Moving to the UK from the Commonwealth

A Commonwealth citizen is a person residing in a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations. In British nationality law, a Commonwealth citizen is a person who is: A British citizen, British Overseas Territories citizen, British Overseas citizen, British subject, British National (Overseas), or A national of a country listed in Schedule 3 of the British Nationality Act 1981. Commonwealth citizens can enjoy certain privileges in the UK and other member states. These speci...

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-June 15 2018

UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Maintenance Funds Requirement

Those looking to set up a new business or take over the running of a business in the UK can apply for a UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa. As with any other visa category, you must meet some conditions t... READ FULL BLOG

-May 17 2018

Immigration Rules for Unmarried and Same Sex Partner Visa Applications

A person, who has cohabited for 2 years or more but is not married nor is in a civil partnership with a partner who is settled in the UK, can apply to join his or her partner in the UK. If you are ... READ FULL BLOG

-May 8 2018

Permitted Activities in the UK on a Visitor Visa

You are given UK Visitor Visa for a short period of up to 6 months. You can enter the UK with such a visa for different purposes. Activities that you are allowed to do in the UK on a UK visitor vis... READ FULL BLOG

-May 2 2018

Appealing a Civil Penalty for Illegal Employment

UK employers can employee foreign national workers in their organisation provided they meet the relevant visa and immigration requirements. However, if an employer in UK is found guilty of employin... READ FULL BLOG

-April 26 2018

Best Universities for International Students in the UK

From the royal family and rolling country lanes, to obsessive tea drinking and the ever amazing Harry Potter franchise, the UK is renowned worldwide for so many different quirks and perks. But it’s... READ FULL BLOG

-April 23 2018

The Genuine Entrepreneur Test for UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Applications

UK gives many great opportunities to entrepreneurs; it's a great place for doing business. This is why entrepreneurs from outside the UK wish to come to the UK for a new venture. Entrepreneurs have... READ FULL BLOG

-April 11 2018

How Can Immigration Lawyers Help You to Challenge a UK Visa Refusal?

Applying for a UK visa is not an easy task. It requires detailed knowledge so that your visa application is accepted successfully. Many applicants applying for UK visa make this mistake of applying... READ FULL BLOG

-March 30 2018

UK Visa For Medical Treatment in the UK

People from different countries often come to the UK for medical treatment. However, you need a visa if you wish to receive medical treatment in the UK. In order to get this treatment in the UK, y... READ FULL BLOG

-March 22 2018

Switching From a Student Visa to a Tier 1 UK Visa

Many people who are in the UK on a student visa wish to stay in the UK when their studies finish. A Tier 4 General Student Visa allows anyone who is 16 or above to study in the UK provided they mee... READ FULL BLOG

-March 19 2018

How to Start a Business in the UK

At the end of 2017, the UK was predicted to be the best country for business in 2018 by Forbes magazine. Praised for its strong economic climate and flourishing enterprise environment, the United K... READ FULL BLOG

-March 19 2018

UK Multiple Entry Visa Rules

You may require a visa to enter the UK for a wide variety of different purposes – from travel and leisure to business and study. In terms of types of visas, there is a short term visitor visa which... READ FULL BLOG

-March 8 2018

How Can a Professional Immigration Agency Help You?

UK immigration law is constantly evolving and - at the same time - documentation and permit requirements from the UK Border Agency are also undergoing constant change. Due to this, if you plan to v... READ FULL BLOG