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Jul 06
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Update on UK Visa Application Centres and new UK Visa procedure

Over the weekend Sopra Steria the official UK Visa and Citizenship Application Services (UKVCAS) partner published further guidance on their website and also emailed us guidance on how they intend on dealing with the significant demand for biometric appointments. The Home Office has introduced a new UK Visa process whereby... read more →
Jul 02
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British Citizenship through Ancestry

There are many different routes and rights to British citizenship. It is possible to eventually get a British passport if it can be proved through documentary evidence that a grandparent was born in the UK. This is not an automatic right to British citizenship however; to be eligible you must... read more →
Jul 01
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UK Immigration Health Surcharge refunds promised

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has been criticised for not scrapping the mandatory Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) payment for migrant NHS workers. However, during a recent questions session, the Prime Minister has pledged to refund migrant NHS workers who have paid the fee since 21 May 2020. What is the Immigration... read more →
Jun 30
Jun 29
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Submitting Tier 1 Investor visa extension applications

The Tier 1 Investor visa route is an ideal visa for high net worth individuals who may wish to have UK residency. If you are in the UK on a Tier 1 Investor visa you would have been granted leave to enter for a period of 3 years and 4... read more →
Jun 25
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Top tips for applying for a UK Tier 4 Student Visa

Students from outside the European Economic Area (“EEA”) can study at a UK academic institution on a Tier 4 Student Visa, which is a Points Based System application under the Immigration Rules. In order to successfully apply for the visa, applicants must be offered a place on a course from... read more →
Jun 24
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Tier 2 redundancies during Coronavirus Pandemic

Over 7.5 million jobs are at risk in the UK because of the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst the UK government has slowly lifted some of the strict lockdown restrictions the global pandemic still poses substantial interruption for many businesses throughout the UK. In particular, we have witnessed an increase in... read more →
Jun 23
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Key facts about the UK spouse visa and public funds (benefits)

The UK spouse visa is a popular visa route for non-EEA nationals to apply to join their British or settled spouse. However, as with other UK visas, there are restrictions that both Applicants and Sponsors should be aware of in respect of public funds (benefits). Our family Immigration Solicitors in... read more →
Jun 22
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UK Tier 1 Investor visa for High Net Worth Individuals

The Tier 1 Investor visa route was introduced under paragraph 245 of the Immigration Rules. The route is available for high net worth individuals from outside the UK who intend on making a substantial investment in the UK. Applicants must invest at least 2 million GBP to enjoy the benefits... read more →
Jun 19
Calls for proposed post study visa extension for Indian nationals

Calls for proposed post study visa extension for Indian nationals

This week there have been calls for the UK Government to extend the proposed new post study visa for Indian students to 4 years instead of 2. As a consequence of the current on-going COVID-19 pandemic, this is said to have an effect on UK universities and other higher education... read more →
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