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Each Party's Manifesto For Brexit

Each Party's Manifesto for Brexit - Three parties three approaches. Understand what each party is sa...

UK Elections - What are each party plans for International students?

UK Elections - What are each party plans for International students? Issues here include fate of pos...

Britain Has Left The Building

Sir Tim Barrow hand delivered Theresa May's letter to President Donald Tusk, officially informing hi...

EU Citizens and Comprehensive Sickness Insurance - What's the Big Secret?

EU Citizens and Comprehensive Sickness Insurance (CSI) - What's the Big Secret? EU citizens will nee...

Landlords' immigration checks fuelling discrimination - New report claims

Right to rent checks fueling discrimination. New report finds. Contact us today to deal with your en...

Don't Lose Your Top Talent

Startups need top talent to grow and proper. The Tier 2 visa route makes this possible. Smart busine...

EU Settlement Scheme: Family Permit For Non-EEA Family Members

The EU settlement scheme also allows family members as well as non-EEA family members of EU national...

Spouse visa English Language Requirement

Spouse visa English language requirement: The minimum standard required, as appropriate, level A1 or...

Genuine Causes for Overstaying a UK Visa

obtaining a visa for the UK the rules are complex and they are constantly evolving. The onus tends t...

The UK Shortage Occupation List

Planning to come to the UK, at this time of Shortage Occupation, then you will normally require havi...

Top 11 Most Ridiculous Reasons for Visa Overstay

In this article you will see the top 11 most ridiculous reasons why people overstay on their visa in...

Why Did The UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Close?

A statement was released by the Home Office Announcing the closing of the tier 1 entrepreneur visa I...

Will an Australian-style Immigration System Work in the UK?

Many experts see the Australian style point-based system as a robust immigration system and have bee...

Can Meghan Markle Still Secure British Citizenship?

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is not yet a British Citizen, some may think she is by right, ...

The Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Extension Demystified

This article details how to ensure that your Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension application is grant...

UK Immigration Rules Not Fit For Purpose

The rules need to be streamlined. At the moment, it is virtually incomprehensible for ordinary peopl...

Five Things To Remember When Applying For a UK Spouse Visa Extension

Be in no doubt, the application process for an extension of a UK Spouse Visa is not a mere formality...

Start-up Visa and Innovator Visa Endorsement - The Basics

If you are from outside the European Economic Area, the Start-up or Innovator Visa provides a viable...

A Quick Guide To The Family Visa Minimum Income Requirements

For family members wishing to join a loved one already in the UK, knowing the exact minimum income r...

What is the Controversy Around American Dirt and Migration?

The New novel, American Dirt, by Jeanine Cummins, received a mix of praise and vitriol. She exposed ...

New Home Office Guidance on Refusing ILR for Tax Discrepancies

On 16th January 2020, the Home Office issued new guidance for assessing Tier 1 (General) ILR applica...

Our Top Tips for Preparing for a Sponsor License Home Office Compliance Visit

Home office compliance visit may be announced or unannounced. In other to prepare for a sponsor lice...

Top Tips on Mastering the Spouse Visa Interview

In a spouse visa interview, there are series of questions asked to check the genuineness of your rel...

Should You Consider Using the UK Immigration Priority Application Service?

The UKVCAS Priority services is not available for all applications, opting for it can be of consider...

Meeting the Spouse Visa Adequate Accommodation Requirements

When submitting your application for a spouse/partner visa in the UK, you will need to provide evide...

Your Questions Answered: The PBS Dependant Migrant Route

Dependants of PBS Migrants can apply and join their loves one/s under the current UK Immigration rul...

Introducing the New Global Talent Route

The New Global Talent route is open to individuals who are leaders or show exceptional promise in th...

The Top UK Industries in Need of Non-Eu Talent (Tier 2 Visa)

As the UK leaves the EU by end of Jan. 2020, the top five industries which are most in need of non-E...

Top Three Changes To Immigration Law In 2019

UK Immigration was subject to a whirlwind of changes last year. In this article, we list our top 3 c...

What Documents Do I Need for a Spouse Visa?

Several documents will need to be submitted with your spouse Visa application, including: your curre...

7 Trending Stay at Home Jobs for a UK Migrant Spouse

Finding home-based employment can offer considerable advantages and flexibility. Several options are...

Getting Indefinite Leave to Remain on A Spouse Visa

Non-EEA nationals who have lived legally in the UK for a reasonable length of time are allowed to ap...

Is the World Ignoring Climate Change Migrants?

UN forecasts estimate that there could be anywhere between 25 million and 1 billion environmental mi...

Can I Stay in The UK If I Divorce?

Going through a divorce does not mean the end of your stay in Britain. There are other ways you can ...

The Most In-Demand Jobs of the 2020s

We will look into five to ten years from now, to discuss the hottest occupations of the next decade ...

Your Essential Guide to Sponsor Licence Reporting and Recording Duties

This guide gives insight on things to consider before applying for a sponsor licence. It touches upo...

The MAC Immigration Law Recommendations

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) refused the idea of UK government moving fully to an Australi...

Why Choose An SRA Regulated Immigration Law Firm?

Choosing the wrong immigration Solicitor can make the difference between receiving clearance or outr...

Tier 1 Extension Entrepreneur Refusal - why, and what can be done?

Living on a Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa in the UK, you may be considering extending your visa after you...

Switching from a Spouse Visa to Tier 2 Visa

If you wish to switch your visa from Spouse to a Tier 2 in the UK, this article discusses the condit...

How Will Coronavirus Impact Immigration to the UK

Although the UK government are not immediately placing restrictions on people entering the UK in rel...

Has the British Government Learnt from The Windrush Scandal

The Windrush Scandal was one of the most shameful incidents in modern British history and exposed ma...

Spousal Visa Access To Benefits

Can I Access UK benefits if I hold a spouse Visa? As a Spouse Visa holder in the UK, you may be wond...

Spouse Visa Right To Work

It is possible to Switch from a Tier 5 work visa in the UK to a Spouse visa if you meet the eligibil...

Switching a Tier 5 Visa to a Spouse Visa

UK Spouse Visa holders can work full-time and without restrictions. In addition, there are no limita...

How to Prepare for Life in The UK Test

To carefully prepare for Life in The UK Test, read this complete guide on how best to study for Life...

Our Guide to the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)

The Immigration Health Surcharge is a required payment for majority of non-EEA visa applicants, depe...

Understanding Retained Rights of Residence for EEA Nationals in the UK

Certain family members of EEA nationals can retain their rights of residence in the UK if the spons...

Can an Illegal Immigrant Get Married in the UK?

For illegal immigrants who wish to get married in the UK, one of the first hurdle to hit is applying...

How Can I Find a Tier 2 or 5 Sponsorship Employer?

If you are from outside of the EEA/EU and are looking to work in the UK, use this guide to find out ...

How Can I Get UK Citizenship Through Investment?

Investment in the UK will guarantee citizenship if an EU/EEA Citizen An investor must have stayed co...

Sponsor Licence Renewal Guidance: How Long Does a Sponsor Licence Last?

There is no limit on the number of times a business can renew Any existing sponsor licence holders c...

How Much Is The Tory In-Fighting Affecting The Stability And Direction Of The Country?

Are the current issues within the Conservative party really serving the country well? Hear the thoug...

Illegal Immigration: Has The "Hostile Environment" Worked?

The hostile environment is a sprawling web of immigration controls embedded in the immigration rules...

New Fees Increase Announcements

Home Office announces latest increase to immigration and visa application fees.

Theresa May Announces Post Brexit Immigration Policy

EU citizens will no longer be given priority to live and work in Britain in a radical overhaul of im...

Why A Previous Visit To The UK Is Beneficial For A Tier 1 Entrepreneur Application

If you have previously visited the UK this could be beneficial in your Tier 1 Entrepreneur applicati...

Keeping Your Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa

Maintaining the eligibility criteria for the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa can be a thing of concern when...

Home Secretary Announces New Start-Up Visa

New start-up visa route announced by the Home Secretary. A new visa for people wanting to start a (t...

What Are We Going to Miss Most from The EU After Brexit

The imminent immigration changes that accompanies Brexit will sure have huge impacts on the UK econo...