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

Every year, thousands of international students switch from a tier 4 study visa to a tier 2 work vis...

Extending a Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Where a Member of An Entrepreneurial Team Has Left and the Business Idea Has Changed

If you were granted a Tier 1 entrepreneur visa with a co-entrepreneur (known as an entrepreneurial t...

If a Tier 2 Migrant's Contract is Terminated, When Does the Tier 2 Visa End?

If a Tier 2 migrant's contract is terminated, when will their visa end? We explain the reporting ru...

When is an Employment Verification Letter Needed for a U.S. Spouse Green Card Application?

Find out everything you need to know about submitting an Employment Verification Letter with your U....

H4 Dependent Visa Application and Restrictions

The H4 dependant visa is for family members of H-1b visa holders coming into the US for work. USCIS ...

Can I Change My Judge If I Think they are Biased?

If you have reason to believe your judge may be biased, can they be changed? We explain the types o...

COVID-19: Are Super Priority Services Currently Available?

As UK Visas and Immigration processing starts to return to normal after the COVID-19 lockdown, many ...

Renewing Discretionary Leave to Remain applications and Fees

In our latest blog, we discuss what is meant by discretionary leave, and the process and fees for re...

Can I Sponsor a Tier 2 Migrant to Work in Another Company?

Transferring Tier 2 sponsored staff from one company to another may be possible without those staff ...

Married for Years without Applying for Spouse Visa: Applying for ILR Based on the Age of Relationship

If you are a non-EEA citizen who has been married for many years to a person settled in the UK, but ...

My Tier 5 Youth Mobility is About to Expire, Can My Employer Sponsor Me?

You may be unsure of your options if your Tier 5 Youth Mobility visa is due to expire and you wish t...

When A Dependant Gains Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa, Is Their ILR Visa Still A Dependant Visa or Their Own?

In our latest article, we discuss whether when a dependant gains ILR, their ILR is held entirely in ...

Switching from a Tier 2 ICT Visa to a Spouse visa

Is switching from a Tier 2 ICT visa to a spouse visa the best option for you? We explain the implic...

How COVID-19 Has Worsened the Plight of UK Migrants

A new report by the Kanlungan Filipino Consortium has highlighted the precarious situation of many m...

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 Does Exercising Your Treaty Rights Mean?

Find out what exercising your Treaty rights means in EU law. For expert assistance with your immigra...

Changes Made to Government Flexible Furlough Scheme Rules

On 1st July, 2020, the government's 'flexible furlough scheme' officially started - we explain the h...

Exemption From Financial Requirements In Spouse Visa Extension

In our latest blog, we consider whether it is possible to be exempted from the financial requirement...

Sponsor Does Not Meet the Financial Requirement, We are Not Married But Have a Child, What Are Our Options?

If you are considering applying for a family partner visa but do not meet the financial requirements...

Refused Asylum Seekers and NHS Debt

In this article, we examine the plight of refused asylum seekers who have incurred an NHS debt. With...

Can a Person in an Arranged Marriage Apply for a Spouse Visa, Given the Genuine Relationship Test Requirement?

How do the Home Office view arranged marriages when assessing spouse visa applications for genuine a...

I Qualify for ILR But Have Lost One of My Passports. Will this Affect my ILR Application Based on 10 Years Continuous Residence?

If you are about to apply for ILR under the long-residence route and have lost one of your passports...

Travelling to the UK Post COVID on a Tier 2 Visa Expired Vignette

If your Tier 2 30-day entry clearance vignette sticker has expired due to COVID-19 restrictions, we ...

Global Talent Visa Stage 2 - Documents Required

The Global Talent Visa is one of the UK's newest and most exciting visa categories. In our latest a...

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...

Applying for UK Refugee Family Reunion Visa

If you have recently been given asylum, but you have family members back home, you can now be reunit...

If I Get Funding for My Business During My Studies, Can I Switch from a Study Visa to an Entrepreneur visa?

In our latest article, we clarify the rules on switching from a tier 4 visa for prospective business...

How Can I Appeal Against a Deportation Order from the UK?

If you or a family member have received a deportation order, it is essential to act decisively and s...

ILR Ancestry Visa

If you have held an Ancestry visa for five or more years, you may be eligible for indefinite leave t...

Tier 2 ICT Dependent Visa

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

Financial Requirements for Unmarried Partner Visa

We explain the essentials of the financial requirements which must be met when applying for a partne...

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,...

Can EU/EEA Citizens Be Deported from the UK After Brexit?

We examine the latest developments regarding EU/EEA national's rights to live in the UK after Brexit...

Can I Add a Step Child As a Dependant on My Visa Application?

We discuss whether a step-child can be added as a dependant to a visa application in our latest arti...

British Citizenship Application for a Child

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

On What Grounds Can My UK Visa Application be Refused?

The Home Office can refuse a visa application for a multitude of reasons; we explain some of the mos...

Sponsor Licence - Change of Circumstances

Being a sponsor license holder comes with considerable compliance obligations including reporting an...

Do We Truly Understand the Scale of Modern Slavery in the UK? And What Does It Tell Us About Our Immigration System?

In our latest article, we discuss modern slavery in the context of immigration following recent medi...

When is the Earliest Time to Apply for a Visa Renewal or ILR?

When it comes time to apply for a visa extension, or for ILR, timing is crucial; apply too early or ...

Can I Enter the UK or USA After Being Deported?

In our latest article, we discuss entering the UK or USA after being deported. For expert assistance...

Switching from Tier 2 Dependant Partner Visa to a Tier 2 General Visa

Is it possible to switch from a Tier 2 dependant visa to a Tier 2 general visa, and if not, what are...

Tier 2 Visa Holder Made Redundant Due to COVID-19 - What are My Options?

If you are a Tier 2 work visa holder and have been made redundant due to COVID-19, we explain your o...

Making an EEA Family Residence Permit Application Out-Of-Country

The EEA Family Permit scheme allows non-EEA direct and extended family members of EEA nationals in t...

Getting Ready for Brexit 2021: Care Home Staff

The UK government has made it clear that after 2021, as a result of Brexit, lower-skilled immigratio...

What Are the Benefits of Being a Commonwealth Citizen in the UK?

In our latest blog, we discuss the potential benefits of Being a Commonwealth citizen in the UK. Fo...

How to get travel information

Travel advice for British residents travelling overseas during the coronavirus pandemicCharter fligh...

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...

Top Tips on Starting Up A Business in The Netherlands

Whether you have an existing business you would like to establish in the Netherlands or you are plan...

The new skilled immigration law in Germany

Germany's New regulation introduced on March 1st, 2020... The Skilled Immigration Act, is a new law ...

Canada Immigration and Visa Processing Fees Increase In 2020: What to Prepare For

The Canadian Immigration Department is adjusting immigration fees effective April 30th, 2020 related...

How Coronavirus Has Affected UK Immigration

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

Dealing with Work Absences Caused by The Coronavirus Pandemic - Tier 2/4/5

The Coronavirus pandemic has caused disruptions at workplaces forcing Tier 2,5... to be furloughed. ...

Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits to US Immigrants

Due to the outbreak, U.S Immigrants workers that have valid work authorization but are unemployed th...

When You Should Use the Coronavirus Immigration Helpline

You can contact the Coronavirus Immigration Helpline to answer queries via CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk or ...

Urgent Home Office Guidance for Employers Regarding Furloughing Tier 2 Sponsored Workers

The Home Office has stated that employers cannot furlough the only Tier 2 Sponsored workers and keep...

Government Pulls Immigration Bill Off Parliamentary Table

As the British Government is still determined to break away from the EU by end of 2020, the Immigrat...

Bring Me Home- Advice for British Citizens Stranded Abroad Due to COVID-19

For British Citizen travellers stranded abroad and unable to return home due to the coronavirus pand...

How to Apply for a Schengen Visa

A Schengen Visa permits you to travel easily within most European countries for up to 90 days to tr...

Top US Immigration Changes That Affect Immigrants In 2020

The USCIS saw 834,000 successful US Citizenship Applications scale through in 2019. However, this ye...

COVID-19: Temporary Changes to Visa Extensions and Switching

This article is a comprehensive guide to government advice regarding UK visa extensions and switchin...

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