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Curtailment Letter (Work Visa Cancelled?)
A curtailment letter is issued by the Home Office to an individual, to notify them that their permission to remain in the UK has been withdrawn. For visa holders, receiving
Start Up Visa Application Advice
The Start Up visa application process requires applicants to secure endorsement from an approved endorsement body before applying to the Home Office for leave to remain or enter. Aimed at entrepreneurs
Civil Penalty UK Immigration Notice
It is a distressing experience for an organisation when, without warning, it receives a civil penalty UK immigration notice. A civil penalty notice informs an organisation it has employed someone
Tier 2 Dependent Visa Guidance
One of the advantages of the Tier 2 visa route is that it allows family members to join the main visa holder in the UK with a Tier 2 Dependent
Indefinite Leave to Remain Expiry Rules
If you are an indefinite leave to remain (ILR) holder, or are applying for ILR, it is important to be aware of the indefinite leave to remain expiry rules and
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
Naturalisation & Drink Driving
Applications for British naturalisation can quickly become complicated if the applicant has a criminal conviction, since past offences can impact your eligibility to meet the good character requirement. While the
Biometric Residence Permit Guide 2021
Foreign nationals making certain applications to the Home Office have to apply for a biometric residence permit as proof of their UK immigration status.
Ireland Investor Visa (Applicant FAQs)
The Ireland Investor visa is offered through the Irish Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP). It is available to citizens of non-EEA countries who have a personal net worth of more than
Skilled Worker Visa to ILR
You can become eligible to switch from a Skilled Worker Visa to ILR after you have lived in the UK continuously with sponsored status for 5 years. Skilled worker visas
Permitted Paid Engagement Visa Guide 2021
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
Tier 2 Sponsorship (An Essential Guide!) | DavidsonMorris
Tier 2 Sponsorship With Tier 2 visa sponsorship, now called Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, companies are permitted to hire skilled workers from outside the UK where the role and level
EU Citizens’ Rights After Brexit
In the UK, there have been significant changes to the rights of EU citizens after Brexit. For employers and individuals alike, it is important to understand what these changes are
UKVCAS Super Priority Service FAQs
UKVCAS super priority and priority services provide fast-tracked processing of certain UK visa and settlement applications. Following suspension of priority processing due to the pandemic, priority and super priority services
Tier 2 Cooling Off Period: New Rules 2021
With the Skilled Worker visa now open, replacing the Tier 2 (General) visa, a number of changes have taken effect impacting points-based skilled workers and their sponsors. One significant area
Temporary Worker Sponsor Licence
A temporary worker licence is a licence that allows you to sponsor workers to come to the UK from overseas to work for a short period of time, generally between
Long Residence (ILR Applicant Guide)
If you have 10 years’ residence in the UK, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). In this long residence guidance, we explain the rules
EUSS Family Permit for the UK
The EU Settlement Scheme EUSS family permit allows a close family member of an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen who was in the UK by 31 December 2021, to join
How to Complete Set (O) Form for UK ILR
To make an application for UK indefinite leave to remain, you will need to use the correct Home Office form. The SET (O) form is for individuals eligible for indefinite
Indefinite Leave to Remain Premium Service FAQs
The Indefinite Leave to Remain Premium Service for a faster decision on ILR applications has been reinstated following temporary suspension due to COVID. This applies to both the ‘priority service’
Spouse Visa after Divorce or Separation
There are implications for your spouse visa after divorce or separation. If your leave to remain is based on marriage or a long-term relationship with a UK settled sponsor, can
Register of Licensed Sponsors List 2021
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
Appendix D Sponsor Licence Records
One of the common areas of immigration compliance risk among sponsor licence holders relates to record-keeping. Sponsor licence holders must retain the relevant documents as listed in Appendix D. Failure
Sponsor Licence Suspended? (Act Now!)
If your organisation’s sponsor licence has been suspended, your next steps will be critical. Receiving a sponsor licence suspension notice from the Home Office is justifiable cause for concern. After
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