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What Now for Tier 2 Intra-company Transfer (ICT) Migrants?

The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) route closed on 11 April 2022. As such, if you are currently in the UK as a Tier 2 ICT migrant, it will no longer be possible to extend your visa under this route.  Companies...

UK Visa Application Fees 2022

If you are applying for a UK visa from outside the UK, you will need to pay a visa application fee as part of your UK visa application.  If you are applying for an extension of stay or indefinite leave to remain,...

A Guide to the UK Tourism, Leisure & Family Visit Visa

The Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to come to the UK for a short-term stay for the purpose of visiting friends and/or family or for a short holiday. The Tourism, Leisure and...

A Look at the Temporary Work - Creative Worker Visa

The Temporary Work – Creative Worker visa is open to applicants who wish to work in the creative industry in the UK. This route allows applicants to come to the UK on a temporary basis and does not lead to settlement....

Changes to the Private Life Route: Appendix Private Life (Leave to Remain)

On 15 March 2022, the Home Office published a 205-page Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules. Amongst the various changes introduced was the insertion of a new Appendix Private Life. This will take effect on...

UK Visa Processing Times and Home Office Delay

Home Office decision making is sometimes delayed and many have experienced delay during the Covid-19 Pandemic.  Delays in UK visa and immigration decision making may cause significant prejudice, for example, not...

Meeting the English Language Requirement Using an Academic Degree

You must satisfy the Home Office that you meet the English language requirement when applying as a parent of a child under 18, or as a partner/spouse under Appendix FM. You can meet the English language requirement...

Windrush Lessons Learned Review - Has Progress Been Made?

In March 2020, Wendy Williams conducted a review of the Home Office’s workings, and failings, in the wake of the Windrush Scandal. This review called for significant reform by making 30 recommendations...

UK Visa & Immigration Routes for Creative Artists

The UK has a range of immigration routes that provide both temporary and long-term opportunities for international artists, entertainers and musicians (and their personal and technical staff) to...

UK Visa & Immigration Routes for Sportspersons

The UK has a range of immigration routes that provide both temporary and long-term opportunities for international sports persons to participate in sporting activities in the UK. The main immigration routes open...

New Immigration Rules on Public Funds & Children

On 20 June 2022, a new paragraph (GEN.1.11A) to Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules will take effect, giving further clarity to the use of public funds by those responsible for the care of children, who otherwise,...

New Guidance on Late Surinder Singh Applications

In our previous blog post, we discussed the closure of the route for British Citizens to make applications under the EU Settlement Scheme for family permits for their family members to return with or join...