Before discussing the changes and the introduction of a new post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System, let us briefly outline of the old system. From 2021 there will be a lot of changes. To make it an easy and enjoyable read for
Change of Financial Support Rules for EU, other EEA and Swiss Students
Two days ago, Michelle Donelan, the Minister of State for Universities confirmed that the eligibility rules for EEA student would be changing. These changes will apply to EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals, and their family members, who wish to
Can Extended Family Members of EEA Citizens Still Come to the UK?
Changes to UK Immigration System from 4 June 2020 (1 of 2)
Several days ago the UK Government issued a Statement of Changes, which, as the title suggests, brought changes to the UK Immigration System. A lot of them. In this article, I’ll summarise changes for family members of EEA nationals, Start-up
The Genuine Student Rule in Student Visa (Tier 4 (General) Applications (Part 3 of 3)
THIS IS PART 3 OF 3. READ PART 1 HERE READ PART 2 HERE The personal and financial circumstances of the applicant and any dependant All factors in this category are quite reasonable and predictable: MONEY: Your economic circumstances. How
Global Talent Visa
Global Talent Visa A new and exciting Global Talent UK Immigration Route has been introduced on 20.02.2020. This category is for talented and promising individuals in the fields of science, engineering, medicine, humanities, digital technology and arts and culture (including
Discretionary Leave to Remain in the UK for Victims of Modern Slavery (part 2 of 2)
Modern Slavery is a criminal offence. It includes slavery, servitude, and forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. A person is trafficked if they are brought to (or moved around) a country by others who threaten, frighten, hurt and force
Discretionary Leave in the UK for Victims of Modern Slavery (part 1 of 2)
Modern Slavery is a criminal offence. It includes slavery, servitude, and forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. A person is trafficked if they are brought to (or moved around) a country by others who threaten, frighten, hurt and force
Brexit Timeline: Key Dates
Date Event 23 June 2016 Britain votes to leave the EU (Brexit) (turn out 72.2%, remain 48.1%, leave 51.9%) What is Brexit? Brexit is an abbreviation for “British exit,” referring to the UK’s decision on 23 June 2016 referendum
The Genuine Student Rule in Student Visa (Tier 4 (General) Applicants (Part 2 of 3)
THIS IS PART 2 OF 3. READ PART 1 HERE. READ PART 3 HERE. The applicant’s education history, study and post-study plans The sky is the limit here in terms of how deep the decisions-makers can go to establish
FAQs: The Sponsor Returning to the UK with the Applicant
Frequently Asked Questions: The Sponsor Returning to the UK with the Applicant, Meeting the Financial Requirement Alan is a British citizen living in the UK together with his Canadian spouse and two children in Toronto, Canada. Both children are Alan’s
How to Claim Asylum in the UK
What is Asylum? According to Oxford Dictionary definition asylum is ‘protection that a government gives to people who have left their own country, usually because they were in danger for political reasons’. If someone is at risk of being persecuted
Overstaying Your Visa in the UK
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, ‘to overstay’ means to stay longer in a place than you are allowed or wanted. Any person with leave to enter or remain in the UK (‘visa’) has various conditions imposed on their stay in
The New Fast Track ‘NHS Visa’
Several days ago the UK government announced its intention to introduce a new fast track NHS Visa UK Immigration route. This is, according to Priti Patel, Home Secretary, a part of the Australian-style points-based immigration system implementation process. The system
Short-term Students
I’ve dedicated a number of articles and videos explaining the Tier 4 (General) Student UK Immigration route. This is when international students would like to enrol on an English language course that lasts longer than 11 months. Alternatively, it will