Brexit was perhaps the biggest fundamental change to life in the UK in recent memory.

Every single industry and person was affected, and no-one more so than the families and individuals looking to make the UK their home in a post-Brexit world.

Seeking asylum or right to remain in the UK has never been a simple process, and Brexit has only complicated matters further, making what is already a highly-stressful and worrying time ever more so.

As leading immigration solicitors in Glasgow we work with those involved in immigration proceedings every single day, assisting with Visa applications, representing clients in appeal hearings, and generally providing advice and support to those entrenched in the complex immigration system.

What was the impact of Brexit on Immigration Law?

The biggest change to the UK immigration system following Brexit affected EU nationals as the legislation ended free movement between the UK and EU nations.

Now, if a person from the EU wishes to come to the UK to live and work, they must go through the same points based system as those from outside of the EU, although there are certain exceptions for those who have regularly worked in the UK in the past such as the Frontier Worker Permit.

If this is not applicable and you are looking to move to the UK for work under the points based system, the most common way to do so is via the skilled worker visa.

This visa replaced the Tier 2 (General) migrant route just prior to Brexit and follows many of the same principles with a few key differences including the removal of the resident labour market test and the limit on the amount of time that can be spent into the UK on such a visa.

This is just one of the many complex terms and conditions that are in place for workers looking to move to the UK and for companies looking to bring in talented individuals from overseas in a post Brexit world.

Navigating these proceedings is complex at the best of times and it is highly recommended that you only ever do so with a qualified and experienced immigration lawyer by your side. Their knowledge and skills in the world of immigration will be invaluable, no matter the nature of your application.

Getting Immigration Advice

If you are involved in any stage of immigration proceedings, from a work Visa application to a right to remain appeal hearing, having a top immigration lawyer to advise and represent you can make a huge difference.

Keeping track of all the latest legislation, rules, regulations, and processes is a full-time job and certainly not something that you can be expected to do whilst working and living your own life.

Immigration lawyers, on the other hand, do spend their time studying the very latest developments to ensure that they are able to provide the very highest standard of service to their clients.

They will be by your side every step of the way and ensure no detail is every overlooked.