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How to Get a Global Talent Visa Endorsement in Film & Television

In This Article Introduction What Is a Global Talent Endorsement? Does Everyone on The Global Talent Route Need an Endorsement? What Is the Endorsing Body for a Global Talent Film and Television Endorsement? Is...

Permitted Absences Under Appendix Continuous Residence

In This Article Introduction What are ‘Permitted Absences’? How to Prove a Permitted Absence What Happens if an Application Is Refused Because an Absence Is Not Accepted to Be a Permitted Absence? Contact...

How Long Does it Take to Apply for a UK Visa?

In This Article  Introduction Preparation Time Considering the Financial Requirement Applications from Within the UK Settlement in the UK Other General Considerations Processing Times Biometric Appointments Contact...

Evisa System Update: Biometric Residence Permit Holders Can Now Apply For An Evisa

In This Article Introduction Online Immigration Status eVisa Guidance Updated eVisa Guidance – 6 August 2024 What if I Do Not Hold a BRP? EU Settlement Scheme and Windrush Scheme What if I Need to Apply for...

High Court Considers Discretionary Registration of Children as British Citizens

In This Article Introduction Discretionary Powers Under Section 3(1) of the BNA 1981 Recent High Court Case: R (OBN) v The Secretary of State for the Home Department High Court’s Findings on Registration of Children...

Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): An In-Depth Guide to the IHS

In This Article Introduction Why Do I Have to Pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)? Who Needs to Pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS)? Am I Exempt From Paying the Immigration Health Surcharge? How Much...

UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence: Responsibilities and Requirements

In This Article Introduction Pre-Grant Responsibilities: Appointing Key Personnel Post-Grant Responsibilities: Certificate of Sponsorship Allocation Post-Grant Responsibilities: Additional Responsibilities...

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...