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? One purpose of getting a visa is to get a job in UK if you are a skilled worker; this is where you would need a Tier 2 visa. In this case, you would need to acquire a certificate of sponsorship from the employer and the employer must be a licensed sponsor. After requiring a certificate of sponsorship,...

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-September 21 2017

Discretionary Leave to Remain in the UK Before and After 9th July 2012

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 applica... READ FULL BLOG

-September 18 2017

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 vi... READ FULL BLOG

-September 7 2017

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 fo... READ FULL BLOG

-August 23 2017

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 com... READ FULL BLOG

-August 21 2017

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 trea... READ FULL BLOG

-August 8 2017

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. Often, the process is not as straightforward as... READ FULL BLOG

-July 19 2017

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. Who are EEA Nationals? Nationals of following countr... READ FULL BLOG

-July 17 2017

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 ge... READ FULL BLOG

-July 12 2017

Tier 2 Applications from Outside the UK

How do Tier 2 visa applications from outside the UK work? Find out in this guide. If you have a sponsor in the UK, they can assign you a Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship (RCoS) after th... READ FULL BLOG

-July 7 2017

Judicial Review Process

When you apply for a UK visa, you submit your application form along with any supporting documents prior to attending an interview. After that, you’ll need to wait for your visa approval. However, ... READ FULL BLOG

-June 15 2017

EEA Permanent Residence Refused?

With guidelines and regulations constantly changing - especially since Brexit - what happens if your EEA Permanent Residence application is refused? Find out why this can happen and how you can app... READ FULL BLOG

-May 15 2017

Forming a Company in the UK

If you are looking to form a company in UK, then it is quite possible for you. The UK is a huge economy and offers lot of opportunities for individualss, with a large number of business people look... READ FULL BLOG