Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Extension Guide
The deadline to submit a Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension was 5 April 2023. The deadline for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holders to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) was 6 April 2025, unless they previously held a Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) visa, in which case the deadline is 6 July 2027. This article […]
Unlawful Deduction of Wages
Employees are protected by law from unauthorised sums being taken from their pay. If an employee can show that an employer has unlawfully taken money out of their wages, they may be able to take legal action to recover the money. However, if you as an employer believe you are owed money from an employee […]
Tier 1 Entrepreneur ILR Guide
Tier 1 Entrepreneur ILR applications must be made by 5 April 2025. This follows the deadline for Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa extension applications on 5 April 2023, and the closure of this visa route to new applicants in 2019. This means if you’re currently living in the UK with valid leave as a Tier 1 […]
Immigration Compliance & Reputational Risk
Immigration compliance is an area of reputational risk employers ignore at their peril. We are seeing increased Home Office scrutiny and enforcement action against organisations, with civil and criminal penalties for breaches of their immigration duties. It seems no organisation is too large or too reputable to avoid Home Office scrutiny. All UK employers are […]
Switching from Tier 5 to Tier 2 Visa in the UK
Moving from a Tier 5 visa to a Skilled Worker visa (formerly Tier 2) allows workers to continue their employment with a licensed sponsor while gaining a more stable immigration status and a route to settlement. Applicants must meet several requirements, including holding a job offer from a UK employer that is a licensed sponsor, […]
EEA Permanent Residence: Guide for 2025
EEA Permanent Residence was a UK status granted to eligible European Economic Area nationals and their family members under EU free movement rules. However, following Brexit, this status is no longer valid, and those who previously held it must apply for a different form of UK immigration status. The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) was introduced […]
BNO Passport: Rights, Visa Options & UK Residency
Holding a BNO passport does not automatically grant the right to live in the UK—a common misconception. Instead, BNO status provides access to the BNO visa route, which comes with specific eligibility requirements, costs, and conditions. From work rights to long-term settlement, understanding these rules is essential for anyone looking to make the move. For […]
British Citizenship by Descent: Eligibility Rules
British citizenship by descent allows individuals who were not born in the UK to become British citizens on the basis of a parent’s, or in some cases grandparent’s, British status. What is British citizenship by decent? Under UK nationality rules, British citizens are classed as either having British citizenship by descent’ or ‘British citizenship otherwise […]
EEA PR (Apply for Permanent Residence)
Since this article was published, the UK has introduced a new requirement on EEA nationals in the UK. To retain existing rights after Brexit, EU citizens must register under the EU settlement scheme before the UK leaves the European Union. You can apply to become a British citizen after 12 months with settled status. Contact […]
British Citizenship for EEA Nationals
Eligible European citizens working in the UK are considering applying for permanent residency as the mandatory first step to attaining British citizenship. What is permanent residency? Permanent residency proves your right to live in the UK for the rest of your life. There are no restrictions attached to your leave in the UK and you […]