Form MN1: Register a Child as a British Citizen

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To register your child for British citizenship, you will need to complete form MN1. Becoming a British citizen is a significant life event. As well as allowing your child to apply for a British passport, British citizenship also means your child can live, work and study in the UK on a permanent basis, entirely free […]

Sponsor Management System: User Guide

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As a licensed sponsor you are subject to a number of strict duties to ensure compliance with the UK Immigration Rules and to prevent illegal working. These duties include monitoring and reporting certain activities about sponsored workers and assigning certificates of sponsorship (CoS) to sponsored visa workers. The Sponsor Management System (SMS) is the Home Office’s […]

PBS Licence (Employer FAQs)

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If you are a UK employer looking to sponsor an overseas national to work for you in the UK, you will need to apply for a sponsor licence under the UK’s points-based system (PBS). The ability to sponsor overseas workers can bring significant benefits to businesses, enabling organisations to access the pool of global talent […]

Immigration Health Surcharge: IHS Rules

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As part of your UK immigration application, you may need to pay the ‘immigration health surcharge’ (IHS). Failing to pay the IHS where it is due will mean your application will be rejected and not processed. In this guide, we answer frequently asked questions from visa applicants, including what the immigration health surcharge is, who […]

How to Sponsor a Global Business Mobility Visa Worker

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The Global Business Mobility (GBM) routes are designed for businesses who need to temporarily deploy individuals to the UK for a work assignment with a linked UK business that cannot be done by a settled worker. In this guide, we examine the rules and requirements that must be met to sponsor a GBM worker, together […]

Form FLR IR: Extend Your UK Stay

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It’s important to apply to extend your leave before it expires, to avoid overstaying and becoming unlawfully present in the UK. Form FLR IR is used to apply to extend your stay in the UK where you fall within certain visa categories.   What is Form FLR IR?   The FLR(IR) application, or Further Leave […]

UK Tightens Citizenship ‘Good Character’ Rules

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The UK Home Office has implemented significant amendments to the British citizenship good character guidance. These changes, effective from 10 February 2025, have profound implications, particularly for refugees and individuals who entered the UK through irregular means.   Overview of the good Character’ Requirement   The ‘good character’ criterion is a statutory mandate under the […]

UK Ancestry Visa – Application & Requirements

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As a Commonwealth citizen with ancestral links in the UK, the ancestry visa can provide you with the right to live and work in the UK on a long-term basis. In this guide for applicants, we take a practical look at the UK ancestry visa, from what it allows you to do, to how to […]

Understanding the UK Immigration Act 2016

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The Immigration Act 2016 is a significant piece of legislation that has reshaped the landscape of immigration law in the United Kingdom. Enacted to address various issues related to immigration control, this act introduced stricter measures for illegal immigration, enhanced enforcement powers, and aimed to create a more hostile environment for those unlawfully residing in […]

BNO Visa (Application Guidance)

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The BNO Visa, or British National Overseas Visa, is a special visa category that allows individuals from Hong Kong with British National (Overseas) status to live, work, and study in the United Kingdom. Introduced as a response to the changing political landscape in Hong Kong, this visa offers a route for BNO passport holders and […]