YThe Latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) UK Visa News and Guidance Today the Home Office updated its ‘Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents’ Guidance. Leaving the UK First of all, the Home Office asked everyone whose
New UK Graduate Immigration Route for International Students
Is New Graduate UK Immigration Route for You? The UK Government made an exciting announcement. They intend to launch a new UK immigration route. It will allow international students to remain in the UK for two and, in certain circumstances,
The New Student Route
The New Student Route Only several days ago the UK Government introduced a new Student route, which will become a part of the UK’s New Points-Based Immigration System. In this article, I’ll analyse the route and help you understand the
Coming to Work: Skilled Workers. How Will This Work in Practice?
Coming to Work: Skilled Workers. How Will This Work in Practice? The UK’s New Points-Based Immigration Routes: Coming to Work: Skilled Workers: How Will This Work in Practice? This article is a part of the UK’s New Points-Based Immigration System’
Main Principles of the UK’s New Points-Based Immigration Routes
Main Principles of the UK’s New Points-Based Immigration Routes: This article is a part of the UK’s New Points-Based Immigration System’ article/video series. Here is I’ll cover in this article/video series: The easiest way to get access to all
The UK’s New post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System (Part 2 of 2)
This is part 2, the continuation of part 1. You can read part one HERE. Options for Skilled workers According to the Home Office guidance, the points-based system will provide simple, effective and flexible arrangements for skilled workers from around
The UK’s New Post-Brexit Points-Based Immigration System (Part 1 of 2)
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
How Much Will Your Visa Outside the UK Cost?
Generally, there are three main components to a successful visa application. The applicants will need to meet the suitability requirements. In the rules, the Home Office sometimes refers to them as ‘general grounds for refusal’. I’ve written several articles about
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
The Genuine Student Rule in Student Visa (Tier 4 (General) Applicants (Part 1 of 3)
All visa nationals wishing to study in the UK for longer need to apply for a document known as entry clearance (visa) to study here. This document is the UK immigration authorities’ permission allowing international students to enter the UK
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
The UK’s Future Immigration System
Several days ago the UK Government published ‘The UK’s future immigration system’ briefing paper with an overview of some of the proposals for the future immigration system in the UK. In this article, I’ll summarise the main points from this
Do You Need a Visa to Enter the UK?
General Rules Despite its seeming complexity, the rules are very simple. You don’t need a visa to enter the UK if you are a British citizen. If you are an EU national, you may want to double-check the rules in
Length of Time a Tier 4 (General) Student Can Come to the UK For
The table below explains how much time a Tier 4 (General) Student can come to the UK for: Type of course Total length of course Length of stay allowed Main course of study