DavidsonMorris Immigration Articles
New UK Visa & Citizenship Application Process
New application process to apply for a visa in the UK From 5 November 2018, the process of applying for UK visas in-country is set to change. At present, UK in-country visa applications [...]
How to Apply for a UK Visa Extension
Extending your UK visa Whether you are able to and how you can extend your visa will be dependent upon the type of visa you have and if you continue to meet the visa eligibility [...]
Immigration Skills Charge – FAQs
To employ nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland under a Tier 2 visa, employers are liable to pay the Immigration Skills Charge for each Tier 2 worker they sponsor. Under the Immigration [...]
ILR Refused (What Next?)
If your ILR application has been refused - what do you do next? A refused ILR application can be devastating and costly. You may be considering your options to Submit a new application If [...]
What is the Financial Requirement for the UK Spouse Visa?
To join your spouse in the UK under the Spouse Visa, you will first need to prove you meet the financial requirement. If you are a non-EEA national partner, fiancé(e) or proposed civil partner of [...]
Overstay in the UK (Has Your Visa Expired?)
What happens if my visa expires while I'm in the UK? If your UK visa has expired while you are still in the country, you will be out of status and deemed an ‘overstayer’. The [...]
How to Apply for Your Tier 2 Visa Extension
If you are employed in the UK under the Tier 2 (General) visa, your permission to remain and work in the UK will be time-limited. The Tier 2 visa is initially granted for up to [...]
PBS Dependant – FAQs
PBS Dependants: What are the rules for family members of points-based system migrants? A PBS dependant is a family member of a person who has a valid UK visa under the points-based system (PBS) under [...]
Government commissions MAC review of Shortage Occupation List
The Government has this month commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to undertake a review of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). The Shortage Occupation List identifies skilled roles deemed to be in critically low supply [...]
Settle in the UK (Check You’re Eligible!)
Applying for a UK Settlement Visa There are many different ways individuals may become eligible to apply to settle in the UK under indefinite leave to remain (ILR). ILR grants eligible individuals status to live [...]
UK Visa Options (Which Should You Apply For?)
Which UK Visa Should You Apply For? Before entering the UK, you will need to ensure you have the relevant permission to enter and carry out your intended activity for the duration of your stay. [...]
PBS Dependant Visa (Do You Qualify?)
Can you apply for a PBS dependant visa? The following guidance provides an overview of the immigration options available to family members of a migrant in the UK applying for, or having been granted, leave [...]
Resident Return Visa UK – FAQs
Individuals automatically lose their ILR status if they remain out of the country for a period of more than two years. As a result, they will have to apply for entry clearance to re-enter the [...]
ILR – Frequently Asked Questions
UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is status held by individuals who have applied for and been granted permission to remain in the UK to live, work or study without time restrictions. It is open [...]
Dual Citizenship UK for EU Citizens
If you are an EEA national considering applying for British citizenship, you should consider what this means for your current citizenship. Dual citizenship refers to the status of an individual who is recognised by two [...]
Biometric Residence Permits & Indefinite Leave to Remain
When you apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK, it is imperative that you can demonstrate your status and eligibility through factors such as the length of time you have lived and worked [...]
Brexit Migration Report
MAC Brexit Migration Report & The Future of the UK Immigration System Since the MAC published its report, the Government has made proposals for an overhaul of the UK immigration rules, focusing a new system [...]
How to Complete Form Set O for UK ILR
The Set O form is to be used by eligible individuals wishing to apply for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) who are currently in the UK under one of a number of specified immigration routes. [...]
UK Tier 2 Visa Refusal Reasons
UK Tier 2 Visa Refusal Reasons: Can you Challenge the Home Office's Decision? A refused Tier 2 visa is a huge set back for both the individual applicant and their prospective employer. As a highly [...]
UK Shortage Occupation List
In October 2018, the UK Government commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee to undertake a review of the current Shortage Occupation List and its suitability in respect of the needs of the UK economy and the [...]