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Gary McIndoe
Gary McIndoe
11/11/2024

UK Visa Supporting Documents Checklists

If you are applying for a visa to come to the UK, you need to make sure you have all the necessary documents at the ready. There are a number of supporting documents required to prove your identity and demonstrate that you meet the eligibility criteria for any UK visa application. However, each visa is subject to different requirements and the documents you will need to supply as evidence differs in each case.

Living in the UK, General immigration
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Gary McIndoe
Gary McIndoe
04/11/2024

A Guide to the Global Talent Visa

The UK’s Global Talent Visa is a unique immigration route designed for individuals who have already made significant contributions to their fields or show promising potential. It provides a flexible path to living and working in the UK without the need for a job offer, offering opportunities for long-term settlement.

Working in the UK, General immigration
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Nancy Zhang
Nancy Zhang
24/10/2024

Count your days! Navigating the complexities of absences in the 10-year Long Residence route

This article explains the updated rules for the 10-year Long Residence route to Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK. Learn about absence limits, continuous residence requirements, and how to avoid common mistakes when applying under the new guidelines.

Living in the UK, Personal immigration, Studying in the UK, Working in the UK
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Start-up Business
Natasha Willett
Natasha Willett
14/10/2024

Is ‘self-sponsorship’ possible under the Immigration Rules?

Discover the intricacies of 'self-sponsorship' under UK Immigration Rules. While individuals can be sponsored by their own companies, strict compliance requirements and responsibilities apply. Learn how to navigate the sponsor licence application process and the challenges faced by start-ups.

Sponsor licensing, Business & work immigration, Sponsored worker
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Love-Unmarried partner Visa
Callum Ingram-Taylor
Callum Ingram-Taylor
17/09/2024

Key immigration issues facing unmarried partners

In early 2024, changes to the definition of unmarried partners seemed to make this less restrictive. This article will discuss these changes, as well as other issues that unmarried partners will face when making applications to enter or remain in the UK.

Personal immigration, Living in the UK, Joining family in the UK
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Busy desk
Gary McIndoe
Gary McIndoe
11/09/2024

What UK visa options exist for start-up businesses?

Starting a business in the UK and setting yourself up for success requires access to the very best talent. When the UK was a member of the European Union, the hiring possibilities for start-ups were very broad but, since Brexit, this has become more restrictive. It means that, if you live in another country and want to come to the UK to establish a business, or if you intend to employ workers from overseas to join your start-up, you will need to understand the details of UK visas. Read more here.

Investing in the UK, Working in the UK, Sponsored worker, Sponsor licensing
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people- Good character
Gary McIndoe
Gary McIndoe
14/08/2024

What are the 'good character' requirements for UK naturalisation?

Before you can become a UK citizen, you must fulfil good character requirements. To assess this, the Home Office will assess your background to understand whether you have taken any actions that could be deemed as 'anti-UK' or dangerous to other people who live in the country.

General immigration, Personal immigration, Living in the UK, Working in the UK
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Graduate -
Alexandra Mason
Alexandra Mason
08/08/2024

What are your UK immigration options following graduation?

There are a several options available to international graduates who wish to stay in the UK following their graduation. For those graduating in 2024, we take a look below at options for remaining in the UK beyond graduation. Read more here.

General immigration, Personal immigration, Living in the UK, Working in the UK
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