Switch to Skilled Worker Visa Guide
For individuals already in the UK on a different type of visa, switching to a Skilled Worker Visa can offer several benefits. Switching to a Skilled Worker Visa not only allows you to meet the requirements of your current job, it can also be a significant step in advancing your career, paving the way for […]
Switching from Student Visa to Dependent Visa
Switching from a student visa to a dependant visa allows individuals who have been studying in the UK to stay with close family members who are already living in the country with a valid visa. The process of switching means you do not have to leave the UK to apply, provided you make the application […]
Visa Appeal: Challenging Visa Decisions
Appealing a UK visa or immigration decision is one of a number of options potentially open to applicants to challenge a Home Office decision. However, not all UK visa decisions are eligible for an appeal. The right to appeal is reserved for specific categories of visas and decisions, mainly those involving human rights or protection […]
UK Visa Application Guide 2024
Most people coming to the UK will need a visa. A visa is the permission from the UK Government to come to the UK, or to remain here, for a specific period of time and for a specific purpose – whether to visit, work, study or join family. The UK visa application process can, however, […]
Fiance Visa to Spouse Visa UK
Fiancé visas are issued for 6 months, to allow you to get married or enter into a civil partnership while in the UK. If you want to remain in Britain for longer, to live with your new spouse, you will need to apply for a Spouse visa. Under the UK immigration rules, you can make […]
UK Visa Supporting Documents Checklist 2024
When applying for a UK visa, you will be required to compile and submit a number of supporting documents. The purpose of these documents is to prove that you are eligible for that particular visa and that you meet both the general UK immigration requirements as well as the specific criteria of the category you are applying under, such […]
Overcoming a UK Visa Refusal: Tips & Steps
Receiving a UK visa refusal can be hugely disappointing and frustrating, but it does not necessarily mean that you are without options. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to appeal or challenge the decision, or you could make a new application. In this guide, we look at what happens when an application is refused by the Home Office and […]
UK Visa Guide: Requirements & Process 2024
There are various different types of UK visa, depending on the purpose of your stay, from visiting the UK for a holiday to undertaking a course of study, starting a new job or business, or even starting a new life with loved ones. The right visa not only grants you legal entry into the UK, it also determines the […]
UK Visa Fees 2024
The Home Office charges UK visa applicants fees to process their applications. How much you need to pay will depend on factors such as the type of visa you are applying for, how long the visa will be valid for, and where you are applying from. In addition to the visa fee, there may also […]
UK Tier 2 Sponsor List: Approved Employers 2024
The Register of Licensed Sponsors, previously known as the Tier 2 sponsor list, is a public list of all UK organisations which hold a valid sponsorship licence. A sponsor licence is the permission needed for UK organisations to hire foreign national workers under specific visa categories, such as the Skilled Worker visa (formerly the Tier 2 […]