Long Term Visa Options for the UK
There are many reasons why you might want to apply for a long term UK visa, including to work, to do business, to do a course of study or to join your relatives. Under the UK’s Immigration Rules, there are various long-term visa options for those looking to live, work, study or join family members […]
Senior or Specialist Worker Visa for Intracompany Transfers
The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) visa has been replaced by the Senior or Specialist (GBM) Worker visa. Contact us for visa advice on transferring key employees to the UK. The Senior or Specialist Worker visa allows overseas companies to transfer key employees to the UK. It replaced the ICT visa in 2022 and offers a critical […]
UK Working Holiday Visa: Guide to Eligibility & Process
A working holiday visa under the Youth Mobility Scheme allows young people to live, work and travel in the UK for a set period, offering a unique opportunity to experience British culture while earning an income. The Youth Mobility Scheme is available to citizens of specific countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Japan. The […]
Major Changes to UK Visa Sponsorship Rules from 22 July 2025
From 22 July 2025, a number of key changes to the UK visa sponsorship rules take effect. The following is a general overview of these amendments. For advice on how these changes impact your organisation, contact our specialist UK immigration advisers. Skilled Worker Visa: higher skill bar From 22 July 2025, a job […]
Absence Rule Changes for EU Settlement Scheme
A new absence rule is being introduced to sit alongside the existing limits, making the EU Settlement Scheme’s continuous residence test significantly more generous for pre-settled status holders. From 16 July 2025, under the provisions of the Statement of Changes HC 836 (laid on 24 June 2025), Annex 1 of Appendix EU is amended, redefining […]
Pre Settled Status in the UK
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 […]
Reviews Launched into Skilled Worker Salary Thresholds & TSL
The Government continues its focus on UK immigration reform by commissioning two new official reviews: one into visa salary requirements and one into the new Temporary Shortage List (TSL). Both will be led by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). The reviews are likely to have long-term implications for business planning and access to international […]
UK Expansion Worker Visa Requirements
The UK Expansion Worker Visa allows overseas companies to deploy key personnel to the UK to set up operations and expand their business. The route is aimed at overseas companies without a trading presence in the UK that require senior personnel to establish their business in the UK. The Expansion Worker visa requirements are strict, […]
Care & Senior Care Worker Visa Route Closing 22 July 2025
As confirmed in the Government’s December 2024 policy statement, and formalised by Statement of Changes HC 997, overseas sponsorship of frontline care workers is being phased out. As set out in the government’s Immigration White Paper, the UK care worker immigration route is to come to an end from 22 July 2025. The impact on […]
Skill Level for Skilled Worker Visa Rising to RQF 6
Among the changes brought in under the Immigration Rules Statement of Changes HC 997, published on 1 July 2025, the skill level for Skilled Worker visas will be restored to the higher, degree-equivalent level of RQF 6. The change comes as the government implements reforms initially outlined in its Immigration White Paper. Higher Skill […]