Business Immigration Update - Key Developments From 2023

Introduction

During this webinar, expert speaker Shara Pledger will provide an invaluable round-up of key developments in business immigration from 2023, making it ideal for busy practitioners who want to stay up to date with this fast-paced area of law.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• The general picture:
• Increases to migrant numbers, especially Skilled Workers and anticipated 2024 changes that will drive net migration down
• The disproportionate impact of Health and Care visas and how dependants will be controlled in this area
• Changes to entry to business immigration routes
• Move towards Electronic Travel Authorisation for visitors
• Expansion of Youth Mobility options and the impact of trade agreements on UK immigration policy
• Switching updates for students and family members
• Reporting requirement for sponsored and unsponsored offshore workers
• Changes to processing
• Fee increases
• Continued move towards digital applications and status
• Route closures and changes
• Innovator Founder replaced earlier rules in a revamped category
• Offshore Wind Workers concession ended causing difficulties for the energy sector
• Student dependant route closed

This webinar was recorded on 17th January 2024