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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

UK Bank Travel Chaos: Passenger Rights Caused By A Technical Glitch

Hundreds of flights to and from the United Kingdom have been delayed or cancelled after a technical failure in the UK air traffic control systems on 28 August 2023. Although the technical issue has been resolved, many planes and crews will be in the wrong places so there will be ongoing issues with flight schedules.…
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The UK Considers Short-Term Visa Scheme for EU Workers

The United Kingdom is considering a new short-term visa program to tackle the severe workforce shortages affecting the hospitality sector. The main goal of this proposed initiative is to bring foreign workers to the UK without causing significant changes in migration rates. This move comes as a response to the challenges posed by Brexit, the…
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EU Countries Which Granted The Most Resident Permits To Americans In 2022

Concerns about inflation, rapidly rising housing costs, and an increasing availability of remote work are just some factors that influence a significant number of Americans to move to Europe. This trend isn’t solely for temporary visits but for permanent relocation. Recent statistics reveal that over 75,000 Americans have been issued residence permits by countries within…
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EU Settlement Scheme Policy Changes

The UK government has announced changes to the EU Settlement Scheme from September 2023 which will affect those living in the UK with pre-settled status. New Immigration Rules introduced in Parliament on 17 July 2023 reveal that beginning in September 2023, those having pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) would have their status…
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EU’s Entry/Exit System to Worsen UK-French Border Congestion

According to a new report, UK passengers waiting at the French border may anticipate their wait to more than double when digital inspections for non-EU travellers are implemented. Because of the Entry/Exit System (EES), millions of non-EU travellers will have their pictures taken and fingerprints collected and stored on the EU’s database. The approach is…
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