T5 Government Authorised Exchange visa
The United Kingdom welcomes people from around the world to undertake short-term work, research, and study placements through the T5 Government Authorised Exchange visa. The Government Authorised Exchange visa is one of a number of temporary worker routes now available under the UK immigration rules. Prior to UK immigration reforms in 2020, the route was […]
BRP Reporting a Change of Address & Circumstances
If you currently hold or have applied to the UK Home Office for a biometric residence permit (BRP) but your contacts details or certain other details have recently changed, you may need to report these change of circumstances. In this guide for BRP holders, we explain the process to report a change of address and […]
British Citizenship Test (Essential Guide)
To become a British citizen or permanent resident of the United Kingdom, you will be required to pass the official British citizenship test to prove your knowledge of ‘Life in the UK’. This article will outline the Life in the UK citizenship test and provide logistical information about booking the exam. It will also provide […]
Biometric Residence Permit: BRP Guide
Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are issued by the Home office following a successful visa application or grant of indefinite leave to remain. The BRP is used to confirm an individual’s identity and immigration status in the UK, as well as their eligibility to work. What does a biometric residence permit look like? The permit is […]
EU Settled Status 2021 Guide
Under the EU Settlement Scheme, EU citizens currently living in the UK are required to apply for EU settled status to allow them to continue living and working indefinitely in the UK. Settled status is also known as ‘indefinite leave to remain under the EU Settlement Scheme’. The deadline to make a settled status application […]
Frontier Workers Permit: Work in the UK, Live Overseas
The UK’s new immigration system has impacted the status of frontier workers, requiring some to apply for a Frontier Worker permit. Eligible frontier workers may continue to work in the UK as a frontier worker without an additional visa or permit for these activities until June 30, 2021. Beginning July 1, 2021, they will require […]
Student Visa: Apply to Study in the UK
You can apply for a student visa to study in the UK if you are 16 or over and you: have been offered a place on a course by a licensed student sponsor have enough money to support yourself and pay for your course – the amount will vary depending on your circumstances can speak, […]
5 Tips on Choosing Your Immigration Lawyer
How do you choose the best immigration lawyer? Here are a few tips to help you through the process of finding a good immigration solicitor. [toc] 1. Get recommendations It’s likely at least one person in your network has needed an immigration solicitor at one point or another in their life. Ask your friends […]
What is Extradition?
Extradition is the process whereby one country requests that another country returns to them an individual accused of or guilty of a crime for the purpose of trial or imprisonment, and that the individual is transferred to the requesting country. The governing legislation in the UK is the Extradition Act 2003. Where an extradition treaty […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain: Settle in the UK
UK Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is an immigration status held by non-EEA nationals who have applied for and been granted permission to settle and remain in the UK without restriction. It is the main settlement option for those in the UK on a points-based visa, such as the Tier 2 General visa or the […]