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UK Expansion Worker Sponsor Licence Guidance [2025 Updates]

In This Article 1. Overview of the UK Expansion Worker Route 2. Demonstrating a UK Presence for Sponsor Licence Applications 3. Proving a Qualifying Link Between UK and Overseas Entities 4. Evidence of Overseas Operations:...

Skilled Worker Visa & Senior or Specialist Worker Visa Compared (Part 2)

In This Article 1. Skilled Worker and SSW Routes: Key Considerations for Businesses and Migrants 2. How Salary Thresholds and Going Rates Affect Route Selection 3. Cost Considerations for Sponsoring Skilled Workers 4....

US Citizen Moving to the UK? UK Visa Routes Explained

In This Article 1. An Overview of UK Visa Options for U.S. Citizens 2. Skilled Worker Visa: A Pathway to Employment and Settlement in the UK for U.S. Citizens 3. Health and Care Worker Visa: For U.S. Citizens in...

Global Talent Visa Earnings Requirement for Extension and ILR

In This Article 1. Overview of Global Talent Visa Earnings Requirement in the UK 2. What Is the Earnings Requirement for the Extension of My Global Talent Visa? 3. What Is the Earnings Requirement for Indefinite...

UK Immigration Rules: Key Changes in April 2025 Explained

In This Article 1. Overview of the Latest UK Immigration Changes 2. Introduction of a Visit Visa Requirement for Trinidad and Tobago 3. Removal of ETA Requirement for British Nationals (Overseas) Passport Holders 4....

Deportation vs. Removal: Key Differences in UK Immigration Law

In This Article 1. Legal Basis for Deportation 2. Criteria for Liability to Removal 3. Limits on Return to the UK After Deportation 4. Re-entry Bans and Their Duration 5. Conclusion: Key Distinctions...

Skilled Worker Route Sponsorship Costs: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Companies

In This Article 1. Skilled Workers in the UK: Understanding the Costs of Sponsoring 2. Sponsor Licence Fees 3. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) Fees 4. Immigration Skills Charge 5. Priority Fees 6. Visa Application...

Family Visa Income Requirement: Analysis of the Parliamentary Debate

In This Article 1. Understanding Petition Debates: How MPs Discuss Public Concerns 2. Parliament Debates Family Visa Income Rule 3. Previous Conservative Government’s Stance on the Minimum Income Requirement 4....

Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence: New Rules on Pay and Fees

In This Article 1. Salary Deductions and Investments by Sponsored Workers 2. Further Clarification on Salary Deductions in Sponsor Guidance 3. Call for Examples and Clarification on “Related Organisations” 4....

Global Talent Visa Route: Immigration Rule Updates April 2025

In This Article 1. New Consistency Measures Across Global Talent Visa Routes 2. Updated Guidance for Arts and Culture Global Talent Applications 3. Updated Evidence Requirements for Architecture Applicants on Global...

Parent of a Child Visa: Settlement Eligibility and Requirements

In This Article 1. Overview of the Parent of a Child Visa and Settlement (ILR) Eligibility 2. Parental Relationship Requirement for ILR 3. Sole Responsibility Requirement for Settlement 4. Demonstrating Direct Access...

What’s the Difference Between an ETA and an ETIAS?

In This Article 1. UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): What You Need to Know 2. ETIAS: The EU’s New Travel Authorisation System Explained 3. ETA vs ETIAS: Key Differences and What They Mean for Travellers 4....