EU Settlement Scheme Changes 2025
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) is designed to secure the immigration status of EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens living in the UK, enabling them to continue residing, working, and studying post-Brexit. Understanding this scheme, including recent rule changes and eligibility updates, is crucial to ensuring you maintain your rights in the UK. This comprehensive guide […]
Leave to Enter UK: Employer Compliance Guide
‘Leave to Enter’ is a critical concept in UK immigration law, referring to permission granted to an individual to enter the UK. For employers, understanding what Leave to Enter means and how it affects right to work compliance is essential to lawful recruitment and workforce management. Given the Home Office’s focus on employer compliance, failure […]
Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme Guide UK
The Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme (UPE Scheme) is a critical update for UK employers with Ukrainian nationals in their workforce. Introduced as a transitional measure, the scheme allows eligible Ukrainians and their family members to extend their permission to stay in the UK beyond the initial visa grant under the Ukraine Family Scheme, Homes for […]
Student Visa Extensions UK: An Employer Guide
For UK employers hiring international students, understanding the rules surrounding student visa extensions is critical for compliance and workforce planning. Many students on a Student visa may seek to extend their stay in the UK, whether to pursue further studies or to switch to a different immigration route, such as the Graduate visa or Skilled […]
Student Dependant Visa UK: Full Guide for Families
The UK Student Dependant Visa route allows family members of international students to join them in the UK during their course of study. For families, understanding the eligibility criteria, application process, and conditions of stay under UK immigration law is crucial to ensure compliance and avoid future immigration issues. This comprehensive guide provides detailed insights […]
ILR for Children Born Outside the UK: Employer Guidance
When employees apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, the immigration status of their dependent children born outside the UK can present complex challenges for employers. Understanding how these cases impact right to work checks, sponsor licence compliance, and HR practices is essential for employers managing a diverse workforce. This guide provides […]
Student Visa Extension UK: Legal Guide 2025
The UK Student Visa allows international students to study at approved institutions under the sponsorship of a licensed Student Sponsor. However, there are situations where a student may need to extend their visa, such as to complete an existing course, start a new programme, or progress to a higher level of study. Extending a Student […]
BRP Expiring 2025: UK Immigration Guide & Actions
If your Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is set to expire on 31 December 2024 or at any time during 2025, you are not alone. Thousands of BRP holders across the UK have been issued cards with expiry dates that do not align with the actual validity of their immigration status. This widespread issue has caused […]
UK Tier 1 Visa Guide: Closed Routes Explained
The Tier 1 visa was a key category under the UK’s former Points-Based Immigration System (PBS), designed to attract high-value individuals, including investors, entrepreneurs, graduate entrepreneurs, and individuals recognised for exceptional talent or promise. The route was structured to support the UK economy through significant financial investment, business innovation, and the contribution of globally recognised […]
Apply for Settled Status: 2025 UK Guide
Settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) allows EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, along with their eligible family members, to remain indefinitely in the UK without immigration restrictions. Individuals granted settled status can live, work and access public services such as healthcare and education on the same basis as British citizens. Although the full […]