Under the UK’s naturalisation laws, it is possible for a foreign national to gain British citizenship through marriage as long as they meet certain criteria. Understandably, overseas nationals with a husband, wife, or civil partner from the UK often want to explore their options for gaining British citizenship, giving them the right to remain permanently,
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All About the Golden Visa
You may have heard about the UK Golden visa and how this provides a direct route to permanent settlement through investment. The Golden visa (properly referred to as the Tier 1 (Investor) visa) is, unfortunately, now closed to new applications as of 17th February 2022. While the Golden visa route is closed to new applicants,…
How Can I Meet the English Language Requirement for a Skilled Worker Visa?
One of the key criteria that must be met by overseas nationals applying for a UK Skilled Worker visa is the English Language requirement. If you are planning to apply for a Skilled Worker visa in the coming weeks or months, it is important to understand the details of the English language requirement and how…
How to Get UK Residency & Citizenship by Investment
UK Citizenship by Investment
In 2024, the UK remains an ever-popular destination for overseas investors who wish to invest and grow their capital. In large part, this is due to the enormous opportunities of establishing a new and innovative business to tap into the UK and European markets. Understandably, many overseas investors dream of gaining…
How Can I Meet the Salary Requirement for a Skilled Worker Visa?
Under the current immigration rules, Skilled Worker visa applicants must meet the minimum salary requirement for sponsorship.
**Important: the minimum salary for the UK Skilled Worker visa is due to rise significantly on 4th April 2024 (see below for more details); hence, it is important for prospective applicants who are due to apply to check…
How to Get a Business Visa in the UK —Requirements and Eligibility
If you are a non-UK resident willing to start your business in the UK, you must apply for a UK business visa. The eligibility and application procedure will depend on multiple factors, such as the type of business activities you wish to carry out, the kind of business you want to establish in the UK,…
UK Visitor Visa Fees & Requirements
The UK visitor visa allows foreign nationals to visit the UK for a period of up to 6 months at a time for tourism, visiting friends and family, business, study, medical treatment, permitted paid engagements, as well as other purposes. There are several types of visitor visa and it is important to know which activities…
Can you take on additional work as a Skilled Worker – what’s allowed and what’s not allowed
Skilled worker visa holders have conditions imposed on their visa. Whilst Skilled Workers are free to travel in and out of the UK, there are restrictions imposed on their employment.
It is important to understand the rules on work conditions as a breach of the conditions could lead to curtailment of the visa, meaning your…
Sponsor Licence Revocations – impact assessment
Introduction
When a company completes the process of obtaining a sponsor licence, some believe the work is done and they can focus on sponsoring migrants without worrying about meeting any further obligations. However, it would be a mistake to this view. The threat of revocation is constant, especially with the recent Home Office crackdown to…
Skilled Worker Visa FAQs
The UK visa application system is notoriously difficult to navigate. From visa categories to complex eligibility criteria, you’d be forgiven for glazing over when the time comes to apply for a visa.
When you consider that visa rules and regulations are also changing frequently, it can be difficult to know if you are reading up-to-date…