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Arts & Culture Global Talent Visa Endorsement: Exceptional Talent or Promise?
By Grace Storrie - Legal Associate

Making an application for endorsement is the necessary first-step in an application for a Global Talent Visa in the field of arts and culture.  There are two pathways to endorsement: exceptional talent and exceptional...

 promise. Before you apply for endorsement, you have to decide which of the routes best suits you.  The purpose of this guide is to help you decide whether you should apply for endorsement as an...

How to Switch from Sole Representative to Skilled Worker
By Lucy Katko - Immigration Barrister

On 11 April 2022, the Sole Representative category closed to new applicants. Those who already held permission have been able to extend and settle. You can find helpful blog posts and information on extending and...

 settling in this category here and here.  A Climate of Harsh Decision-Making It has become increasingly clear to practitioners that just because a Sole Representative met the requirements in a previous...

Common Mistakes and Errors in UK Visa Applications
By Richmond Chambers -

When submitting a UK visa application through UKVI, any information provided ought to be true, accurate and complete according to the applicant’s knowledge. However, as the process is oftentimes complex and...

 lengthy, it is not uncommon for applicants to make mistakes while preparing their visa applications. Where a mistake has come to an applicant’s attention, they should consider whether remedial steps...

Sponsor Licence Refusals: Causes and Solutions
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

When embarking on the journey of making a Sponsor Licence Application, the sponsoring company must understand the route(s) in which they wish to sponsor overseas nationals and the duties that come with being a sponsor....

 In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the nuances of Sponsor Licence Refusals, providing insights and tips for those navigating the sponsor licence application process.  We explore the reasons...

A Beginner's Guide to Self-Sponsorship as a Skilled Worker
By Emily Mitchell - Chambers Administrator

One way to work in the UK as a migrant is through sponsored employment as a Skilled Worker. A migrant’s leave in the UK as a Skilled Worker is tied to the condition that they work for their sponsored employer....

 It is possible to sponsor yourself to work in the UK if you already have set up or would like to set up a UK based company. In this blog post, we will consider the three stage process you must go through to...

Timeline of Recent and Forthcoming UK Immigration Rule Changes in 2024
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

As we step into the second month of 2024, the United Kingdom’s immigration landscape has already undergone significant transformations this year, fuelled by the government’s overarching goal of...

 reducing net migration. These immigration changes not only reflect the priorities of the present government, but also hold profound implications for individuals, businesses, and families. In this post, we present...

Fines for Illegal Working to Triple From 13 February 2024
By Taya Sayekaya - Immigration Barrister

Ch-ch-ch-changes! The Home Secretary’s announcement of its intention to increase maximum fines for employers caught employing individuals without lawful immigration status (‘illegal workers’), back in August...

 2023 was covered in our blog post here. The implementation of the new civil penalties regime is now almost upon us.  This post will cover when the new civil penalties regime will come into force, how it...

Changes to the UK Student Visa Rules For Dependants
By Nicki Behnamfar - Legal Associate

On 23rd May 2023, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced in a written statement that the government would be “removing the right for international students to bring dependants unless they are on postgraduate...

 courses currently designated as research programmes”. These restrictions were introduced as a response to the government’s aim to reduce net migration to the UK, whilst maintaining its promise...

Sponsor Licence Renewals Abolished from April 2024
By Georgina Griggs - Immigration Barrister

At present, Sponsor Licences are valid for four years. If licence holders wish to keep their licence beyond the four years, they must make a paid renewal application. Renewal applications can be made within 90 days...

 of the date of the licence’s expiry and applications will cost the same as an initial application (£536 for small / charitable sponsors and £1,476 for large sponsors).  As there is an expiry date, it...

Choosing the Right UK Partner Visa: Marriage Visit, Spouse, Unmarried Partner, or Fiancé?
By Eve Loveman - Legal Associate

Given the government’s intention to increase the minimum income threshold for family visas in “Spring 2024”, many people are looking to make a visa application before these changes come into effect. If you...

 are considering applying for a visa so that you can stay in the UK with your British or settled partner, the differences between the marriage visit visa, fiancé, unmarried partner and spouse applications...

How to Apply for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (UK ETA)
By Emilia Cieslak - Legal Associate

UPDATED POST: UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Application Guide 2024 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new requirement for non-visa national passengers visiting or transiting through the UK.  You...

 will need Electronic Travel Authorisation in order to transit through the UK, stay for six months as a visitor or stay for three months on the Creative Worker visa concession. The Electronic Travel...

Refugee Status for Palestinians Where UNRWA Assistance Has Ceased
By Alex Papasotiriou - Immigration Barrister

In the ever-evolving landscape of international law, a notable recent occurrence is the delivery of Advocate General Emiliou’s Opinion in Case C‑563/22 SN and LN on 11 January 2024. This case, arising from...

 a preliminary ruling request by Bulgaria’s Administrative Court, delves into the interpretation of Article 12(1)(a) of the Qualification Directive (Directive 2011/95/EU), shedding light on the specific...
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