How much do I need to earn? The UK government has been revising its proposals to raise income threshold for family visa (spouse/dependants) in recent months. Initially, the government said the partner in the UK must earn a minimum of £38,700 per year to bring their partner to the UK, which takes effect from Spring […]
Navigating the complex and ever-evolving landscape of UK immigration law can be a daunting task, especially for employers looking to hire foreign talent. In today’s globalised world, attracting skilled professionals from around the world is crucial for business growth and competitiveness. To ensure a smooth and successful visa application process, UK employers may find it […]
The UK government is introducing a new electronic visa (ETA – Electronic Travel Authorisation). It will impose an extra step on people who do not currently need a visa to visit the UK. Currently, nationals of some countries and regions are not required to have a visa for their short-term visit to the UK, such […]
There are a number of key changes to right-to-work checks coming into force on 6 April 2022, which we will seek to explain and explore in this blog post. What are right-to-work checks? Freedom of movement between the UK and the EU has now ended and the UK has introduced a new immigration system. As […]
This article shall examine the new Frontier Work Permit which allows EU workers, who worked part time in the UK before Brexit, to continue to do so. Who is a frontier worker? A frontier worker is someone who lives in one EU country and works in another. Can a frontier worker apply for (pre) settled […]
On 14 October 2019, her Majesty delivered the 65th Queen’s Speech to Parliament. As you can imagine, Brexit was very much high on the agenda as well as proposals to the NHS, rail, adult social care and the environment. Of particular interest to businesses were the proposals for new immigration and employment bills, including a […]
Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) Applicants who are granted Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) at a visa issuing Post should have no time restrictions on their stay in the UK, that is, they can stay indefinitely. ILE carries the same entitlement as ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’ (ILR), which is issued by the UK Border Agency […]
The UK and the EU have already reached an agreement on citizens’ rights, which provides EU citizens living in the UK and UK nationals living in the EU before the end of the implementation period with certainty about their rights going forward. Individuals will continue to live, move and work on the same basis as […]
On 28 January 2019, Home Secretary Sajid Javid set out provisions for EU citizens coming to the UK after EU exit in the event of a no deal. If Britain leaves the EU without agreeing a deal, the government will seek to end free movement as soon as possible and has introduced an Immigration Bill […]
An individual from outside the European Economic Area, who is seeking to live in the UK for 6 months or more is required to pay a health surcharge as part of their visa application.
