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The Great British Talent Hunt: Skilled Worker Visas and Ever-changing Shortage Lists

21/04/2023

Gilbert TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER The Great British Talent Hunt:Skilled Worker Visas and The Ever-Changing Shortage Occupation List Introduction In an age of globalisation, countries around the world vie for the brightest and most talented individuals to drive innovation and economic growth. The United Kingdom, with its storied history and bustling cityscapes, is no exception. In a bid to attract international talent and address its ever-widening skills gap, the UK government has been tweaking its Shortage Occupation List (SOL) and skilled

British Citizenship for Children

14/04/2023

Augustina TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER British Citizenship for Children When it comes to getting the first British passport for your child, the first question that arises is whether your child needs to be first registered as a British citizen or if they can apply for a passport straight away. While it may seem like a simple question, the answer is not always straightforward, and it is crucial to understand that your child’s eligibility for a British passport is determined by their

The Innovator Founder Visa Route

05/04/2023

The Innovator Founder Visa Route Atef MANAGING DIRECTOR The Innovator Founder Visa Route has officially launched and will open mid-April 2023. This route is for founders, entrepreneurs, and businesspeople looking to start an innovative business in the UK. Unlike the Innovator Visa Route, applicants are not required to show a minimum level of funds to invest. The business concept still needs to demonstrate that it is innovative, viable and scalable. Applicants need to provide a detailed and realistic business

Implications of Tax Breaks: Spring Budget 2023

27/03/2023

Gilbert TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER Sarp FREELANCE CORRESPONDENT Implications of Tax Breaks: Spring Budget 2023 With stagnating incomes, high taxes and rising costs of living, the UK seems to be entering a ‘decade of disaster’, according to The Guardian. In our first co-authored post, we investigate the implications of Tax Breaks for businesses following the announcements of Chancellor of /Exchequer – Jeremy Hunt. The rise in Corporation Tax for companies that pass a certain threshold had been in the country’s

Behind the Numbers: The UK’s Refugee Intake and Gary Lineker

21/03/2023

Gilbert TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER Behind the Numbers: The UK’s Refugee Intake and Gary Lineker “There is no huge influx. We take far fewer refugees than other major European countries. This is just an immeasurably cruel policy directed at the most vulnerable people in language that is not dissimilar to that used by Germany in the 30s, and I’m out of order?” Those were the words of Gary Lineker, presenter of the BBC’s football highlights programme Match of the Day and

Leave Outside the Rules, Part 3 of 3: Switching

06/03/2023

Gilbert TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER Leave Outside the Rules, Part 3 of 3: Switching In the highly anticipated final post in this series, I look at the reasons and ways that people with leave to remain in the UK outside the rules can switch onto one of the visa routes within the rules, and the challenges that can be found in this course of action. In our previous blog, In my last two posts of this 3-part series, I talked about

India Young Professionals Scheme (IYPS)

21/02/2023

Atef MANAGING DIRECTOR & IMMIGRATION LAW SPECIALIST India Young Professionals Scheme (IYPS) The India Young Professionals Visa Scheme is now launched. This visa and UK residence scheme is open to Indian Nationals and will allow Indian citizens aged 18 to 30 years old to live and work in the UK for up to 2 years. Selection of applicants is done through a random ballot that is run several times a year. The ballot is conducted online and basic details

A Conundrum for Transnational Spaces: Marriage Abandonment

20/02/2023

Augustina TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER A Conundrum for Transnational Spaces: Marriage Abandonment In our previous post, we have discussed the requirements for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for victims of domestic abuse. The route was introduced to provide a safety net for victims with insecure immigration status who, upon reporting abuse, face the threat of detention and potential removal to their home countries, which could be particularly devastating if they have children. The ILR provides a way for migrant victims to

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a Victim of Domestic Abuse

10/02/2023

Augustina TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a Victim of Domestic Abuse Domestic abuse, often described in the media as ‘the shadow pandemic’ or ‘the silent crisis of this century’, is a prevalent issue affecting millions worldwide. It is estimated that nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United Kingdom have experienced some form of domestic abuse since the age of 16. This translates to a staggering 10.4 million individuals who have suffered at the hands of

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