Seraphus News

UK immigration law changed significantly in 2025. Through our casework and partnerships, Seraphus saw the real impact of these changes on employers, workers, families and people seeking asylum. From helping employers understand higher salary thresholds to employ workers, to supporting asylum seekers with family reunion, and advising people ahead of major changes to settlement rules, […]

At Seraphus, our commitment to EU citizens and their EU citizen family members goes beyond casework. Whilst we provide frontline support to individuals navigating the complex legal landscape of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), we also collaborate with the wider sector serving these communities to help ensure EU citizens can secure and exercise their rights […]

This summer, Sheffield celebrated the 10th edition of Migration Matters Festival. Taking place during the 3rd week of June, that same week as Refugee Week, it is a culmination of both Sheffield’s long history of supporting migration, as the first City of Sanctuary in the UK, as well as the cultural value that migrant communities […]

Since the UK left the EU and EU citizens living here have faced a new immigration reality through the introduction of the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS).  There have been challenges for those citizens, and the organisations supporting them, in making sure they retain their rights to reside, work and live in the UK. Especially for […]

In February 2025, Seraphus took over the coordination of the Civil Society EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) Alliance from New Europeans UK, who successfully convened the group since 2023. We are excited to bring the Alliance into our pro-bono work at Seraphus. As a team of leading immigration experts in the UK and with our position as advisers to the Delegation […]

Seraphus has been working with NHS Education for Scotland (NES) to develop practical resources for GP practices so they can sponsor international medical graduates (IMGs). This work is part of our role as a delivery partner for Scotland’s Migration Service. Established by Scottish Government, the service supports individuals and Scottish employers so Scotland can continue to […]

Over the past eight weeks, the Government has invited legal professionals and organisations with interest in Civil legal aid to take part in a consultation on proposed reform to the legal aid structure and fees as a apart of a Review of Civil Legal Aid.  Seraphus has chosen to make a submission to this consultation because we believe […]

Seraphus is seeking a paid intern to work on our community outreach project in Scotland for 6 months, for 2 days per week. We are looking for someone currently in education living in Scotland who is passionate about supporting migrant communities, or who has experience of organising community events and engaging diverse community groups. The […]

We have made the decision to stop posting on X, formerly Twitter. This decision has been a long time coming, as the platform has increasingly enabled harmful rhetoric and ideologies under its current ownership. The recent actions taken by its owner during the US presidential inauguration represent a deeply troubling alignment with hate and division. […]

2024 has been an important year for UK immigration law, with several significant changes introduced that impact all corners of the immigration system, from changes to asylum policy and digitalisation, to business and family immigration alike. Below, we outline some of the notable updates and what they mean. Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) The phased rollout […]

As the year comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to look back on what’s been a busy and rewarding 2024 at Seraphus. This year has been about growth, new challenges, and making a real impact for the people and communities we support. One significant milestone this year was finalising our project with St […]

In this article, Seraphus staff member highlights the work being done to support people seeking asylum and migrants in local communities across the UK. With this, we want to emphasise the many ways in which local initiatives and organisations can make a difference in the hostile environment faced by displaced individuals and migrant communities. Moving […]

In his previous articles, Seraphus director Christopher Desira has looked at the concept of migration, the dynamic between migrants, the international community and the state, as well as the shortcomings of these entities in protecting the latter. In this article, Christopher presents the legal concept of ‘jus cogens’ and begins to explore how appealing to […]

In this article, Seraphus staff member highlights the work being done to support people seeking asylum and migrants in local communities across the UK. With this, we want to emphasise the many ways in which local initiatives and organisations can make a difference in the hostile environment faced by displaced individuals and migrant communities. In […]