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Resident Labour Market Test

The RLMT is a set of guidelines that encourages British businesses to try to first look at the exist...

What Is the UK Office For Talent?

In early July 2020, the UK Government published its Research & Development Roadmap which includes pl...

How Do I Link My Child to My EU Settled Status?

In our latest blog, we explain how an EU/EEA national can link their child's EU Settled Status appli...

Passport Renewal from Outside the UK - Supporting Documents

For those needing to renew their British passport from outside of the UK, we outline the supporting ...

Mental Illness and Deportation - Can Someone with Mental Illness Such as ADHD Be Deported from the UK on the Basis of a Crime They Committed?

In our latest blog, we consider whether a diagnosis of mental illness can present deportation from t...

Can An Agency Sponsor A Tier 2 Migrant? How Does It Work?

In this article, we will explin the immigration rules which apply to employment agancies involved in...

Will I Lose my Pre-settled Status if I Leave The UK?

If you have pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, we explain your rights and whether yo...

UK Visa Extensions Due to Coronavirus

In our latest article, we explain the latest guidance for migrants whose visas have expired but were...

Calculate Absence Period from the UK for ILR and British Citizenship

If you are applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or British Citizenship, you may need to cal...

British Citizenship by Double Descent

In our latest article, we review how a person born outside of the UK can acquire British citizenship...

Second Stage of The Self Employment Grant Scheme Opens

The government recently announced the opening of the second stage of the Self Employment Grant Schem...

Tier 2 ICT Cooling-Off Period Changes for 2021

More details of the post-2020 points-based immigration system are emerging, including changes to the...

EU Settlement Scheme Application for Dependants

In our latest blog, we explain how those with EU pre-settled or settled status can bring their non-E...

I am a US Citizen Married to a British National; Can I Move to the UK?

In our latest article, we review how a US citizen who has married a British national can move to the...

What is UK re-entry ban and can you remove it?

A UK re-entry ban means that a person is unable to return to the UK and will not be permitted entry ...

Switching from a Tier 2 ICT Dependent Visa to a Tier 4 Student Visa

If you are currently on a Tier 2 ICT dependant visa and are considering studying in the UK, we expla...

British Citizenship for a Child Born Abroad to Settled Parents

If you are settled in the UK and have a child under the age of 18 who was born outside of the UK, we...

Can a Parent of a British Child be Deported?

We are regularly asked whether a parent of a British child can be deported, we explain the immigrati...

How Has COVID-19 Impacted Brexit?

In our latest article, we discuss how Covid-19 has impacted Brexit in terms of reaching a trade deal...

My ILR Application Is Refused Due to A CCJ. What Can I Do?

If you have been refused ILR due to a CCJ, or you want to know if a CCJ can affect an ILR applicatio...

Domestic Workers as Victims of Human Trafficking and/or Slavery

Domestic workers in the UK who are victims of human trafficking or slavery can apply to stay in the ...

Babies Born in The UK to Student Visa Holders

If you are a UK visa holder (e.g. on a students or tier 4 visa) who is due to or has recently given ...

How To Get A Deportation Order Revoked

Many deportation orders are challenged on human rights grounds. If you are looking to get your depor...

What Crimes Can Lead To Deportation?

You can be deported from the UK if you commit a crime and are sentenced to 12 months or more impriso...

UKVCAS Service Points Start To Reopen

Across the UK, UKVCAS Service Points are reopening, enabling the enrolment of biometric information ...

Can EU Citizens Claim Benefits in the UK After Brexit?

For EU citizens to be able to claim benefits in the UK after January 1st 2021, it is best to secure ...

Is There an Exemption from Deportation in the UK After Ten years?

In our latest article, we discuss whether it is possible for a foreign national to be exempted from ...

English Test - CEFR level B1

In this article, we explain what is meant by CEFR level B1 for English language proficiency, and whi...

What is Meant by Section 3C Leave?

If you are unsure what is meant by Section 3C leave, we explain when it applies, when it does not ap...

Switching from Tier 4 Main Applicant to Dependant

In our latest article, we discuss the practicalities of switching from a Tier 4 visa to a Tier 4 dep...

Tier 2 ICT Dependent Visa

The Tier 2 ICT dependent visa provides a great deal of flexibility and freedom for holders. We expla...

Can a Child and Partner be a Dependant?

In our latest article, we answer a recent question we received on what is meant by a dependant visa,...

British Citizenship Application for a Child

In our latest article, we discuss who may be eligible to register for British citizenship as a child...

Sponsor Licence Change of Circumstances

A UK sponsor licence holder must inform change of circumstances to the Home Office as part of your r...

How to Switch from Dependant Visa to Skilled Worker / Tier 2 Visa

If you hold a dependant visa, you can switch to a Skilled Worker visa (previously Tier 2 work visa) ...

Appealing to the First-Tier Tribunal

For migrants who have received a negative decision from the Home Office, we explain whether you can ...

Termination of Employment on Tier 2 or Skilled Worker Visa

If you currently hold a valid Tier 2 or Skilled worker visa and your employment is terminated early,...

Can I Switch from a Student Visa to a Work Visa Before My Course Ends?

You cannot switch from UK Student visa to UK work visa before your course ends under the new UK immi...

Can an Asylum Seeker Get Married in the UK Before a Decision is Made?

In our latest blog, we consider whether asylum seekers awaiting a decision on their matter can get m...

Can I Change My Tier 2 Visa on the Basis of My Child with a British Spouse?

For a tier 2 visa holder, getting married to a British citizen and having a child in the UK opens up...

Transfer Your Visa from an Expired to a New Passport

If you have recently or are planning to apply for a new passport, you may be wondering if you need t...

Can Tier 2 Dependant Visa Holders Study in the UK?

As a Tier 2 dependant visa holder, you may decide to study while you are here in the UK. We explain ...

What is Limited Leave to Remain in the UK?

Understand what limited leave to remain means in the UK and the difference between leave to remain a...

English Language Requirement Exemption for UK Visas

If you are applying for a UK visa of any type with an English language requirement, you may be exemp...

Can an Immigration Judge Be Biased?

In November 2019, the Upper Tribunal ruled in MR v Home office secretary that an immigration judge's...

How to Bring My Family to The UK After Gaining Indefinite Leave to Remain?

Spouses, Partners, dependent children and dependant relatives of settled persons can apply for a vis...

My Partner Has Convictions in the UK Can We Apply for a Spouse Visa?

If your partner or spouse has a conviction in the UK, and is applying for a spouse visa Due to prior...

Will Claiming Child Benefits Affect My Visa?

Claiming child benefits if you are subject to immigration control may result in curtailment of leave...

Help - I Missed My Immigration Hearing and I Have A Deportation Order

Your lawyer will file a motion with the Tribunal to reopen the hearing and request a stay of deporta...

Switching from Student Visa to Skilled Worker Visa in 2024

You can switch your Tier 4 student visa to Tier 2 skilled worker visa in the UK if you have a job of...

Can I Get Married in the UK on a Student Visa?

For Students on a tier 4 study visa in the UK that decides to get married, can freely get married a...

Does a Traffic Offence Affect British Citizenship or ILR in the UK?

Depending on the circumstances, a traffic offence may affect British citizenship or indefinite leave...

The Ending Of Freedom of Movement

Will Freedom of Movement come to an end when the Brexit transition period ends on 31 Dec 2020? Give...

Processing Times For Restricted And Unrestricted COS

For anyone looking to work in the UK, receive a Certificate of Sponsorship either 'restricted' or '...

How Coronavirus Has Affected UK Immigration

The Coronavirus outbreak around the globe has undoubtedly affected lives and... For Migrants either ...

How immigrants can find Tier 2 sponsoring jobs in the UK?

To find a Tier 2 sponsorship job in the UK you will have to apply to a company with a sponsor licenc...

Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa - Top Three Tips For Successfully Pitching Your Business

To find out how to successfully apply for a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Visa call our expert immi...

What changes can you expect for Tier 2 of the points based system from April 2017?

Find out what changes you can expect for Tier 2 of the points based system from April 2017? Contact ...

How Tech Start-ups Can Recruit The Overseas Talent They Need To Grow

How can UK tech start-ups take advantage of the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visa to recruit the tale...

Five Myth About How EU Law affects the UK

A lot of misinformation provided by the leave campaign in the EU referendum enclosed the amount of U...

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