With a total of 66 monarchs and 57 parliaments having ruled and governed the UK throughout the centuries, the United Kingdom has seen its fair share of laws both entering and leaving legislation through the years.
Switching From a Tier 2 to a Tier 1 UK Visa
You can enter the UK for different purposes and – for each different purpose – you need to apply for a different visa. But what if you want to switch from one category of visa to another?
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Discretionary Leave to Remain Policy: Before and After 9th July 2012
There have been a number of recent changes to discretionary leave to remain policy in recent times. The applications to extend stay under discretionary leave to remain after 9th July 2012 fall under the transitional arrangements. Discretionary Leave (DL) technically does not exist for new applications on or after 9th July 2012, as they are generally considered for leave outside rules, Appendix FM rules or on the grounds of Article 8 and the applicant is given leave to remain for 30 months, which leads to settlement after you have completed 10 years in the UK with no recourse to public funds.
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English Language Requirements for a UK Family Visa
English language requirements are essential for obtaining most visas in the UK for non EEA nationals. This also applies for those coming to UK through a family route. When you apply for a family visa as a partner or parent, you need to prove your knowledge of the English language. However, English language requirements often change; find out what the language requirements are and how to fulfill them in this guide.
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The Surinder Singh Immigration Route: How Does it Work?
The Surinder Singh route is a simple process. It works for European Economic Area (EEA) nationals who want to get their family members into their country of origin. This means that you can apply for an EEA family permit if you lived with your family member in an EEA country other than UK and your family member is a British Citizen.
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Tier 2 and 5 Sponsor Licences
Often, a company in the UK wishes or needs to employ workers who are non-EU nationals. In that case, what do they need to do? If any company in the UK wishes to employ a non-EU worker then that company requires obtaining Sponsor License. In this guide, we outline what a sponsor license is, how you can go about applying for one and offer a range of Tier 2 and 5 sponsor guidance.
Common Issues With UK Visitor Visas
Many people want to visit the UK for short durations, for leisure (going on holiday, seeing your family), business or other reasons (taking part in a sporting event, to receive private medical treatment). For such a visit, you may need to apply for a standard UK visit visa, allowing you to stay in the UK for up to 6 months. But visitor visas can be refused. What are some common issues with applying for a visitor visa and how can you overcome them?
Why Should You Hire an Immigration Consultant for Your UK Visa Application?
Are you looking to come to UK? If so, then you should hire an immigration consultant for your UK visa application. Find out why in this guide.
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EEA Workers in the UK
In this guide, we outline the rights EEA residents have to live and work in the UK, as well as the social benefits you may be entitled to.
Recent Changes to Tier 2 Immigration Rules
There are various types of visa which allow nationals of other countries to come to the UK for several reasons. One of the reasons why people of other nations want to come to the UK is when they get a job in UK, which comes under the Tier 2 category. However, there have been recent changes to immigration rules for this category of visa.
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