What are the changes in the Shortage of Occupation list and what does it mean for you?Changes to Shortage of Occupation List:The shortage of occupation list (SOL) has been expanded to help employers to hire skilled workers from the international countries to come and work in…

The Home Office has recently introduced a new Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules under HC 170. The changes will only apply if the United Kingdom leaves the European Union “without” a deal.What is the purpose of changes?The purpose of the changes is to enable…

According to new visa rules doctors, nurses, dentists and midwives with valid Occupational English Test (OET) scores will be exempt from the English language requirement for UK visa application.Earlier, the candidates had to take TOEFL or IELTS exam to apply for visa as well as OET…

Published earlier this month, the statement of changes to the Immigration Rules is set to provide a few minor amendments to the Start-Up and Innovator visa categories. The amendments aim to simplify their application process and to clarify their requirements for individuals and endorsing bodies.> Tier…

The new changes to the shortage occupation list (SOL) have been announced earlier this month by the UK immigration minister. Following recommendations by the independent Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) in May 2019 review, the shortage list will be expanded to include occupations such as veterinarians, architects…

On 09 September 2019, the Home Office set out a number of changes to the Immigration Rules, in a document called a Statement of Changes. We have summarised the main changes for ease but do recommend that anyone applying under these categories should seek legal advice…

Thousands of international students studying in the UK are happy to hear that the two-year post-study work visa has returned. Specific visa route was introduced in 2004 and canceled by Theresa May in 2012 as Home Secretary. She considered the two-year post-study work visa was “too…

Introduced earlier this year, Innovator visa and Start-Up visa require applicants to get an endorsement from one of the Endorsing Bodies listed in the Home Office Guidance. The Endorsing Bodies, currently 29 on the list, have been delegated wider discretion when it comes to assessment of…

This autumn it is expected to see a decided shift in UK immigration policy toward being more welcoming to non-EU academics, scientists and researchers; a group commonly defined as “the brightest and the best” as was first coined by David Cameron in October 2011.The current situation…

On 17 July 2019 the Home Office announced that a current provider PSI Services has been awarded the Life in the UK contract for another 3 years.The Life in the UK test is part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK. The…

In his latest article, Thom Brooks, an academic expert on migration, believes that the flaws in UK immigration policy have been kept out of the headlines in favour of Brexit and the search for the new Prime Minister. But his list of 15 concerns will not go…

Antigua & Barbuda, one of the most beautiful islands in Caribbean with beautiful beaches and comfortable climate, has recently launched a new citizenship by investment program. According to a new programme, investors can directly acquire citizenship for life and a passport by making a non-refundable donation…