How to Complete Form Set F
Foreign nationals living in the United Kingdom on various immigration arrangements, including Family Route visas, are subject to time limits in line with their permission to live in the UK. This means that you and your children are subject to immigration control and do not possess the same rights and obligations as those with UK […]
What are the Advantages of British Citizenship?
Becoming a British citizen is a significant life event where, apart from allowing you to apply for a British passport, this will provide you with the opportunity to participate more fully in the life of your local community in the UK, including the right to vote in general elections. Once you have been granted British […]
How to Check UK Visa Application Status
After submitting your UK visa application, you will need to wait for UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to process your application before travelling to the United Kingdom. This process can be frustrating and nerve-wracking for many people. One way to ease your nerves can be to check the status of your UK visa application in […]
GBM Senior or Specialist Worker Visa
Under the Global Business Mobility Route, the Senior or Specialist Worker Visa allows qualifying workers to come to the United Kingdom temporarily. If you are a senior or specialist worker within an overseas company and seek to come to the UK to develop your career and connections, you may be eligible for this new visa. […]
Global Business Mobility Visa Guidance
Following an overhaul of the UK immigration system post-Brexit, the Home Office opened the Global Business Mobility Route in 2022. The visa categories under this route are highly specialised and designed for specialist overseas workers to come to the UK on a temporary basis to meet specific skill needs. This article will outline the five […]
Form FLR IR: Visa Extension Application Guide
If you are currently in the United Kingdom with Leave to Remain and seek to extend your stay, you must apply for Further Leave to Remain. Some individuals will submit their application for Further Leave to Remain with Form FLR (IR). You will need to submit this form correctly and in time to secure your […]
Travelling to the UK on Business
If you’re planning to travel to the UK on business, or to send an employee for the purposes of carrying out a business activity, the following guidance will help you to establish whether or not a visa should be obtained in advance and, where applicable, the type of visa needed for business travel to the […]
How to buy a house if you’re moving to the UK
The housing market in the United Kingdom is made up of a broad range of property types, from contemporary, new-build homes and apartments to historic, period properties that are hundreds of years old. As a non-British national, you may enjoy visiting the United Kingdom on a frequent basis and have considered buying property in which […]
Types of UK Residence Permit
Foreign nationals wishing to live in the United Kingdom require immigration permission. This permission is sometimes known as a residence permit. There are many different residence permits through the complex UK immigration system, so you must understand the differences between the various routes and their purposes. This article will outline the various types of residence […]
BNO Visa Guide
In 1997, the British Government transferred the authority of Hong Kong to the People’s Republic of China. This created new political, economic, and social realities for the Hong Kong people. It also resulted in the creation of a new nationality known as British (National) Overseas status for those interested in maintaining ties with the United […]
