Aussies May Get a Free Pass on their UK Visas Soon

A recent proposal by London Mayor Boris Johnson can give the chance for Australians to come to the UK without needing visas. This was done partly in response to a significant dip of 35% in Australian immigration, from 1999 to 2011. The "bilateral mobility zone" agreement being proposed will be established between the two countries, which will be patterned closely after Australia and New Zealand’s trans-Tasman agreement. Aussies can then travel, work, and live in the UK with little trouble, though they will not be able to access welfare benefits immediately.

How Solicitors Can Help Appeal Against Deportation

Whether for work, educational, or asylum purposes, the United Kingdom draws hundreds of thousands of immigrants each year. However, relocating to this great country the legal way is no easy task. To lawfully reside in England, one must be authorised by the Home Office first or else face deportation. In fact, even children whose parents have already been granted British citizenship can still be deported.

Coping with Current Immigration Policies

Prime Minister David Cameron recently said that the “magnetic pull” of U.K. benefits is one of the reasons why a lot of people want to migrate to the nation. Many aspire to one day live a better life in the U.K. than continue on what they are accustomed to in their birth countries. But the recent pronouncements from the government have made it clear that they would start taking firm action to ensure that the Kingdom’s citizens are put first.

While the new policy might seem burdensome to those who seek to migrate to the U.K., policymakers have clarified that this does not mean that there’s no longer a chance for foreigners to gain citizenship. Those who want to come to Britain for the right reasons and those who seek to contribute to the welfare of the society, and not just benefit from it, are always welcome to go through the legal process of achieving citizenship.