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Why Do I Need a BRP Card?

We are currently receiving many enquiries about the need for Biometric Residence Permits or cards (BRPs) from people who have held indefinite leave to remain for many years, often evidenced by stamps in...

British Citizenship and the EU Settlement Scheme - Section 10A of the British Nationality Act 1981

The deadline for applications under the EU Settlement Scheme passed on 30 June 2021, as discussed in our previous post here. Home Office statistics, published on 21 September 2021, showed that as of 30 June 2021...

What is the UK Skilled Worker Salary Requirement?

The UK Skilled worker visa is for those who have received an offer of a skilled job from a licensed sponsor in the UK. Among other eligibility requirements, you must meet the salary threshold requirement....

How Apply for Pre-Settled Status with an EUSS Family Permit

In this post, we explore how to apply for Pre-Settled Status under Appendix EU if you have already been granted an EU Settlement Scheme (“EUSS”) Family Permit. This will allow you to stay in the UK after your...

Expert Evidence In Immigration Applications and Appeals

We recently examined, in Parts One, Two, Three and Four of our Practical Guide to Immigration Appeals and in First-tier Tribunal Onward Immigration Appeals – A Practical Guide, how and on what basis an immigration...

Changes to the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Job Creation Requirement

Although the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) route closed to new applicants on 29 March 2019, many Entrepreneurs remain on this route, and are permitted to extend their leave and to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain. However,...

The New HGV Driver Visa Scheme in Context

With the UK government’s recent announcement of a new post-Brexit visa scheme for HGV lorry drivers and poultry workers, the UK’s current regime for temporary work visas has been brought under the spotlight.  The...

British Citizenship Application Refused - What Now?

The requirements to become a British citizen are set out in British Nationality Law; the relevant law is mainly in the British Nationality Act 1981. Some children and adult applicants may be entitled to register...

Changes to the Global Talent Route in October 2021

The Global Talent category, described in detail, here, is for talented and promising individuals in various sectors to work in the UK.  It is contained in “Appendix Global Talent”, which was introduced less...

How To Apply For A Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence

With the introduction of the new Skilled Worker visa, as an employer you now need to secure a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. By doing this, you are able to issue Certificates of Sponsorship to potential applicants,...

Returning Resident Visa Applications and Covid-19

The Returning Resident visa is for individuals who have previously held indefinite leave to remain (“ILR”) in the UK, but this leave has lapsed due to absence from the UK of more than 2 years continuously.  Our...

Changes to the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa Route

On 6 October 2021, changes will be made to the Hong Kong British National (Overseas) route. These cover a concession for overstaying and changes to the routes for dependent partners and children.  Hong Kong BN(O)...