Self-Sponsorship : A new business pathway for the UKÂ
The old Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa was a popular route for visa nationals looking to establish or take over an existing business in the UK. There was a huge influx of budding investors moving to the UK for the purposes of running their own commercial ventures. A key requirement of the visa was to show […]
A Big Scandal of Work Permits and Health Care Visas
After Brexit and the pandemic, there was an acute and severe shortage of workers in this country for the service industry and healthcare system. Under pressure from Business people and the public for healthcare workers, the previous government relaxed the rules. It granted Work Visas to Hundreds and thousands of workers in these two […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Home Office Fee Waivers
Paying the Home Office fee has long been a challenge for individuals with limited incomes, and the recent surge in fees has exacerbated this issue. With the cost of a 30-month visa now reaching approximately £3700 (including immigration health surcharge) and even higher for a five-year visa, families find themselves facing significant financial hurdles. In […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE REVISED UK FAMILY VISA MINIMUM INCOME
The immigration landscape in the UK has recently undergone a significant shift, particularly concerning the financial requirements for family visas. The Home Office’s decision to revise the minimum income threshold for spouse, partner, and family visas has led to noteworthy alterations that demand a comprehensive understanding.
JUST THE RICH CAN DO IT
Recently the government has announced some new restrictions to cut the net immigration to the UK.
UK IMMIGRATION LAW CHANGES: A COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW
The UK government recently announced a comprehensive five-point plan to manage immigration, introducing major changes across various visa categories. This plan aims to address the growing concerns around net migration and the labor market.
10 Years & 20 Years Rules on LONG RESIDENCE:
All those people who come to this country on a visa which does not lead to a Settlement (ILR) e.g.
Work permit, Marriage and Innovator or Investment visas and they don’t leave the country. They are the people who are going through the roughest and toughest times in this country.
Particularly, Students with children and families, who for various reasons decided or were unable to return to their country after their studies.
UK Immigration Health Surcharge Fee Increase: What You Need to Know:
Applicants who are seeking to enter the United Kingdom or remain in the United Kingdom will soon need to budget their incomes, as there is a significant fee increase, anticipated to step into action on the 16th of January 2024. The spike in IHS fees has been sparked by the Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order of 2023, which is in its final stages of parliamentary approval.
Changes to Immigration Policies Announced by UK Government
An announcement has recently been made by UK government officials in relation to changes that are being made to immigration policies in Britain. The changes are aimed at providing support and protection to more vulnerable residents as well as encouraging talented and skilled people to study and work in the UK. One of the major…
Do people really need Immigration Lawyers ?
By DOST MALIK – Immigration & Nationality Law Specialist The above question is probably a very controversial and debatable issue. For some people, it’s a very confusing issue, but in my opinion, there is a very simple answer to it, “IT DEPENDS “? In this context, the real problem is that when someone says or…