India Young Professionals Scheme visa ballot – mistakes to avoid & how to prepare

The next ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa for the UK is fast approaching. It is due to take place sometime in July 2023. The exact date is to be announced by the Home Office. Please bear in mind that most recent ballot took place in late February 2023 with a huge delay. We did write about the previous ballot in our other article here. Therefore, there is…

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Clawback clauses to recover sponsored work visa immigration costs

UK sponsor employers may seek repayment of sponsorship visa costs through clawback clauses A clawback clause is a clause under a contract of employment that permits the employer to recover (seek repayment) of money from the employee in defined circumstances. The costs of UK sponsored visas can be high and it is increasingly common for employers to include clawback clauses in employment contracts. What UK work visa fees are recoverable –…

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How much UK spouse visa costs – application fees & other costs

How expensive is UK spouse visa – application fees & costs 2024 Application fees & costs to obtain UK spouse visa and other family visas are significant. If you are a British citizen, are settled in the UK or have been granted asylum in the UK, you may be able to bring your spouse or Unmarried Partner to the UK. If you intend to live permanently in the UK with…

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What it is & how to meet financial requirement for spouse or unmarried partner visa UK

What is financial requirement for UK spouse visa One of the most common reasons for Spouse and other family visas refusals is failure to meet the financial requirement for the application. In short, financial requirement is currently as of 11th April 2024 £29,000 gross yearly income. The UK government’s decision to raise the minimum income requirement (MIR) for family visas to £29,000 in April 2024 and going up to £38,700…

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India Young Professionals Scheme visa ballot finally there

India Youth Mobility Visa scheme ballot Home Office has officially announced the date for the ballot in the India Young Professionals Scheme. July ballot for India Young Professionals Scheme visa has been announced. It has started now and will be running until 1:30pm India Standard Time on 27 July 2023. Go to Home Office webpage to enter. The ballot will open at 2:30pm India Standard Time on 28 February 2023,…

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Unmarried ‘Durable’ partners EU Settlement Scheme

In this article, we focus on who can qualify (meets the criteria) as an unmarried ‘durable’ partner under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). Applicants submitting their EU Settlement Scheme or EU Settlement Scheme Family Permit applications on their own without professional legal support, who rely on the durable partner category, are increasingly getting unsuccessful results. There are many different reasons for the high number of refusals. However, one main cause…

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How to pay less for your skilled worker

Pay less for your Skilled Worker visa Those who employ migrant workers on Skilled Worker work visas in the UK quite often say that it is rather expensive to employ foreign workers. The Home Office fees for obtaining a sponsor licence, for Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for each worker, Immigration Skills Charge (ISC) and NHS Surcharge, can add thousands of pounds to the cost of employing foreign workers. All those…

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International Agreement temporary work visa

Temporary Work – International Agreement visa Temporary work – International Agreement visa is a special scheme for those who work in a job that is covered by international law or international treaty. The visa replaced Temporary Worker International Agreement Worker visa (T5). Some examples of the jobs covered by the International Agreement visa scheme include: • employees of overseas governments and international organisations• private servants in diplomatic households• as a…

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