/SblO07yb4h

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We have expanded our #Immigration offering. Kelly Tomkinson will be based in our #Oxford office working alongside our corporate, commercial, employment & family teams offering specialist immigration advice to businesses & private individuals based in the Thames Valley.

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Season’s greetings from @Penn_Immig. We’ll be tweeting again in the New year.

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Our 2019 review concludes with December. In addition to it being holiday season we had an election, a Queens speech and an announcement that the Gvt will double the number of visas for scientific research fellowships after #Brexit #Immigration #visas

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Our 2019 review takes us to November. The latest ons figures showed that only 14 #innovator #visa applications submitted in 6 months. Of which 12 were approved. #immigration #entrepreneurs

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Today the PM's Withdrawal Agreement passed through Parliament. Our 2019 review takes us to October. During this month there were a lot #brexitplanning headlines. It was also the month that the EU exit ID check App finally became available on the iPhone.

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Sept 2019 saw more positive news stories for the #education sector. The Gov announces that it will reverse its position on post study work #visas for #internationalstudents and introduce a Graduate visa. Just waiting for the #immigration rule changes to make this dream a reality.

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Our 2019 review turns to August, the end to differentiation between HEI's & HEP's. Many education providers who were previously known as private providers did not enjoy the same benefits as UK universities. For example their #internationalstudents did not have work rights. #Tier4

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Following Theresa May's resignation, July 2019 saw @BorisJohnson become PM. One of his first announcements was the desire to put in place an #Australian style PBS. We will know what the MAC's recommendation is on such a system in January 2020. #immigration #visas.

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2019 saw many headlines on what the minimum salary threshold would be for #Tier2 #visa holders in the post #Brexit #immigration system. Would It be set at £30k? In June the Gvt commissioned the MAC to review. Their recommendations are expected in January 2020.

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This week we continue our review of the main #immigration news stories of 2019. May saw the U.K. expand E-Gates enabling faster entry to the U.K. from nationals of Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States.

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The #ElectionResults2019 are in. Next month the @Penn_Immig team will look at what next for the UK's future #immigration system. For now we continue our review of this year’s main news stories. April 2019 saw a compensation scheme set up for those effected by the #Windrush.