Immigration Blog & Insights
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UK Visa Processing Times (Latest from UKVI)
The length of time it takes for your application to be processed can be an important factor in deciding when to apply and when to make travel arrangements. But UK
UKVCAS Super Priority Service FAQs
Following suspension of certain fast-tracked visa processing services due to the humanitarian crisis caused by the invasion of Ukraine, the Home Office has now resumed Priority Visa (PV) and Super Priority
Pre-Licence Priority Service Guide
The Home Office pre-licence priority service gives employers the ability to request a fast-tracked decision on their sponsor licence application. With standard processing for sponsor licence applications taking an average
British Citizenship Fees 2023
When applying for UK naturalisation, one of the key considerations will be cost and how much you will need to pay in British Citizenship fees. In 2022, it costs £1,330 to make
Sponsor Licence Change of Circumstances
Given the business-critical nature of sponsoring migrant workers, careful and effective management of your sponsor licence is essential to avoid Home Office enforcement action that could impact your operations. As
Recruiting Social Care Workers from Overseas
As part of new temporary measures to address the workforce challenges faced by the health and social care sector in the UK, a number of care sector roles have been
Biometric Residence Permits & Proof of ILR
If you have indefinite leave to remain in the UK, you can use your Biometric Residence Permit as a document to confirm both your identity and your immigration status. If
Prevention of Illegal Working Guide 2023
Under the prevention of illegal working legislation, it is unlawful for an employer to hire someone if they do not have the Right to Work in the UK or if they
Skilled Worker Minimum Salary 2023
One of the more complex requirements for sponsoring individuals under the Skilled Worker visa is the minimum salary threshold. There is no single, universal Skilled Worker minimum salary threshold. Rather,
Permitted Paid Engagement Visa Guide 2023
The UK visa application process can often be challenging for international entertainers who are planning to perform in the UK, but there are ways to improve prospects of making a
Spouse Visa Extension Rules 2023
If you are a UK spouse visa holder and your period of leave is due to expire, you will need to apply for a spouse visa extension to remain in
Graduate Visa Guide 2023
Since opening in 2021, the UK’s Graduate Visa has become a popular route for international students to stay on in Britain after they’ve graduated. If you are looking to apply
UK Visa Fees 2023
What are the current UK Visa Fees? The Home Office charges UK visa applicants a fee to process their application. How much you need to pay will depend on which
UK Work Visa Guide 2023
Non-UK residents require permission to work in the UK. In most cases, this means applying for a UK work visa. There are many different work visa routes available, focused mainly
Register of Licensed Sponsors List 2023
The Register of Licensed Sponsors, previously known as the Tier 2 sponsor list, is a public list of all UK organisations which hold a valid sponsorship licence. The Home Office
Biometric Residence Permit Guide 2023
Foreign nationals may need a biometric residence permit as proof of their UK immigration status. What is a biometric residence permit? A biometric residence permit (BRP) is a physical
Appendix English Language Guide 2023
Appendix English Language was introduced as part of the UK’s post-Brexit overhaul of the immigration system, along with other key changes to routes into the UK for migrant workers. When
Set M Form ILR Applicant Guidance 2023
The Set M form is used to apply for UK indefinite leave to remain (ILR) if you are the partner, parent or child of a person who is already settled in
UK Residence Card Guide 2023
UK immigration rules have been subject to extensive reform following Brexit and the end of EU freedom of movement. While the rights of most EU citizens and their relatives in
Immigration Skills Charge FAQs
The Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) is payable by employers each time they sponsor a worker under the Skilled Worker or the Senior or Specialist Worker visa, with limited exemptions. Since all
Sponsor Licence Application Guide 2023
You need a sponsor licence to employ most types of workers from outside the UK, including Skilled Visa workers. To secure a UK visa sponsorship licence, you will need to
Shortage Occupation List 2023
The UK’s Shortage Occupation List can be a source of much confusion for employers sponsoring visa workers, particularly when hiring under a sponsorship licence for the first time or recruiting
Check an Existing Employee’s Right to Work
Most UK employers are aware of the requirement to conduct a right to work check on every new recruit, but follow-up checks on existing staff can often get overlooked or forgotten
UK General Work Visa Options
For UK-based employers looking to recruit migrant workers, there are various different visa options available under the UK’s Immigration Rules. Although there is no actual ‘general work visa’ – one
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