Gilbert TRAINEE IMMIGRATION ADVISER King in Charge: How the Coronation Could Boost UK’s Immigration The coronation of King Charles III represents more than just a change in the UK’s head of state; it is a symbol of a new beginning for the UK, with the potential to redefine the nation’s image on the global stage.… Continue reading King in Charge: How the Coronation Could Boost UK’s Immigration
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… Continue reading The Great British Talent Hunt: Skilled Worker Visas and Ever-changing Shortage Lists
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… Continue reading British Citizenship for Children
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… Continue reading The Innovator Founder Visa Route
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… Continue reading Implications of Tax Breaks: Spring Budget 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… Continue reading Behind the Numbers: The UK’s Refugee Intake and Gary Lineker
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… Continue reading Leave Outside the Rules, Part 3 of 3: Switching
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.… Continue reading India Young Professionals Scheme (IYPS)
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… Continue reading A Conundrum for Transnational Spaces: Marriage Abandonment
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… Continue reading Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a Victim of Domestic Abuse
