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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules

22 October 2020 · Home Office

Proposed by Kevin Foster Con Torbay

Immigration

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Home Secretary laid a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules before the House on 2020-10-22
  • These changes introduce the new Hong Kong BN(O) route and extend the Afghan Interpreter ex-gratia scheme
  • The rules aim to implement recommendations from the Law Commission for clarity and prepare for the end of free movement on December 31, 2020

Issue summary

The Home Secretary is laying before the House a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules regarding the UK's Points-Based Immigration System.

Action requested

These changes introduce the new Hong Kong BN(O) route and extend the Afghan Interpreter ex-gratia scheme, implement recommendations from the Law Commission for clarity, and prepare for the end of free movement on December 31, 2020. The rules will generally commence between December 1 and January 1.

Key facts

  • Changes to the Immigration Rules are part of the Future Points-Based Immigration System.
  • New Hong Kong BN(O) route introduced for citizens who want to live and work in the UK.
  • Afghan Interpreter ex-gratia scheme extended.
  • EEA nationals will not be granted permission until after January 1, 2021 due to free movement rights.
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