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Extend your Tier 1 (General) visa now before 6 April cut-off
From 6 April 2015, Tier 1 (General) visa holders will no longer be able to extend or switch their Tier 1 visas. This means that if you are currently in the UK on a Tier 1 visa and need an extension,...
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6 reasons to hang your hat in Hammersmith
With its rich history and interesting blend of cultures, Hammersmith is a vibey, multicultural hub with great parks, riverside walks, excellent restaurants and plenty of shopping. If you’re moving to...
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4 reasons why IT contractors have it good in the UK
Gone are the days when people worked for the same company for 35 years to receive a gold watch or certificate at the end of their careers. New generations of workers are taking control of their time...
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Update coming for UK visas
Home Secretary Theresa May has announced plans to streamline the UK visa system in an effort to do away with unnecessary and financially unsound bureaucracy. This is in response to a series of...
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4 avoidable reasons why people miss out on UK Ancestry visas
The UK Ancestry visa occupies near-mythical status among South Africans, Aussies, Kiwis, Indians and Canadians, many of whom possess close ancestral ties to the United Kingdom. Yet many people never...
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UK visas update: New NHS surcharge and other immigration changes
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) recently announced updates to the UK immigration rules, which will come into effect on 6 April 2015. We take a detailed look at the UK visa changes and how they may...
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UK Budget Statement 2015: Summary points
On 18 March, George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the budget for the 2015/16 financial year and beyond. This is a budget directed at savers, pensioners and continuing the national...
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Tories vs. Labour on UK immigration
With the 2015 UK elections set to take place in early May, Tories and Labour are still almost equal in recent polls. There is no clear victor in sight, and it’s uncertain what the UK immigration...
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Visas update: Children of unmarried British fathers born before 2006 can now...
As of 6 April 2015, section 65 of the Immigration Act 2014 came into force making provisions within the British Nationality Act 1981 to allow anyone who was born before 1 July 2006, regardless of age,...
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Skilled workers visa hits UK immigration cap
The government’s skilled workers immigration cap for this year has already been hit. This is likely to have a knock-on effect and cause a backlog of applications for the rest of the year. June’s...
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How to bring your cat or dog to the UK
Relocating to the UK and want to bring your cat or dog across the ocean? Here are some important tips to help get them to their new home happy and safe. Requirements differ depending on whether your...
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Foreign NHS nurses could be sent home
Thousands of the UK’s foreign national NHS nurses could be sent home by 2020 due to the government’s new immigration cap. David Cameron recently announced plans to make it harder for businesses to...
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Non-EU students lose right to work in the UK
New rules that ban non-EU students attending publicly funded colleges from working while they study will go into effect from next month. This is in line with ongoing efforts from Home Secretary Theresa...
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A guide to the UK English language test
One of many requirements that has to be met when applying to live in the UK as a non-European migrant is passing the English language test. In this article we give you everything you need to know to...
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Moving from Australia to London – a first-hand account
While colourful brochures and polished websites are a helpful starting point when thinking about moving overseas, few things are as valuable as first-hand advice from someone who has already been...
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Visa news: Student visa maintenance fee regulations are updated
A new maintenance fee structure is coming into force on 12 November 2015. If you’re an international student planning to study in the UK, you should apply for your Tier 4 visa in the next 30 days to...
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UK immigration temporarily eases Tier 2 visa requirements for nurses
UK immigration laws for the recruitment of non-EU nurses have been temporarily relaxed by Home Secretary Theresa May. This follows calls for the Home Office to add nurses to the Tier 2 Shortage...
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British citizenship for EU nationals – important changes to legislation
From 12 November 2015, EU nationals must apply for permanent residency if they want to naturalise and become British citizens. What does this mean? EU nationals won’t automatically get permanent...
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Start-up accelerators and the Tech Nation Visa Scheme: How to increase your...
The UK’s Tier 1 visa is making headlines with the announcement of the new Tech Nation Visa Scheme. This initiative supports start-ups by making it easier for skilled non-EU tech workers to work in the...
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The Registered Traveller visa service makes life better for UK frequent flyers
Keen to get through UK border control faster? Offering express lanes and eliminating the need to fill in a landing card, the Registered Traveller service is available to people over the age of 18 from...
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