What is a Sponsorship Licence?
The United Kingdom has a sponsorship-based system for work and business visas. This means that all companies seeking to bring over foreign national employees must have a valid sponsor licence from the UK Home Office. If your business would like to send an employee to the United Kingdom or bring an employee from abroad, you […]
Appendix FM Financial Requirement
Appendix FM is an extensive document setting out the rules and requirements for individuals to be able to come to the UK by reason of their family life. In this guide, we explain the key requirements for making an application to enter or remain in the UK under Appendix FM. What is Appendix FM? To […]
ILR Refused? What Are Your Options?
If your application for ILR has been refused, you’ll need to act quickly to understand how to best proceed in your circumstances. In this guide, we outline why the Home Office refuses ILR applications and what your options are if you have received a refusal. What is Indefinite Leave to Remain? Indefinite Leave to […]
High Potential Individual Visa Requirements Guide
The High Potential Individual (HPI) Visa is open to graduates of global elite universities outside the UK to live and work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship. In this guide, we explain the requirements to apply for the High Potential Individual visa and answer frequently asked questions for applicants. What […]
UK Visa Application Process Guide
Applying for a UK visa can feel like a daunting process, especially if you are unsure which type of visa you will need to apply for and how to go about making a UK visa application. The following guide on how to apply for a UK visa looks first at the main UK visa options, […]
How to get married in the UK
In the excitement of agreeing to get hitched, you may not yet have had time to contemplate how you go about making this legal, in other words, how you officially get married in the UK. The following guide on “How to get married in UK” looks at the legal process of getting married in a […]
Student Dependent Visa for the UK
One of the advantages of being an international student in the UK is that under existing rules, you are allowed to bring certain family members with you under the student dependent visa. However, in May 2023, the UK Government announced plans to restrict access to the student dependent route only to post-graduate research routes. This […]
How to Move to the UK
The United Kingdom remains a highly desirable relocation destination. With a high quality of life and education, a strong economy, stable political and social systems and a unique, rich, cultural heritage, Britain holds huge appeal for foreign nationals looking to start a new life in a different country. The logistics of an international move to […]
Why study in the UK?
The United Kingdom is a popular choice of students from around the world looking for high-quality educational experiences. From ancient institutions such as Oxford University and the University of St Andrews to cutting-edge, modern universities like the London School of Economics and the University of Manchester – the UK has options for every preference and […]
How to Give Proof of Settled Status
EU settled status is the official term for the permission granted to qualifying EEA and Swiss citizens and their relatives, allowing them to live and work in the UK on a permanent basis under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS). Those with settled status may be required to prove their status in certain circumstances, such as […]
