UK International Agreement Visa Guide & Process
The UK’s International Agreement visa is a temporary route for individuals contracted for work covered by international law or treaty. It replaced the UK’s previous Temporary Worker – International Agreement Worker visa (T5) for professionals employed under agreements between the UK and other countries or international organisations, such as diplomatic staff, employees of international organisations like […]
Dependent Visa UK: Requirements and Application Process
A UK Dependent visa allows qualifying family members of certain visa holders to join them in the UK. This type of visa is designed for spouses, civil and unmarried partners, children, and in some cases parents, who wish to live with loved ones who have already secured, or are applying for, a UK visa that […]
How to Perform a Sponsor Licence Check in the UK
Sponsor licence checks should be carried out regularly by employers to ensure they continue to comply with their Home Office regulations. Foreign nationals may also want to perform a sponsor licence check to verify an organisation’s permission to sponsor them for a work visa. This article will guide you through the process of conducting a […]
Care Worker Visa UK Sponsorship: A Complete Guide
The Care Worker visa offers foreign nationals a fast-tracked route to work in the UK. The demand for care workers in the UK remains high. With around 150,000 vacancies for these roles in the healthcare sector, this visa has become a business-critical recruitment option for employers. For workers, while job opportunities are plentiful, it can […]
UK Minister of Religion Visa: Process & Requirements
If you are looking to come to the UK to work as a religious minister, and you are subject to UK immigration control, you will typically need a Minister of Religion visa. The Minister of Religion Visa allows religious leaders and individuals with key roles in faith-based organisations to live and work in the UK. […]
How to Apply for a UK Sponsor Licence
A sponsor licence is the permission granted by the UK Home Office to an employer allowing them to hire skilled foreign nationals under certain sponsored visa routes. To apply for a sponsor licence, employers must make an application evidencing their eligibility and proving that they meet the sponsorship compliance requirements. With skills and labour shortages […]
UK Tier 5 Visa: A Complete Temporary Visa Guide
Tier 5 visas are no longer available in the UK. Tier 5 as a category has been replaced by UK Temporary Worker visas, which cater for specific types of workers being sponsored for specific types of jobs. This article provides a comprehensive overview of what was formerly known as the Tier 5 Visa, now the […]
Religious Work Visa UK Guide
The Religious Worker visa is a Temporary UK Worker Visa for overseas nationals to work as visiting religious workers, in a non-pastoral role or religious order. Replacing the previous T5 (Temporary Worker) Religious Visa, it allows the individual to work in the UK for up to 2 years. The following guide to the Religious Worker visa […]
SELT: Immigration Compliance Guide
The Secure English Language Test (SELT) is a mandatory assessment for certain UK visa and immigration applications, ensuring that applicants have the necessary English language skills. It evaluates proficiency in listening, reading, writing, and speaking, and is required for visas like the Skilled Worker visa, among others. Only tests from government-approved providers, such as IELTS […]
IELTS for Employers: UK Recruitment Guide
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is one of the most recognised English proficiency tests worldwide. IELTS evaluates a candidate’s ability to communicate effectively in English across four key areas: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. As businesses become more global and diverse, ensuring that employees have the necessary language skills is a necessity for […]