ESTA: Your Guide to US Entry
Travel to the United States for short stays, whether for tourism, business, or transit, often requires an Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) if you are a national of a country that is part of the Visa Waiver Programme (VWP). ESTA is not a visa but a travel authorisation system that screens travellers before they […]
US Visa Waiver Program
The US Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) offers nationals of participating countries, including the United Kingdom, the ability to travel to the United States without obtaining a visa, provided their stay does not exceed 90 days. The programme is designed to facilitate tourism and business visits, as well as transit through the US, by reducing administrative […]
L1 Visa Guide
The L1 visa is a United States non-immigrant route that enables international businesses to transfer key staff into their US operations. For UK companies expanding into the American market, the L1 visa provides a practical mechanism to move senior executives, managers, or employees with specialised knowledge. It is particularly relevant for organisations with corporate links […]
H1B Visa Guide
The H1B visa is one of the most widely used US work visa routes for highly skilled foreign professionals. It allows employers in the United States to sponsor overseas workers in specialist roles where there is a shortage of domestic talent. For UK employers with US operations, or for UK professionals considering employment in the […]
E2 Visa USA: UK Guide to Investor Visa Success
The E2 Visa is one of the most widely used routes for foreign entrepreneurs and investors looking to establish or run a business in the United States. Unlike permanent routes such as the EB-5 programme, the E2 is a non-immigrant visa that allows individuals from treaty countries to live and work in the US while […]
E1 Visa Guide
The E1 visa, also known as the Treaty Trader visa, is a non-immigrant visa for nationals of countries that have a treaty of commerce and navigation with the United States. As the UK is a treaty country, British citizens may be eligible to apply if they are entering the US to engage in substantial international […]
B2 Visa Guide
The B2 visa is one of the most commonly issued non-immigrant visas for individuals wishing to visit the United States on a temporary basis. It is designed for those whose travel is for leisure, to visit family or friends, or to obtain medical treatment. Unlike work visas or student visas, the B2 visa does not […]
B1 Business Visitor Visa
The B1 visa is a US non-immigrant category that permits foreign nationals to travel to the United States temporarily for legitimate business purposes. In practice, most applicants receive a combined B1/B2 visa: the B1 element covers business activity, while the B2 element allows short-term tourism or medical treatment during the same trip. The B1/B2 visa […]
US Immigration: A Complete Visa Guide
The United States has long stood as a destination for those seeking new opportunities, whether to study, work, join family, or begin a fresh chapter in life. Its immigration system is governed by a complex framework of federal law that sets out who may enter, remain, work, or settle permanently. Within this framework are multiple […]
EU Settlement Scheme Changes 2025
The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) is designed to secure the immigration status of EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens living in the UK, enabling them to continue residing, working, and studying post-Brexit. Understanding this scheme, including recent rule changes and eligibility updates, is crucial to ensuring you maintain your rights in the UK. This comprehensive guide […]