Graduate Dependent Visa UK
The UK Graduate Dependent visa allows the partner and children of a Graduate visa holder to live in the UK during the main applicant’s period of leave. However, only family members who already had (or last had) permission as dependants of the student under the Student or Tier 4 route can qualify on the Graduate […]
BNO Visa English Test Exemptions
The UK’s British National (Overseas) (BNO) route, introduced in 2021, provides a pathway for BNO citizens and their eligible family members to live, work and study in the UK. Unlike most work and family routes, the BNO visa does not require applicants to demonstrate English language ability at the initial application or extension stage. However, […]
BNO Dependent Visa UK Guide
The British National (Overseas) (BNO) dependent visa provides a route for family members of BNO status holders to relocate to the UK. It plays a key role in maintaining family unity, allowing partners, children, and in some cases, other relatives to join the main applicant under the BNO visa scheme. What this article is about: […]
BNO Visa Indefinite Leave to Remain Guidance
The British National (Overseas) (BNO) visa has provided many Hong Kong residents and their families with a route to live, work and study in the UK. For those who have completed five years of lawful residence under this route, the next step may be to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). ILR grants permanent […]
Difference between Skilled Worker Visa and Health Care Visa
The UK enables employers to recruit skilled overseas nationals through sponsored work routes under the Immigration Rules. Two of the most used routes are the Skilled Worker visa and the Health & Care Worker visa. Both sit within Appendix Skilled Worker, with the Health & Care Worker visa operating as a defined sub-category limited to […]
Minimum IELTS Score for UK Work Visa
The UK’s immigration rules require most overseas workers to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English before being granted a work visa. English proficiency is a core eligibility requirement under the Immigration Rules, designed to ensure that sponsored workers can effectively integrate into the workplace and wider community. What this article is about: This guide […]
Sponsor Licence: Criminal Record Rules
Section A: Sponsor Licence Suitability Criteria If granted a sponsor licence, significant trust will be placed in you as a sponsor licence holder to prevent abuse of the system. With this trust comes a responsibility to act in accordance with the Immigration Rules and to meet all of the duties associated with sponsoring […]
UK ILR New Rules for Skilled Worker Visa
For Skilled Worker visa holders in the UK, securing Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is the critical next step toward long-term settlement and stability. ILR provides permanent residence rights, enabling individuals to live, work and study in the UK without immigration restrictions. It also represents a significant milestone for employers who rely on retaining international […]
Update Skilled Worker Visa 2025
The Skilled Worker visa is the UK’s main route for overseas nationals to take up sponsored employment. It plays a central role in government policy by balancing the country’s labour market needs with immigration control. What this article is about: This article explains the latest Skilled Worker visa updates for 2025. It focuses on the […]
Sponsor Licence Revoked? Next Steps for Sponsors
Section A: Has Your Sponsor Licence Been Revoked? If you’ve received formal notification from the Home Office that your company’s sponsorship licence is at risk of revocation, your next steps will be crucial in determining the resulting impact on your business. A revoked sponsor licence means your organisation has lost its permission to lawfully […]