Introduction 2022 was a year of tumultuous political change, with revolving doors both at Number 10 and the Home Office. Despite this, governmental immigration policy relating to the points-based system and legal migration remained on track and focussed largely on attracting skilled and high-skilled workers, particularly from the technology, engineering, digital and innovation sectors. Perhaps…
As one of the premier destinations for Indian nationals who wish to emigrate, the UK offers a wide range of flexible work, business, study, and family immigration routes. Indian nationals who wish to settle permanently in the UK first require a suitable visa and must then reside here continuously for a qualifying period (normally 5…
The most popular work visas in the UK, including the Skilled Worker visa, Health and Care visa, and Temporary Work visa, all require that applicants have a valid job offer from a sponsoring employer before they apply, but there are visa routes for which a job is not needed. Depending on your circumstances, it may…
If you are applying for a UK work, business, study, family, or any other type of visa, depending on the country in which you live, you may need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test. Approved TB clinics are available in many countries around the world, and some new testing locations have recently been added by…
The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa was introduced by the Home Office in May 2022 to enable graduates from top-ranked international universities to live and work in the UK. Unlike other work visa schemes, such as the Skilled Worker visa, applicants do not require a job offer before they apply. In this blog, we will…
Business is thriving in the UK, making the country very sought after by investors and those in business. There are a variety of business visas available, and it is important to select the correct route for your individual needs. What if I am looking to do business in the UK short-term? If you are looking…
Curtailment of leave is when an individual’s permission to enter or stay in the UK is shortened by the Home Office. Receiving a curtailment notice can be hugely concerning, particularly if you were planning to remain in the UK right up until the end of your original permission expiry date. How is a visa curtailed…
Introduction In 2017, the Home Office introduced a visa concession, known as the Offshore Wind Worker Concession (OWWC). Companies that operate vessels within the 12-mile nautical radius of the UK have been able to recruit (skilled and unskilled) vessel crew to work on the construction and maintenance of offshore wind farms under the OWWC. This…
