Covid-19 - Update

During this difficult period Permits2work is still open for business to help you with your Immigration needs. Our caseworkers are working from home, fully supported by our legal clerks who are still in the office.

Please call us for any assistance and please stay safe.

English Language Requirement for Family visas

2 Feb, 2016

On 18 January a new English language requirement was announced for applicants seeking to extend their stay in the UK in family visa categories. Non-EEA national partners and parents in the family routes will be required to pass a speaking and listening test at level...

NEW HOME OFFICE FEES FOR 2016/2017!

12 Jan, 2016

On the 11 January 2016, the government set out its proposed changes to the fees for visas, immigration and nationality applications and associated premium services for 2016–17. Specific fee changes for 2016–17 will apply after further legislation is laid in Parliament...

Long Residence Settlement Visas

17 Apr, 2015

Great news for everyone who is going to apply for long residence visas in the UK. The Home Office now offers a premium service for this visa category! The decision for a long residence visa is normally made on the same day. If you would like to use our services for...

6th April Immigration Rule Changes

27 Mar, 2015

There are a number of important Immigration rule changes occurring from the 6th April 2015, which affects the majority of migrants on visas already in the UK and those planning to apply for a visa for the UK. The most significant of the changes are summarised below:...

New rules for overseas Biometric Residence Permit applicants

11 Mar, 2015

Obtaining a biometric residence permit was a requirement for non-EEA nationals applying for a visa from inside the UK only. However, it is now changing and non-EEA migrants will need to have BRP even if applying from overseas. The Home Office will be implementing...