Apply for British Citizenship by Marriage
Marriage or civil partnership with a British citizen or a settled person in the UK is one of the ways you can naturalise as a British citizen. British citizenship is a distinct legal status granted to an individual in recognition that they belong within the national community of a country. Naturalisation is the legal process […]
UKVCAS: Guide for Applicants
In order to apply for a visa, settlement, or British citizenship from within the United Kingdom, most individuals will be required to attend a UKVCAS centre to finalise the application process. Making an application for a UK visa and citizenship can be overwhelming. While UKVCAS services are intended to make the application process more straightforward […]
No Time Limit Application (NTL) Guide
If you have an old-style immigration document and want to have your immigration status confirmed on a Biometric Residence Permit, you’ll need to make a No Time Limit application. This may seem like an unnecessary task for overseas nationals who have lived seamlessly in the UK for several years, but there are various benefits to […]
UK Ancestry Visa Guide
Due to globalisation and migration over the centuries, hundreds of millions of people from around the world can claim some degree of English, Scottish, Welsh, or Northern Irish ancestry. Some people have more recent ties to the United Kingdom within the past few generations. Based on these ancestral connections and a desire to build a […]
Work in the UK
Britain is open to individuals who want to come and actively participate in the economy through employment or running a business. As a non-UK resident, you will however need permission to work here. This means applying to the Home Office for a UK work visa and meeting the requirements under the specific immigration route. Some […]
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 […]