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There are constant changes and updates to immigration rules and policy, our selection of UK and US immigration news and articles can help you keep up-to-date.
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29 September 2023
US News | US admits Israel into the Visa Waiver Program
The Visa Waiver Program, administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in consultation with the State Department, permits citizens and…
19 September 2023
US News | US Department of State has released the October 2023 Visa Bulletin
The Visa Bulletin is issued by the Department of State every month and summarizes the availability of US immigrant visas, providing updates on how…
15 September 2023
Immigration and nationality fees to increase from 4 October 2023
Following an announcement on Thursday 13 July 2023 that the Government would increase immigration and nationality application fees, the Home Office…
14 September 2023
ILPA’s Journal of Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Law has published an article co-written by LDI Paralegal Catriona Fraser Barclay
The UK Government wants to become a global AI superpower. This article demonstrates that the Government’s existing implementation of data protection…
13 September 2023
US News | All available Diversity Visas issued for FY2023
The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program (DV Program) makes up to 55,000 immigrant visas per year available for individuals who are from countries with…
24 August 2023
Jennifer Stevens has been named in the 2024 Best Lawyers in the US for immigration
It is with great pleasure to share that Jennifer Stevens has been named for the fourth consecutive year in the Immigration category for the upcoming…
10 August 2023
Illegal working penalties to triple in 2024
The Government has announced a significant increase to civil penalty fines for firms employing workers without the right to work in the UK.
27 July 2023
New legislation confirms British nationality for UK-born children of EU citizens
Following the case of R (on the application of Roehrig) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 31 (Admin), the Home Office promised…
21 July 2023
LDI continues to be ranked as Band 1 in Chambers & Partners High Net Worth 2023 guide
Laura Devine Immigration is delighted to continue to be ranked as Band 1 in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 guide for Immigration.