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Start-Up Visa

The start up visa was introduced to replace the Tier 1 Graduate entrepreneur visa. Most of the requi...

Naturalisation Application Refusal - On The Basis Of Failure To Meet Good Character

British citizenship application refused on the basis of failure to meet the good character requireme...

Introducing the UK NHS Visa

When introducing the new visa effective Jan 2021, Matt Hancock stated this new visa will make it eas...

What Impact Does Immigration Have On The UK's Labour Market?

Impact of immigration on the UK Labour market. Immigration account for over 1.5 million of the workf...

Trade And Investments After Brexit: An Immigration Perspective

A sense of stability has returned to the UK Economy and the business community is feeling more posit...

Immigration health surcharge (IHS) set to increase to £624 in October 2020

UK visa applicants are required to pay the new increased Immigration Health Surcharge fee as part of...

Long Immigration Detention Periods Violate ECHR Article 5 - JN V United Kingdom

A judge ruled that Lengthy Immigration Detention Periods contravene European Convention on Human Rig...

Immigration And Asylum: Procedures

Discover How to claim asylum in the UK | Reiss Edwards it work? Can illegal immigrants become legal ...

How To Renew An Expired Biometric Residence Permit Card (BRP)

Your BRP expiry date is usually the same as the expiry date on your visa. If you are applying to ext...

How To Gain Express Entry Through A Canada Visa

How to gain express entry through Canada visa and the process of applying for permanent residency th...

How Can I Pass The English Visa Requirement In My Application?

For a migrant to be eligible for some visa application, they would need to pass an English Language ...

How Do I Get A Residency Card (Carte De Sejour) In France As A British National?

If you are a British national living in France, and you plan to stay, then you will need to apply fo...

Fiancé Visa - Can I Apply For A Job?

The Fiancé visa allows prospective fiancé entering the UK to bring their partner into the country an...

What Is A Points-Based Immigration System And What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages?

In our latest blog, we explain what is meant by a Points-based immigration system, and the advantage...

Non-EEA Unmarried Partner Visa UK

For those living in the UK on a visa, a common question is whether their partner (who is not married...

Resident Labour Market Test

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

Furlough Fraud and Immigration Law

A new survey shows that one third of businesses have or are committing furlough fraud. What are the...

Why Shamima Begum Must Be Allowed To Return To Britain

The case of Shamima Begum took another turn recently, with the Court of Appeal stating she should be...

Do Parents Get Citizenship Through the Birth of Their Child in the UK?

If you are a foreign parent of a child born in the UK, you will most likely be wondering what your i...

How can I Get Employed in the US as a Foreign Citizen?

Applying for a job in US as a foreign citizen will require a H1B, H2B, L1, O1, O2, P1, P2, P3, Q1, o...

What is the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS)?

Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) for visitors to the EU. For expert assistance with you...

How can I get a work visa without a job offer in the US?

Applying for a job in US as a foreign citizen will require a H1B, H2B, L1, O1, O2, P1, P2, P3, Q1, o...

How can I apply for a German Permanent Residence Permit

To start the application process for a German permanent residence permit there are certain documents...

What to do if Forced to Overstay in the UK Due to Illness

- If you have been forced to overstay in the UK as a result of serious illness, we explain your lega...

What Is the UK Office For Talent?

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

Exploring the New Health and Care Visa

The UK Home Office recently opened the new health and care visa for applications; we explain the ben...

UK Air Bridge Countries List

In our latest blog, we list the countries with which the UK has an 'air corridor', those which have ...

How Hard Is It for A US Citizen to Move to Australia?

In our latest article, we discuss how hard it is for a US citizen to move to Australia, and the immi...

Calculating Absences for Tier 2 Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)

If you are planning to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) soon, it is important that you ver...

UK Visa Extensions Due to Coronavirus

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

How Do I Sponsor A Family Member to Move to Australia?

If you have emigrated from your home country to live in Australia, you may be considering whether yo...

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...

Frontier Workers in the UK from 1st January 2021

If you are a frontier worker living in the EU, EEA, or Switzerland, and you commute to the UK for wo...

What You Need to Know About the New Visa Route for BNO Citizens from January 2021

The new Hong Kong BN(O) Visa will open for applications in January 2021; we outline some key details...

Priti Patel Unveils Details of New UK Immigration System

With less than four months to go until the start of 2021, we take a look at what is known of the new...

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...

How to Prove Domestic Violence for Spouse Visa ILR

In this article, we will explain how an applicant under the ILR for victims of domestic violence rou...

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...

Skilled Occupation List for Australia 2020

If you are considering applying for a work visa in Australia, you will need to understand the shorta...

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 ...

Which Documents Are Required for A Sole Representative Visa Extension?

If you are currently in the UK on a Representative of an Overseas Business visa, we explain the crit...

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...

Chinese And Indian Students at Record Numbers For 2020/21

Figures from UCAS show there has been a net increase in international student numbers for 2020/2021;...

How Can I Get an Investor Visa for Australia?

For those planning to move to Australia for the purposes of making a sizeable financial investment, ...

How Do I Apply for An Australian Spouse Visa from the UK?

In this article, we will explain how to apply for an Australian partner visa from the UK, the eligib...

Derivative Residence Card As A Primary Carer

In this blog, we will explain what the Derivative Residence Card is, who can apply for one, and the ...

What Impact Does Brexit Have On British Second Homeowners In France?

If you are a British national with a holiday home in France, you may be unsure what will happen from...

I have Hong Kong Permanent Residence, Can I Get British Citizenship?

In our latest blog, we will outline what we know of the proposals to enable Hong Kong nationals to c...

Deportation after a Criminal Conviction in the UK

The UK Home Office has recently promised a stronger stance on the deportation of foreign nationals c...

When Am I Eligible for Canadian Citizenship?

In other to become a Canadian citizen, you must be a permanent resident for at least a period of 1,0...

What is the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)?

If you don't know what is meant by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), ...

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...

English Test - CEFR level B1

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

On What Grounds Can a Refugee Status be Cancelled or Revoked?

There are a number of grounds which may lead to a refugee who has been given protection in the UK ha...

What Effect Does Immigration Have on the Prospects of the Local Workforce?

Do many still maintain that immigration damages the job prospects of local workers? We discuss the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Domestic Servants Who Are Victims of Slavery and Human Trafficking

The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (EUAFR) produced a report on protecting migrant wor...

Are Non-EU/EEA Citizens Allowed to Apply for a Permanent Residence Permit in the Netherlands?

If you are a non-EEA/EU citizen living in the Netherlands, you may be considering applying for perma...

UKVCAS Service Points Start To Reopen

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