DavidsonMorris Immigration Articles
Tier 2 General Extension (Application Guidance)
With Tier 2 General Extensions, a lot will be at stake. An extension of Tier 2 leave enables visa holders (and their dependants) to continue their life in the UK. For employers of Tier 2 [...]
UKVCAS Centres – Where Are They Located?
If you're currently applying for further leave to remain, settlement or naturalisation from within the UK, you'll need to make an appointment with UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) at a UKVCAS centre for [...]
UK Visitor Visa
There are many reasons why you might require a UK visitor visa, from seeing the sights to seeing friends or family. If you’re from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, the Standard Visitor [...]
Tier 4 Sponsor Guidance (Sponsoring International Students)
If you are an educational provider wishing to apply for a licence to sponsor foreign students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to come to the UK under Tier 4 of the [...]
Tier 2 Licence Suspended? (How To Respond)
Receiving notification from the Home Office that your organisation's Tier 2 licence has been suspended will be justifiable cause for panic and concern. How do you respond to the allegations? Does the suspension affect your [...]
Family Visitor Visa UK (Rules & Eligibility)
The Family Visitor Visa UK is for foreign nationals looking to visit family living in the UK. Suitable only for short-term stays, the family visitor visa is strict in what it does and does not [...]
Tier 2 Visa Extension Processing Time
When preparing to make an extension application, there are number of factors requiring careful consideration, including the timescales involved and the Tier 2 Visa extension processing time. The time will quickly come around for Tier [...]
UK Visa Salary Threshold Under Review
UK Visa salary thresholds to be reviewed by MAC The Government has commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to conduct an independent review into salary threshold levels as it works to develop a new UK [...]
MN1 Guide (British Citizenship for your Child)
The following MN1 guide covers the key considerations for parents when completing your child's British citizenship application form. If you are a parent looking to register a child under the age of 18 as a [...]
Unmarried Partner Visa FAQs
If you are in a relationship with a British citizen or individual with UK indefinite leave to remain, you may be able to apply for the Unmarried Partner Visa, also known as the Family Visa. [...]
EU Settlement Scheme: Guidance for UK Employers
What does the EU Settlement Scheme mean for your organisation and its EEA employees? With the EU Settlement Scheme now open to all eligible EEA nationals and family members, many UK employers remain uncertain about [...]
Hiring Tier 4 International Students (Rules for Employers)
Tier 4 visa holders are generally permitted to work while in the UK, but restrictions do apply. Employers hiring Tier 4 international students must ensure these conditions are not breached through employment with their organisation [...]
Switching from Tier 4 to Spouse Visa – Applicant FAQs
If you are currently living and studying in the UK under a Tier 4 student visa and are married to or in a civil partnership with a UK settled person, you may be looking at [...]
Making a UK Visa Application
Under the current UK immigration rules, nationals of non-European Economic Area countries are required to make a UK visa application to visit, work, study or live in Britain. While many immigration routes exist, including visas [...]
Shortage Occupation List 2019 – Which Roles Are Included?
More jobs are to be added to the UK's Shortage Occupation List following recommendations by government advisers, the Migration Advisory Committee. The MAC has published its review of the UK Shortage Occupation List (SOL) following [...]
UK Sponsorship Visa Costs for Employers
If you are looking to recruit a foreign national from outside the European Economic Union (EEA) or Switzerland to come to work for you in Britain, they will need to hold a valid UK sponsorship [...]
Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence Duties – Avoid Enforcement Action
As a Tier 2 sponsorship licence holder, you will need to understand the nature of your duties and how to comply with these. Falling short of the required standards and obligations puts your organisation at [...]
UK Landing Card Scrapped (What to Expect at the Border?)
International passengers arriving in Britain no longer have to complete a UK landing card. UK Border Force confirmed that with effect from 20th May 2019, non-European passengers will no longer need to fill out the [...]
Guide to the Tier 2 General Visa for Skilled Workers
Tier 2 of the points based system is the primary immigration route for skilled migrants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland wanting to undertake work in the UK. With the route, the [...]
PBS Licence – Employer FAQs
If you are a UK employer looking to sponsor a migrant worker from outside of the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you will need to apply for a sponsor licence under the UK points-based [...]