The latest Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 2631 was published on 9 September 2019 and contains a number of amendments to Tier 2 of the Points Based System.... read more →
In order to apply for a Tier 2 work visa, migrant workers must have a job offer from a Tier 2 Sponsor licenced business and a valid Certificate of Sponsorship... read more →
The latest Home Office data has been published which has highlighted that in the last quarter; only a small number of Appendix W Innovator Visa and Start-up visa applications had... read more →
Turkish nationals can apply for a Turkish Business visa under the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA), also referred to as the Ankara agreement. The ECAA allows Turkish nationals to establish... read more →
Earlier this week new Home Secretary Priti Patel was challenged on her pledge to increase the salary threshold for foreign workers post-Brexit. Priti Patel had previously promised to restore “integrity”... read more →
The Tier 4 Student Visa allows non-EEA students to study a range of courses at varying levels in the UK at a sponsored academic institution. Student visas are usually valid... read more →
Earlier this year the Home Office replaced the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa application with the Tier 1 Innovator visa application and Tier 1 Start-up visa application. The Tier 1 Entrepreneur... read more →
The next few months could see a change in immigration policy for academics, researchers and scientists from outside the EEA. Proposals from the Migration Advisory Committee (“MAC”) could lead to... read more →
International students who are in the UK studying on a Tier 4 Visa can apply to extend their leave as a Tier 4 student before their period of leave expires.... read more →
Indefinite Leave to Remain allows migrants to settle in the UK following being in the country on another visa or visas for a certain period of time (or in certain... read more →