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How Business Structure Changes Impact Sponsor Licences

In This Article: Introduction Types of Changes in Business Structure Reporting Duties for Sponsor Licence Holders Consequences of Failing to Report Changes Business Structure Changes: Complete Takeovers...

Section 4L Explained: Who Can Benefit from the New Pathway to British Citizenship?

Section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981, (‘The 1981 Act’), is a route to British citizenship for adults who would have been able to obtain citizenship, was it not for one or more of three reasons. This...

Who Can Qualify For British Citizenship Without English Language and Life in the UK Tests?

The British Nationality Act (1981) governs, amongst other things, the requirements for naturalisation as a British citizen. In particular, the Act outlines specific rules relating to the English Language and Life...

British Citizenship for Irish Citizens to Be Simplified

The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 received royal assent on 24 May of this year. While it has not yet come into force, the amendments it makes to the British Nationality Act 1981 will provide an alternative...

New UK Visitor Visa Rules for Paid Engagements

In our previous post, New Rules for UK Visitors: Working on a Visit Visa, we examined four recent changes to the Visitor visa rules introduced by the (former) Government: (1) clarifications regarding remote working...

New Rules for UK Visitors: Working on a Visit Visa

In This Article  Introduction Greater Clarity on Remote Working as a Visitor Intra-Corporate Activities: Direct Client Work Research by Scientists, Researchers and Academics Permitted Activities for Legal Professionals Contact...

How to Apply for an Overseas Domestic Worker Visa

The Overseas Domestic Worker Visa allows domestic staff working in a private household to enter the UK and continue their employment for up to 6 months. This route is suitable for domestic workers in circumstances...

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): Which UK Visas Lead to Settlement?

This post explains which UK visas are routes to settlement, the length of time a main applicant usually needs to spend on each route before qualifying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and when time spent on different routes may be combined.

New Guidance Clarifies Long Residence ILR 548-Day Absence Rule

Until 11 April 2024, 10 Year Long Residence Indefinite Leave to Remain applications required absences from the UK of no more than 18 months (548 days) in total, and 6 months (184 days) at one time.  On 11 April...

How to Withdraw a UK Immigration Application

There are various reasons why you may need to withdraw an immigration application. Perhaps an emergency has arisen prompting a change of plans? Or maybe you noticed that you made a mistake filling out the form? Conversely,...

How to Apply for a British Passport From Outside The UK: Step-by-Step Application Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on applying for your first British passport from outside the UK. Obtaining your British passport will solidify your status as a citizen of the United Kingdom, as well as bestowing...

How Victims of Domestic Violence Can Apply For ILE From Abroad

As addressed in part 1 of this three part series, the collaboration, campaigning and strategic litigation brought by a coalition of actors supporting victims of domestic violence, led to the landmark ruling of AM...