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ECAA Turkish Businessperson Visa: The Standstill Clause
By Dr. Catherine Taroni

The European Communities Association Agreement (ECAA) was set up under the Ankara Agreement of 1963 – before the UK joined the EU.  The aim was to promote economic relations between Turkey and the community and lead to accession of Turkey to the (now) EU. ...

 In this post, which forms part of a series of posts on the Turkish Businessperson visa, we ask what is the standstill clause and what does it mean for ECAA Turkish Businessperson visa applications? Why are Turkish business people different from any...

Tier 2 General Visa Application - A Short Guide
By Annie Ee

The Tier 2 General visa category is for individuals who have an offer of a skilled job in the UK from a licensed Tier 2 Sponsor.  In this post, we look at the requirements of the Tier 2 General visa route for anyone making a Tier 2 General visa application from...

 outside the UK.  Tier 2 General Visa Application: UK Job Before you apply for a Tier 2 General skilled worker visa, you will need to have been offered a job in the UK.  Your employer (also known as Sponsor) must have an A rated sponsor licence. All Tier...

Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme - What Next?
By Georgina Griggs

The Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme allows sponsored young people from participating countries and territories to live in the UK on a temporary basis. The Scheme allows for such migrants to work in any kind of role (except as a professional sportsperson, doctor or...

 dentist in training) during their stay in the UK. The maximum grant of leave under the Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme is 2 years.  Therefore, a lot of Tier 5 Youth Mobility Scheme migrants find themselves wondering what their options are in terms of staying...

MAC urges UK to expand Shortage Occupation List
By Richmond Chambers

The list of occupations used by the government to allocate skilled work visas should be significantly expanded says the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC). But future UK immigration rules could render the shortage occupation list redundant, applying as it...

 does only under the current EU free movement system. The independent public body that advises the UK government on migration matters has recommended that professions including architects, psychologists, vets and web designers be added to the shortage occupation...

What is the Tier 2 Sportsperson Visa?
By Paul Richmond

The Tier 2 Sportsperson visa category is for elite sportspersons and qualified coaches, who are recognised by their sports governing body as being at the highest level of their profession internationally.  You will need to be endorsed by your sport’s governing...

 body before applying for a visa. What are the main eligibility requirements for a Tier 2 Sportsperson visa? In order to qualify for a Tier 2 Sportsperson visa, you will need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that: You are an elite sportsperson or...

Overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation visa
By Stefania Patuto

The Sole Representative of an Overseas Business visa category has a sub-category for employees of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation being posted in the UK for a long-term assignment as a representative. Requirements for Entry Clearance...

 as an Employee of an Overseas newspaper, News Agency or Broadcasting Organisation In order to qualify for a UK visa as an employee of an overseas newspaper, news agency or broadcasting organisation you will need to satisfy UK Visas & Immigration...

Sole Representative Visa: An Alternative to the Innovator Visa
By Gillian McCall

On 29 March 2019 new rules were introduced for those who want to run a business in the UK, bringing into force Appendix W which includes the Innovator visa and Start-up visa categories. These routes initially seemed like an improvement on the now-closed Entrepreneur...

 category with a lower investment funds threshold and assessments of the business being carried out by people in industry, rather than caseworkers in the Home Office.  However, a month later, we are not really any closer to the Innovator route being...

Tech Experts: How to Apply under Tier 1 Exceptional Talent
By Stefania Patuto

There are three main steps to follow when applying for a Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa as a leader or potential leader in the digital technology sector: You must first apply to the Home Office for endorsement by Tech Nation. The Home Office will inform Tech...

 Nation when you have completed this step; You must complete the Tech Nation Visa application form and provide a number of documents as evidence of your eligibility. If your application meets the criteria, it will be endorsed by Tech Nation and recommended...

Sole Representative Visa: The Centre of Operations Test
By Paul Richmond

For a parent company to satisfy the requirements of the representative of an overseas business visa category it must be a genuine commercial enterprise with its principal place of business outside the UK.  Importantly, it must also intend to keeps its main centre...

 of operations abroad. In this post we look at the requirement for the business to remain centred abroad.  Where is the centre of operations test set out? What does the Home Office look for when assessing whether the test is met?  And what evidence does...

Immigration Routes For Artists & Entertainers: FAQ
By Paul Richmond

The UK is a world-leading hub for the creative industries and there are a range of UK visas available to artists and entertainers who wish to visit or work in the UK.  In this post, we answer some of the questions most frequently asked by creative and entertainment...

 sector professionals, employers and event organisers across the film, television, music, performing arts and fashion industries. Q. Which immigration routes are available to artists & entertainers? The main immigration routes available to artists...

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa Open To Architects
By Gillian McCall

On 10 January 2019, the Immigration Rules were updated to allow Architects to apply for endorsement and a grant of leave in the Exceptional Talent category. This represents further expansion of the Exceptional Talent route, which is essentially the only category...

 of the Immigration Rules to have increased in capacity and become less restrictive in recent years. While Architects have had the option to come to the UK in the Tier 2 category for some time, this change in the Rules will allow Architects to take...

Are you Satisfying your Duties as a Tier 2 Sponsor?
By Wendy Barnes

Sponsors are required to ensure they are complying with immigration law and have the necessary systems in place to retain their Tier 2 Sponsor Licence. As Sponsors are benefiting from migration they are expected to ensure a balanced system. The main purposes...

 of sponsorship duties are to: Ensure compliance with the Immigration Rules Address weakness within processes Capture concerning behaviour from migrants at an early stage Prevent the abuse of the immigration system The Home Office may visit Sponsors to check...
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