UK immigration visas: Happy New 2017 Year from us and a review of recent changes from “them”.
The above heading was meant to re-phrase the famous catchphrase by The Two Ronnies “It’s “Goodnight” from me. And it’s “Goodnight” from him”, one of the most iconic TV shows / TV personalities in the British history. So, it is a wish of a Happy New Year for 2017 from us at 1 st 4Immigration. And it is a summary of the 2016 visa rules changes from “them” at the UK Government (brought to you by us). For all: there is no more grace period for “legally” overstaying in the UK for 28 days. Only a 14-day period is accepted and only if there were compassionate circumstances, such as a serious illness, Royal Mail delay etc. This is the most important change, in our view, which can potentially affect many more migrants than any other change. Spouses, fiancées and partners of British citizens will need to achieve A2 level of English language when applying for a visa extension from May 2017. This was announced during the autumn 2016. Sponsored workers under Tier 2 (Gen