UK Immigration
Criminal record check for Tier 2 UK migrants
From April 6, 2017, individuals applying to come to the UK to undertake certain jobs will be subject, along with […]
UK Visas and Immigration provides premium sponsor licence
Update on EEA applications for UK permanent residence
Due to continuing uncertainty following the Brexit vote, EEA nationals who qualify are acting now to secure their right to […]
Byron Burger: A cautionary tale?
Popular UK “posh” burger chain Byron Burger has been at the center of a media flurry over the past week […]
Dual nationality may be an option for Brits who live or work in the EU
The German vice chancellor has called on certain EU countries (including Italy and France) to offer young British citizens who […]
New UK penalties for unauthorized foreign workers and their employers starting July 12, 2016
Effective today, July 12, 2016, employers found guilty of “knowingly” employing unauthorized foreign workers in the UK may face an […]
Free movement a thing of the past?
The “Brexit” debate will be on the minds of EEA nationals who have moved to the UK for work. Those […]
Changes to the Tier 2 and Tier 5 immigration regime
On March 24, 2016, the UK government responded to the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) review of Tier 2 policy and […]
Faster entry into the UK for Australian, Canadian, Japanese, New Zealand and American nationals: Registered Travellers Scheme
After the success of the Registered Travellers Scheme pilot, the scheme has now been rolled out permanently. The scheme allows […]
Changes to UK immigration rules in April 2015: The highlights
1. National Health Service surcharge This will apply to most visa applications with effect from April 6, 2015 where the […]
Tier 1 (Investor) category changes
The Tier 1 (Investor) category caters for high net worth individuals making a substantial financial investment to the UK. Following […]