Global Business Mobility Sponsor Licence Guide 2026
Section A: What is the Global Business Mobility Sponsor Licence? Employers often refer to a “Global Business Mobility Sponsor Licence”, but there is no stand-alone licence under that name. The Home Office issues two main types of sponsor licence: the Worker sponsor licence and the Temporary Worker sponsor licence. Global Business Mobility (GBM) […]
J1 Visa 2026 Guide
The J-1 Exchange Visitor route is a nonimmigrant category that permits foreign nationals to come to the United States to take part in Department of State–designated exchange programs. Created under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hays Act) and implemented through 22 CFR Part 62, it is among the most wide-ranging visa […]
UK Immigration Appeal & Status Guide 2026
If you’ve received an unfavourable decision from the UK Home Office for an immigration application or about your immigration status, you’ll want to understand your options and next steps. The UK immigration system offers the following to individuals looking to challenge an immigration decision or resolve an issue with their immigration status: 1. Make an […]
Sponsorship: UK Visa & Immigration Guide 2026
Section A: Sponsorship in UK Immigration In the United Kingdom, the sponsorship system acts as the framework that enables employers, and educational institutions, to lawfully bring non-UK nationals into the country for work or study. It operates to support the UK’s economic and educational sectors through access to controlled migration. In practical terms, […]
ILR Timeline 2026
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is how you permanently settle in the UK. Commonly referred to as settlement, ILR will give you the right to live, work and study here for as long as you like. With ILR status, you can also become eligible to apply for British citizenship. The following guide closely examines the […]
UK Self Sponsorship Visa Guide 2026
Section A: What is a Self Sponsorship Visa? ‘Self Sponsorship visa’ in the UK is a general term used to describe an immigration route that allows foreign nationals to sponsor themselves to work through their own business, without needing a traditional employer to sponsor them. This is done by acquiring or setting up […]
Temporary Work Visa UK Guide 2026
Section A: What is a Temporary Work Visa in the UK? A Temporary Work visa in the UK is a category of visa that enables foreign nationals to undertake short-term employment for a defined period under strict conditions set by the Home Office. These routes are designed for specific sectors and purposes such […]
UK Visa Application 2026: How to Apply, Requirements & Steps
Section A: Types of UK Visas A visa is a form of permission granted by the UK Government to enter the UK or to stay in the UK for a specific period and for a specific purpose, such as visiting, working, studying or joining family. The UK offers a broad range of visas […]
Seasonal Worker Visa UK Guide 2026
Section A: What is the UK Seasonal Worker Visa? The UK Seasonal Worker Visa is a temporary visa allowing foreign nationals to work in certain sectors in the UK for a limited period. It is one of a number of temporary work visas currently available to foreign workers and replaced the previous Temporary […]
Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence Guide 2026
Section A: What is a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence? The Skilled Worker visa (previously known as the Tier 2 General) remains the main route for employing overseas skilled professionals under the UK’s points‑based system. A sponsor licence is required by a UK employer to sponsor non-UK resident workers under the Skilled Worker route. This […]