Insight

  • How can I meet the English language requirement in my partner visa application?

    In this blog post we look at the English language requirement for those making UK partner visa applications

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  • How to write your Tech Nation personal statement

    In some Global Talent visa endorsement applications, you have to write a personal statement. Having reviewed many Tech Nation personal statements in the past, here are some pointers on what has worked, and what hasn’t

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  • Case notes: getting the Home Office to pay your legal costs in the immigration tribunal

    Here we look at the process of trying to get the Home Office to pay your legal costs following a successful immigration appeal

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  • How can I move to the UK for work?

    We consider what steps you need to take if you want to work in the UK

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  • “Can I be bothered with this?” And other questions to ask yourself before applying for a Global Talent visa

    We regularly help individuals applying for endorsement under the Global Talent visa. We encourage applicants to ask themselves some questions before doing so

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  • Escape from Kabul: advice from the places in between

    Our client's family was stranded in Kabul when the Taliban rolled in. We advised him as he tried to get them out

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  • Lessons from an overstayer: the uniquely life-ruining potential of missing your visa deadline in the UK

    We consider what lessons might be learned from the case of a client who overstayed, including what steps were taken to regularise her status, and her experience of the tribunal appeal system

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  • Debting in the way: how NHS debt can impact your immigration application

    This blog post considers the position of those making UK immigration applications whilst owing money to the NHS

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  • Evidencing 'genuine and subsisting' relationships (March 2023 update)

    This post is for individuals making UK visa applications based on a relationship with a partner. It gives guidance and ideas as to what evidence might be collected to meet the 'genuine and subsisting relationship' requirement.

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  • Costs for a small company to sponsor a migrant worker (February 2023 update)

    Bearing in mind the applicable fees at the time of writing (February 2023), and assuming the following about the small* company

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  • The four most common errors in British citizenship applications

    Our director, Nick Nason, reviews around 3 British citizenship applications a week. This is his list of problems areas most commonly encountered by clients

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  • Sponsoring entrepreneurs under the Skilled Worker route

    Since the closure of the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrant route, it has been very difficult for foreign national entrepreneurs to set up a business in the UK. Can the Skilled Worker route provide an alternative in some cases?

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