The UK government has stressed that Albanian migrants to the UK may not need international protection as their country is relatively safe. As a result, claiming asylum in the UK can be challenging for Albanian citizens.

On 4 December 2023, the UK government announced changes to the immigration system that took effect from March 2024. In response, we have pulled together the information on how this will impact international recruits across NHS trusts. 

UK immigration news includes key changes to UKVI’s third-party services, updates on the latest net migration statistics.

Claiming asylum in the UK is a complex legal process. There are eligibility criteria for who can apply for asylum. You must be eligible and you must attend at least one interview with a Home Office immigration official who will assess your case.

The UK Immigration Office can refuse a UK Visitor Visa application for certain reasons. If your visa application was denied, there are some things you can do about that.

The UK government is introducing a new digital immigration system to replace the existing Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) cards, passport stamps and stickers with eVisas. Here’s what you need to know:

The Immigration Health Surcharge allows foreign migrants in the UK to access most National Health Services (NHS) at no further costs and in the same capacity as ordinary residents. 

The NHS is the UK’s national health service provider, some NHS services are free to all but whether you can use other services for free depends on the immigration status that you hold.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper outlined the government’s new approach to immigration, linking migration policy with labour market needs. We look into what the changes might mean for you.