Tier 2 Visa Application: Skilled Worker Visa Guide
The Tier 2 Visa was replaced by the Skilled Worker Visa at the end of 2020. It is the main route for foreign nationals seeking employment in the UK with an approved sponsor. It allows skilled workers to take up roles with a licensed employer who meets salary and job eligibility criteria. Skilled worker applicants […]
Tier 2 Sponsorship: Skilled Worker Visa Guide
With Tier 2 visa sponsorship, now called Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, UK employers are permitted to hire skilled workers from overseas where the role and level of pay meet specific requirements. In most cases, UK companies hiring workers that are not UK/Irish nationals without indefinite leave or pre-settled status are required to hold a valid […]
Student to Skilled Worker Visa Switching (Sponsor Guide)
If your organisation is hiring international graduates, immigration will be a key part of the recruitment and onboarding stages. For applicants, switching from the Student to Skilled Worker visa is rarely straightforward, but the process can be made easier and more certain when the sponsor and applicant work together effectively on the application. While the […]
Pre-Settled Status UK 2026: Eligibility, Rights & How to Apply
Pre settled status is a form of limited leave to remain granted under the EU Settlement Scheme to EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, as well as their eligible family members, who moved to the UK before 31 December 2020 but had not yet completed five years of continuous residence at the time of applying. It […]
Refused Entry to the UK: Reasons and Next Steps
It’s not uncommon for travellers to be refused entry to the UK at the border. Even if you have been granted a UK visa or ETA approval in advance of travel, you’re not guaranteed entry into the country. This is because UK border officials have the power to refuse entry into the UK, even if […]
Can You Renew Your UK Visa Before It Expires?
Renewing a UK visa before it expires is one option for individuals who wish to remain lawfully in the UK without interrupting their immigration status. You may also consider switching to a different visa category or applying for settlement, if eligible. Applicants can apply for a visa extension if their current visa allows for it […]
British Nationality Act 1948: What & Why It Still Matters 2026
The British Nationality Act 1948 established the concept of British citizenship as we know it today. The Act was highly influential in shaping post-war migration and citizenship policies in the United Kingdom and marked the beginning of significant changes in how citizenship and immigration were managed in the UK and across the Commonwealth. Its aim […]
ICT Visa for Intra Company Transfers
On 11 April 2022 the long-standing Intra-Company Transfer ICT visa was absorbed into the Global Business Mobility framework and re-labelled the Senior or Specialist Worker visa. The change aligned intra-group transfers with four other corporate mobility routes and placed the new category under the “Worker” banner of the points-based system. Under Appendix Global Business Mobility, […]
Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Immigration Audits
Immigration audits are one of the most effective ways to manage immigration compliance risk and avoid Home Office enforcement action. Immigration compliance is non-negotiable. Whether or not you employ foreign nationals, all UK employers are under a mandatory legal obligation to meet certain immigration compliance duties. This includes the requirement to carry out right to work […]
Electronic Visa Waiver Replaced by ETA
The Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) scheme previously allowed nationals from certain Gulf countries to visit the UK for short stays without applying for a visa. However, the UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) has now replaced the EVW, introducing a new system for travellers who do not require a visa but still need permission to enter […]