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Mar 22
Tier 1 Innovator visa Immigration lawyers London

Brand new business visa for entrepreneurs: What is the Tier 1 Innovator visa?

In the recent Statement of changes HC919 published on 7 March 2019, the Home Office has finally confirmed the end of the road for the Tier 1 Entrepreneur and Graduate Entrepreneur visas. These popular business visas for entrepreneurs will no longer be available from the 29 March 2019 and they... read more →
Mar 20
Business Immigration Update: Changes to the Tier 2 Work Permit Visa

Business Immigration Update: Changes to the Tier 2 Work Permit Visa

The recent Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1919 outlines the upcoming changes that will be made to the Tier 2 Work Permit category. Although the changes are not as dramatic as those to the Tier 1 visa categories, it is still worth being aware of the changes. To... read more →
Mar 18
Success Story Indefinite Leave to Remain application

Success Story: Indefinite Leave to Remain application granted after 6 years of uphill battle with the Home Office

We recently received some delightful news that our client’s (the “Applicant”) indefinite leave to remain application had been granted after 6 years of ongoing litigation with the Home Office. The Applicant initially submitted an indefinite leave to remain application in 2013 but her application was refused, and as a result, the... read more →
Mar 15
Business Immigration Update: Changes to the UK Investor Visa

Business Immigration Update: Changes to the UK Investor Visa

This week, following the latest Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, we posted that the current Tier 1 Entrepreneur and Graduate Entrepreneur routes are to be replaced by the new Innovator and Start-up visas. However, that is not the only change to the Tier 1 visa routes mentioned in the... read more →
Mar 12
Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa – Digital Technology

Business visa know-how: Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa – Digital Technology  

The Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa is a popular visa route for highly skilled individuals in particular fields (approved by the Home Office, see below), who will benefit their chosen field in the United Kingdom. One of the designated fields Applicants can apply under is Digital Technology under Tech Nation.... read more →
Mar 11
New Entrepreneur Visa routes outlined in Statement of Changes 2019

New Entrepreneur Visa Routes outlined in Statement of Changes 2019

Further to the previous Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules on 6 December 2018 where the new Entrepreneur Visa Routes were first mentioned, the recent Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1919 on 7 March 2019 fully introduces these new routes. The Start-up and Innovator categories will replace the... read more →
Mar 06
Business Visa Success Story: Tier 2 General Indefinite Leave to Remain granted 

Business Visa Success Story: Tier 2 General Indefinite Leave to Remain granted 

We received some delightful news earlier this week that our client’s (“the Applicant”) Tier 2 General Indefinite Leave to Remain application was granted. In our initial consultation with the Applicant, we had discussed the requirements for his Tier 2 General Indefinite Leave to Remain application. We explained what the requirements... read more →
Mar 05
Right to Rent Checks Incompatible with Human Rights Law

Right to Rent Checks found to be Incompatible with Human Rights Law

Last week, the High Court ruled that Right to Rent Checks in England are incompatible with human rights law. The scheme, introduced by Theresa May as part of her hostile environment policy, puts the onus on landlords to check the immigration status of tenants, which has resulted in many landlords... read more →
Mar 01
Non-EU Net Migration at highest level for 15 years according to ONS

Non-EU Net Migration at highest level for 15 years according to ONS

According to the recent Office of National Statistics (“ONS”) quarterly report, non-EU migration to the UK is at its highest level for 15 years, despite Theresa May’s hostile environment policy. This means that the UK is still an attractive destination for migrants, especially for study and work. Considering the impact... read more →
Feb 28
Success Story: Indefinite Leave to Remain Long Residence reconsideration approved by the Home Office

Success Story: Indefinite Leave to Remain Long Residence reconsideration approved by the Home Office

We recently received some delightful news that our client’s (the “Applicant”) indefinite leave to remain reconsideration had been approved by the Home Office and she had been granted indefinite leave to remain. This particular case had a complex immigration history and a Case Management Review (CMR) and a substantive hearing... read more →
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