New Digital Visa Application Service Now Available Worldwide
Access UK is a new digital visa application service for foreign visitors to the UK. The service was introduced to customers in China in 2014 by the Home Office, enabling them to apply for visitor visas online. Following the successful launch, the service has now been...
New Online European Passport Return Service
On 1st October 2016, the UK Home Office introduced a new service for EEA and Swiss nationals applying for either a registration certificate or permanent residence in the UK. Applicants can apply through their participating local authority where a copy of the passport...
Changes to Police Registration
Nationals of certain countries are required to register with the police if they intend to come to the UK for longer than 6 months, extend their current leave or switch to a different visa. Those who are currently already in the UK will be notified of the requirement...
Brexit – What happens next for EU / EEA nationals?
So, the UK population has voted on the EU Referendum, to leave the EU What does this mean for EU nationals and their families currently residing inside the UK? Until the UK Government invokes Article 50 and triggers the two-year time limit to leave the E.U, our...
Immigration Right to Rent Checks
People who are allowed to be in the UK have a right to rent and a right to rent check should be made by landlords. If a landlord cannot show the check was made, or are renting to someone who isn't allowed to stay in the UK, there could be fine to pay (civil penalty)....
English Language Requirement for Family visas
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!
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...
Get Ready For The New Year’s Recruitment Drive With A UK Visa Sponsor License From £995*
Are you worried about getting enough skilled staff to fill your vacancies in 2016? Is a lack of qualified candidates holding your business back? A UK Visa Sponsor license lets you hire skilled workers from all over the world. This makes your pool of candidates larger,...
Major changes to UK Immigration Rules
Digital Technology Roles Added to Shortage Occupation List | Permanent Residence Now Required For EEA National Naturalisation | Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Reform Major changes to the Immigration Rules affecting Tiers 1, 2 and 5, EEA nationals sponsoring family...
What’s the alternative to hiring STEM graduates?
The engineering sector has a well documented struggle with a skills shortage. Slightly less well documented are the concerns about the calibre of STEM graduates. According the Engineering UK’s 2015 report, 48% of employers have concerns about the quality of STEM...