L1 Visa Guide
The L1 visa is a United States non-immigrant route that enables international businesses to transfer key staff into their US operations. For UK companies expanding into the American market, the L1 visa provides a practical mechanism to move senior executives, managers, or employees with specialised knowledge. It is particularly relevant for organisations with corporate links […]
H1B Visa Guide
The H1B visa is one of the most widely used US work visa routes for highly skilled foreign professionals. It allows employers in the United States to sponsor overseas workers in specialist roles where there is a shortage of domestic talent. For UK employers with US operations, or for UK professionals considering employment in the […]
E2 Visa USA Guide
The E2 Visa is one of the most widely used routes for foreign entrepreneurs and investors looking to establish or run a business in the United States. Unlike permanent routes such as the EB-5 programme, the E2 is a non-immigrant visa that allows individuals from treaty countries to live and work in the US while […]
E1 Visa Guide
The E1 visa, also known as the Treaty Trader visa, is a non-immigrant visa for nationals of countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. As the UK is a treaty country, British citizens may be eligible to apply if they are entering the US to engage in substantial international […]
B2 Visa Guide
The B2 visa is one of the most commonly issued non-immigrant visas for individuals wishing to visit the United States on a temporary basis. It is designed for those whose travel is for leisure, to visit family or friends, or to obtain medical treatment. Unlike work visas or student visas, the B2 visa does not […]
B1 Business Visitor Visa
The B1 visa is a US non-immigrant category that permits foreign nationals to travel to the United States temporarily for legitimate business purposes. In practice, most applicants receive a combined B1/B2 visa: the B1 element covers business activity, while the B2 element allows short-term tourism or medical treatment during the same trip. The B1/B2 visa […]
UK Visitor Visa Guide 2025
Section A: Standard Visitor Visa Under the UK Immigration Rules, the overarching category for short-term entry is the Visitor route, set out in Appendix V. Within this, the Standard Visitor visa is the main visa type covering most general visits to the UK, such as tourism, visiting family, business meetings, short study, and […]
US Immigration: A Complete Visa Guide
The United States has long stood as a destination for those seeking new opportunities, whether to study, work, join family, or begin a fresh chapter in life. Its immigration system is governed by a complex framework of federal law that sets out who may enter, remain, work, or settle permanently. Within this framework are multiple […]
UK Points Based Immigration Guide
Section A: Points Based Immigration The United Kingdom’s Points Based Immigration System (PBS) sets the framework for those looking to apply for a UK work, study or business visa. At its core, the PBS assigns applicants points for various attributes and qualifications, such as professional skills, educational background, salary levels and English language […]
UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence
Section A: UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence Overview If you are looking to expand your overseas business by establishing a branch or subsidiary in the UK, you may need a UK Expansion Worker sponsor licence. It’s a specific type of sponsor licence that allows overseas entities to sponsor a senior company representative under […]