Before discussing the changes and the introduction of a new post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System, let us briefly outline of the old system. From 2021 there will be a lot of changes. To make it an easy and enjoyable read for
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John and Gwen are in love. They recently married. John lives in the UK. He has a house and works on a full-time basis. Gwen is a visa national. She needs a visa to enter the UK and live with
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Can British Citizens Still Benefit from EU Law?
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Impact of Coronavirus on Your Visa
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Brexit Timeline: Key Dates
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Today, on 31 October 2019, the UK was supposed to leave the EU ‘do or die’, according to Boris Johnson. It did not happen. He has agreed a deal with the EU but the bill implementing it has been put
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Why Do Irish Citizens Need to Consider Applying under the EU Settlement Scheme?
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The End of Free Movement Era
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Do You Need to Apply under the EU Settlement Scheme if Your Residence Document is Still Valid?
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How Can Children of EU Citizen Get Their British Citizenship If They Are Born abroad?
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