Can I apply for a leave to remain or an indefinite leave (ILR) with expired passport There are many important matters for applicants to consider when applying for a leave to remain (permission to stay) or an Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. One of the key requirements for any visa application is …
Can work start date be delayed for Skilled Worker visa – 28 days rule The work start date for Skilled Worker visa is an important matter to consider when applying for and assigning a Certificate of Sponsorship to a migrant worker. You need to choose a realistic date on which a skilled worker is expected …
Employing foreign workers without a sponsor licence Sponsor licence is a great asset for any UK organization that wishes to employ skilled foreign workers from around the globe. However, applying for a sponsor licence involves cost, time and effort, and once the sponsor licence is granted there are sponsorship duties and obligations that sponsor employers …
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UK visa options for Ukrainians What are the UK immigration options for Ukrainians In this blog we focus on the immigration options that were created by the UK Home Office following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine. There are three recently introduced immigration routes for those affected by the conflict in Ukraine: the Ukraine …
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Temporary visa regime changes in the UK for the Ukrainian nationals (visa concessions) Visa concessions for Ukrainians in the UK. On 24th February Home Office announced temporary visa concessions for Ukrainian nationals in the UK. All those on valid visas, including visitor visas and temporary schemes, for example seasonal worker visas will be allowed to …
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How Comprehensive Sickness Insurance can trip up your application Comprehensive Sickness Insurance (CSI) has been given little thought by many EU citizens during their residence in the UK. However, it may prove a disastrous omission in many cases of British naturalisation applications by EU nationals and their family members. Lawful residence in the UK and comprehensive …
Starting 15th February 2022 carers can apply for Health and Care skilled worker visa Home Office has announced that starting on 15th February 2022 care workers will be able to apply for Health and Care visa under the Skilled Worker visa scheme. All organizations holding a valid Skilled Worker sponsor licence can sponsor workers from …
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Are asylum seekers allowed to work in the UK? The current staff shortages in many sectors brought back the discussion whether asylum seekers should be permitted to work in the UK whilst their asylum claims are under consideration by the Home Office. As a general rule, asylum claimants are not normally allowed to work whilst …
Best and brightest? City AM published yet another story of immigration and visa woes of UK visa applicants. In this case a young Chinese woman living in the UK was denied unmarried partner visa by the Home Office. That happened despite the fact that she was in a long term relationship with her British partner …
Trade agreement with India in the works Entering into trade agreements is one of the key priorities for UK government after Brexit. The initial discussions with India are due to take place this month (January 2022), when the UK International Trade Secretary travels to India. Trade agreement with India would be a great achievement for …