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ARTICLE · 04 NOVEMBER 2020

UKVI Releases New ‘Statement Of Changes'

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UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has published a new ‘Statement of Changes' that confirms some outstanding details of the U.K.'s new points-based immigration system.

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UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has published a new 'Statement of Changes' that confirms some outstanding details of the U.K.'s new points-based immigration system. The newly published document also provides additional details on amendments to the existing rules. 

Most of the changes announced will take effect from 9 am on 1st December 2020. 

The current Tier 2 (General) and (ICT) routes will close on 30th November 2020. Therefore, any applications submitted on 1st December onwards will be subject to the new rules, even where a Certificate of Sponsorship has been assigned under the current system. 

The Global Immigration Team at Envoy Global has broken down these brand-new updates below.

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