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Nov 11
UK Ancestry Visa

UKVI Update: UK Ancestry Visa

The Home Office has recently updated its policy guidance for the UK Ancestry Visa route. The guidance for this visa route has been substantially revised and the main changes have been set out from page 4 of the guidance. Documentation is key to submitting an Ancestry Visa application and LEXVISA... read more →
Nov 08
Tier 2 General Settlement

Success Story: Tier 2 General Settlement granted despite issues with SOC Code  

We received some wonderful news that our client’s (“the Applicant”) Tier 2 General settlement (indefinite leave to remain) application was granted. In our initial consultation with the Applicant, we were informed that the case consisted of complexities in relation to the Standard Occupational Classification Code (“SOC Code”). We addressed the... read more →
Nov 04
Brexit update EU

Interest increasing in EU applications in light of Brexit extension

The UK government has announced that the European Union (EU) has agreed unanimously to grant a Brexit extension until 31 January 2020. The extension will allow parliament to hold a general election. In light of this controversial announcement, interest in EU applications such as; EEA Permanent Residence, EEA Residence Card... read more →
Oct 29
Appendix D Update: Sponsor Duties for Tier 2, 4 and 5

Appendix D to the Immigration Rules Update: Sponsor Duties for Tiers 2, 4 and 5

Appendix D to the Immigration Rules provides guidance on sponsoring a non-EEA worker or student in the UK. It lists the documents sponsors must keep meeting the sponsorship requirements. It is highly important that sponsors keep up with their sponsor duties, as failure to do so could result in the... read more →
Oct 25
Admin Review

UKVI Update: Applications for Admin Review

UK Visas and Immigration regularly update their policy guidance to reflect recent changes in UK immigration law. This month has seen updated guidance for applications for Admin Review. An application for Admin Review can be made from both outside the UK and from within the UK, as long as the... read more →
Oct 22
Tier 1 Investor visa best immigration lawyers london

How to apply for leave to enter as a Tier 1 Investor?

The Tier 1 Investor visa was specifically designed and introduced for high net worth persons from outside the European Economic Area. Over the years, the Tier 1 Investor visa has been extremely popular due to the benefits that come with it; such as the early settlement option. However, earlier this... read more →
Oct 16
Further leave to remain as a spouse best immigration lawyer london

Success Story – Further leave to remain as a Spouse granted (FLR M)

We recently received some wonderful news that our client’s (“the Applicant”) further leave to remain as a spouse application had been granted under the Immigration Rules. The Applicant had successfully completed her first grant (30 months) of leave under the spouse category. The Applicant was a returning client who we... read more →
Oct 09
Post Study Work Visa

Business visa: UK announces the return of a Post Study Work Visa

It has recently been announced the return of a Post Study Work Visa for international students. The previous Tier 1 Post-Study Work Visa was scrapped in 2012 as part of Theresa May’s overhaul of the UK’s immigration system. Similarly to the previous post-study visa route, the new 2-year visa will... read more →
Oct 07
Tier 1 Innovator solicitor london best lawyer london

Business visa update: Tier 1 Innovator visa route up and running

On 29 March 2019, the Tier 1 Innovator visa replaced the former Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa.  The Tier 1 Innovator visa was introduced to accommodate business people with new business ideas under Appendix W to the Immigration Rules. The application process is different from the Tier 1 Entrepreneur as Applicants... read more →
Oct 02
Mandatory Supporting Documents

The Importance of submitting Mandatory Supporting Documents in UK Visa Applications

In recent years, the UK’s immigration system has become notoriously hostile and a bureaucratic nightmare. The vast amount of rules and regulations governing UK Visa Applications has become daunting and confusing for many Applicants and the consequences of not submitting the mandatory supporting documents can be dire. It is extremely... read more →
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