On 6 December 2018, media outlets reported that the UK government had suspended the Tier 1 Investor Visa route with immediate effect. This caused an outcry amongst immigration solicitor and their representative groups, as it was, according to one Solicitor, “legislation by press release”. No notice of the suspension was issued by the Home Office. …
Pre-Action Protocol Letter before Claim needs to be sent to the Home Office prior to applying for Judicial Review. Judicial Review may be the only option available to you to get the justice if all other avenues such as Administrative Review and appeals have been exhausted. For some applications like Visitor Visa, Short Term Student…
Tier 1 Investor Visa refusal is likely to come as an unexpected blow to you and your advisors. Most Tier 1 Investor Visa applicants have a wealth of contacts and a history of business dealings in the UK, and fully expect their visa application to progress without issue. The United Kingdom undoubtedly provides lucrative investment…
Business Visitor Visa for UK is a popular category. The UK is one of the prime destinations for business people from all over the world. London has recently been labelled the most attractive city in the world for employers and businesses and the UK is the world’s fifth largest economy. These factors, along with the…
Having your visa application refused is frustrating and can cost you hundreds of pounds in visa application fees. There are many different explanations for UK Immigration Visa Applications refusal, but by examining the most common reasons, it is possible to avoid making the same mistakes when you submit your application. As experienced immigration caseworkers, we…
The UK provides a wealth of opportunity for high-net-worth individuals looking to gain citizenship by investment. Its capital, London, is the financial hub of the world. And with open access to the EU and an abundance of luxury real estate options, some of the world’s elite private schools and excellent travel connections, it is no…
In December 2017, the Home Office presented a new Statement of Changes (the Statement) in Immigration Rules (HC309) to Parliament. Most of these changes came into effect on 11th January 2018. The changes include some exciting news for those wishing to come to the UK on the Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa; however, some challenges are…
