What is Sole parental responsibility in UK immigration ‘Sole responsibility’ is a legal term used in UK immigration law when there is a child’s visa application and only one parent is applying for a UK visa (or has an Indefinite Leave to Remain/is Settled) and the other parent is still alive but remaining outside the UK. In family visa applications this usually occurs when the parents relationship broke down permanently…
Read MoreExpired passport for UK visa ILR
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 for applicant to provide their proof of identity with the application. The most obvious proof…
Read Morework start delay skilled worker
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 to start work. Sponsor employer must therefore consider all the circumstances, including the notice period…
Read MoreHow to employ foreign workers with no sponsor licence
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 have to meet. Those are some of the reasons why UK employers may try to…
Read MoreWhat UK immigration options are for those affected by conflict in Ukraine
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 Family Scheme; the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme; and the Ukraine Extension Scheme. Home Office…
Read MoreHow 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…
Read MoreUkraine Family Scheme
Special treatment for Ukrainian nationals in the UK visa applications We previously wrote on this topic in our blog on 26 February. A new scheme is being launched for those Ukrainian nationals who are family members of British citizens, persons settled in the UK, and certain others (holding permit as refugee or under humanitarian protection). The eligible family members will be able to come to the UK under the Ukraine…
Read MoreTemporary visa concessions for Ukrainian nationals in the UK
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 apply for other visa categories from inside the UK without the need to return to…
Read MoreComprehensive Sickness Insurance Naturalisation
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 sickness insurance EU nationals and their family members, just like all other applicants for British…
Read MoreCare workers added to Health and care visa from 15th Feb 2022
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 the ‘Soc Code 6145 Care Workers and home carers’. 6145 Care workers and home carers…
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