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What is the Shortage Occupation List and why does it make a difference?

What is the Shortage Occupation List?  The Shortage Occupation List sets out jobs in short supply in the UK at large, and Scotland specifically.  These jobs can be filled by migrants under the Tier 2 route more...

Global Talent Visa: Frequently Asked Questions

In a Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC56, 30 January 2020) published today, the Home Office has introduced a new Global Talent visa category for talented and promising individuals in specific sectors...

Graduate Immigration Route For Post-Study Work

As we set out in an earlier article, a new immigration route for graduates was announced on 11 September 2019. The Graduate Immigration Route will enable international students to work in the UK for two years after...

New Global Talent Visa announced

Faced with a potential post-Brexit brain drain, the Home Office has today announced the introduction of a new Global Talent visa.  See Related Page: Global Talent Visa See Related Post: Global Talent Visa:...

Switching from Tier 4 Student to Tier 2 Work Visa

The new Immigration Rules introduced on 29 March 2019 allow students to apply to switch into the Tier 2 category in the UK 3 months prior to the expected completion date of their course. You must be applying from...

Sole Representative Visa - Top 10 FAQs

In this post we answer some of the questions that are most frequently asked by individuals and businesses who are considering applying for a Sole Representative of an Overseas Business visa. 1. Can I switch from...

The Post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System

The first details are emerging of the Government’s post-Brexit points-based immigration system, set to be introduced from January 2021. As far as economic migration is concerned, there will be 3 categories...

Sole Representative: What does it mean to be recruited outside of the UK?

The Sole Representative of an Oversea Business category is for individuals who are employed by a business outside of the UK who are being sent to the UK by their employer for the purpose of opening and operating...

Evidencing An Exceptional Talent Application to the Arts Council

The Arts Council can endorse applications for individuals with expertise in arts and culture including dance, music, theatre, combined arts, literature and visual arts (museums and galleries). Over the years,...

Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa Success Stories

Based in Covent Garden, Richmond Chambers is widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading immigration law firms for creative sector professionals seeking to apply for a Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa or Tier...

Tier 2 General Change of Employment FAQs

Under the Immigration Rules, there are different requirements if you plan to change employment while on a Tier 2 (General) visa. We have prepared answers to a selection of questions frequently asked by Tier 2 (General)...

UK visa requirements for South African citizens

Many South African citizens have some connection to the UK which may give rise to a basis on which they can apply for a visa to move to the UK.  For example, as a citizen of South Africa, you might have a British...