Wednesday, 30 July

Life in the UK: NOT the Test- Session 1-English Language & Settlement

For migrants, acquiring language skills and understanding the modern local culture and support structures is vital for integration.

By Nilmini Roelens

Date and time

Location

Online

Agenda

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM

Introduction and recent changes to visas

Nilmini Roelens

Nilmini Roelens, Roelens Solicitors: The provisions of the Immigration white paper of May 2025 are beginning to kick in. There are numerous changes yet to come and these include the concepts of earne...

1:22 PM - 1:30 PM

Guest speaker - Accessing essential English skills ESOL

Patrick McLaughlin, Abingdon & Whitney College

1:30 PM - 1:38 PM

Guest speaker - Support Structures - Children: Language & integration

Eresha Jayatillake, Kudos Tuition

1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

Conclusion and Q&A

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour

On the anniversary of last Summer's riots, as specialist immigration lawyers, we recognise that the racial tensions in the UK may have been partly due to lack of integration support for migrant communities. We believe that communication and understanding are key to integration.

We propose a mini series of lunchtime talks which deal with practical steps and resources to enable newly arrived migrants to the UK to find their bearings.

This is NOT the 'Life in the UK TEST' but we hope attending these webinars with expert speakers, will help individuals navigate the complexities of life in Britain.

The first three sessions in this series are as follows:

Session1 - English Language and Settlement

Session 2 - Working and Setting up in Business

Session 3 - Families, Medical Care and Education

Organised by

Nilmini Roelens

Nilmini Roelens is the Founder and Principal Solicitor of Roelens Solicitors.

She has three decades of experience in Immigration law and a deep interest in Business Immigration. She provides bespoke in-house training for companies and undertakes training for other immigration lawyers via highly regarded specialist Immigration law training providers . She has acted as a Consultant Solicitor to other specialist immigration law firms. She has held numerous webinars providing guidance to businesses employing migrant workers and has written many articles in specialist fora. She has contributed to editorials of international Chambers of Commerce.

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