An Alternative to Tier 1 Investment Visas Generally, an individual who is planning to come to the UK for the purpose of investing in businesses will be considering the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) or Tier 1 (Investor) categories. The Entrepreneur route is designed for individuals who want to take an active role in running a business in the UK…
EEA Brexit. What Does This Mean for EEA Nationals? Brexit has thrown up many questions, namely what will happen to EU nationals living here in the UK. Currently, that’s about 2.8m people according to the government white paper that came out this month, or 4.3 per cent of the UK. The white paper does not say…
How to Apply for a Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa ICT In order to apply for a Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa (ICT) the applicant must go through a 2 stage process: Stage 1: Endorsement (£287) – you can apply for this either online or by post. Digital technology specialists will also need to apply for…
How To Apply for a Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa from Egypt The Egyptian national who is applying for a UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa who want to set up a new business or take control of an existing business in the UK must have access to at least £200,000 investment funds to apply for this…
New Immigration Rules November 2016 There have been new changes/updates to the Immigration Rules. The Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC677) has now been laid. This update therefore reviews the major changes affecting employers and their employees. We are also setting out some of the major changes introduced by the Immigration Act 2016…
How to apply for a UK Spouse Visa from Philippines The Filipino national who is applying for the spouse visa as the wife/husband of a British National or a person who is settled in the UK must meet the following requirements: Marriage: The parties should be married to each other and…
Points Based Calculator Changes: The points based calculator was originally developed to assist those applying through the points based system (Tiers 1, 2, 4 and 5). However, the Immigration Rules and the way in which applications are made have evolved significantly over recent years making the calculator more difficult to maintain. The calculator helps applicants assess whether…
New Changes for EEA Family Members David Cameron has announced new changes for EEA Family Members as follows: Non-EU nationals who had no prior lawful residence in a Member State before marrying an EU citizen, or Where a marriage is entered into after an EEA citizen has established residence in the host Member State. The new proposal…
UK Spouse Visa In order to apply for a spouse visa from outside the UK, you must meet the following requirements: You both must be of the age of 18 or over. You must have both met and be legally married i.e. provide a marriage certificate. The UK sponsor must have sufficient accommodation for both. The UK…
On the 18th of January 2016, the Government has announced a new language requirement “A2 English Test” for migrants on a family visa who are seeking to extend their stay in the UK. Under the new regulations, non – EEA national partners and parents on a family route visa will need to take and pass…