LS Legal News Bulletin
This page is dedicated to recent news, updates and opinions from LS Legal Solicitors, as well as blogs and discussions.We want to know your opinion on various legal issues and we welcome your participation in our debates.
Migration Advisory Committee Recommends the Expansion of the Shortage Occupation List
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recommended that the Shortage Occupation List should be extended. This list is used by the Government to allocate skilled work visas. If the Government accepts…
Consequences of overstaying your UK visa
Tuesday 25th June 2019
In case your UK visa has expired while you are still in the country, you will be out of status and considered to be an “overstayer”. It needs to be mentioned that it is not the Home Office’s objective to notify or…
The UK Spouse Visa
Tuesday 18th June 2019
The UK Spouse Visa, also known as the UK Settlement Visa, allows non-EU citizens to live with their spouse or partner in UK. The basic requirement: the spouse has to be a British citizen, holds Indefinite Leave to Remain or at least has a permanent right of…
Deadlines for Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Migrants
Thursday 13th June 2019
On 07 March 2019, the Home Office published its statement of changes (HC1919) detailing the closure of the Tier 1…
Do you need a will?
Friday 7th June 2019
Do you wish to make a Will to have the peace of mind that your affairs are in order and your loved ones will be taken care of? This means that you will stop worrying and get on…
Why Overseas Students Choose UK For Their Education
Wednesday 5th June 2019
1. United Kingdom traditionally occupies the leading position in international educational rankings, for example this year the UK ranks first place in a study called “The 2019 Best Countries for Education”. Moreover, UK is a homeland for Oxford and Cambridge Universities as well as 27 other…
Overview: a current state of UK visa application system
Thursday 23rd May 2019
UK visa application scheme is a two-stage process including the following steps: 1) Visit one of two government websites: new Access UK website, or older Visa4UK website 2) Redirection to the website of an outsourcing company hired by the Home Office in order to collect required documents and…
Portugal Citizenship Guide
Wednesday 24th April 2019
Why Choose Portugal? > Visa-free travel within the Schengen member states > Investment options starts from EUR 250,000 > Residence permit can be granted under 1 year > Non-compulsory physical presence during the year (only 7 days per year during the first year, and 14 days in the two-year periods are required) >…
Updates: UK’s visa for global entrepreneurs
Tuesday 23rd April 2019
According to the recent publication of the Immigration Rules for the UK’s new Innovator visa, from 29 March 2019 the new innovator…
Important Changes in Cyprus Investment Program comes into force on 15 May 2019
Monday 15th April 2019
What’s new: >Investment period: 5 years following the date of naturalisation, instead of 3 years; >Schengen Visa required: Applicants will have to be in possession of a Valid Schengen visa in order…
The EU Settlement Scheme
Tuesday 2nd April 2019
Today in the UK are over 3.5 million EU citizens who have made the UK their home. Whilst the future relationship of the UK with the EU is uncertain it is important to make UK a safe place for…
Changes to the Cyprus Citizenship-by-Investment Programme
Monday 18th March 2019
The Cyprus Council of Ministers approved changes to the Cyprus Citizenship-by-Investment Programme (CIP) to increase the standards and credibility of the programme. While these changes are all positive news for the Cyprus CIP, they will increase the total cost to qualify for citizenship starting…
