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Top Reasons Why UK Visa Applications Get Rejected
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Top Reasons Why UK Visa Applications Get Rejected

Every year, thousands of UK visa applications are rejected by the Home Office as a result of mistakes made either by the applicant or their sponsor. Something as seemingly trivial …

Nov 21, 2023 2 min read
Can I Switch My Tier 2 ICT Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa?

Can I Switch My Tier 2 ICT Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa?

With the new Skilled Worker visa now having replaced the old Tier 2 (General) visa there are several changes which will be relevant to those present in the UK on the old Tier 2 sys …

Nov 20, 2023 2 min read
Introduction of the Innovator Founder Visa
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Introduction of the Innovator Founder Visa

The Innovator Founder visa replaced the Innovator and Start Up routes on 13th April 2023.

Nov 14, 2023 2 min read
IHS Reimbursements: Maximizing Your Financial Health

IHS Reimbursements: Maximizing Your Financial Health

In a previous post, we looked at the process for obtaining refunds of immigration and nationality application fees.

Nov 7, 2023 4 min read
Travel Whilst Awaiting an Immigration Decision
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Travel Whilst Awaiting an Immigration Decision

Out-of-Country Applications Often individuals applying for UK visas that involve them relocating, such as through the Skilled Worker visa would like the option to go to the UK in a …

Oct 18, 2023 2 min read
Changes effective immediately, student route, dependants and switching
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Changes effective immediately, student route, dependants and switching

As announced by the Home Secretary on the 23 May 2023, and following the Government’s commitment to reduce net migration, as of today at 15:00 the Home Office removed the right for …

Jul 18, 2023 1 min read
Prevent risk and mitigate against penalties
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Prevent risk and mitigate against penalties

In June 2023, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joined one of the Home Office teams which were part of a large-scale operation making over 150 visits to businesses employing illegal worke …

Jul 13, 2023 2 min read
Keep your sponsor licence details up to date
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Keep your sponsor licence details up to date

The Home Office has begun contacting sponsors this week to inform them about a change to the process for updating some sponsor licence details. The email outlines new functions tha …

Apr 3, 2023 3 min read
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme

One of the government’s priorities is securing the UK’s borders and keeping our people safe by ensuring that everyone wishing to travel to the UK (except British and Irish citizens …

Mar 11, 2023 1 min read