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Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said that a parliamentary “lock” on the number of migrants coming to Britain should be introduced to reduce… continue reading
The United Kingdom began rolling out eVisas to replace the physical residence permit cards for immigrants as part of a plan to introduce a digital… continue reading
The island nation’s Innovator programme similar to the United Kingdom but the country has a more attractive tax structure, no health surcharge, better… continue reading
Economic activity in the Isle of Man is poised to grow as the government targets £1 billion in public and private investment until 2032 under its ‘Our… continue reading
International migration is shaped by economic, geographic, demographic and other factors resulting in distinct migration patterns, such as migration… continue reading
Atlas, meant to automate asylum, citizenship and visa applications, has been causing serious delays and errors with a series of bizarre glitches, some… continue reading
The extensions will be automatic for licenses expiring on or after 6 April 2024, although holders will still be subject to compliance duties Holders… continue reading
The occupations represent eight percent of job roles eligible for the Skilled Worker route by employment The Migration Advisory Committee has… continue reading
The rules now allow legal professionals on business visit visas to advice clients, provide advocacy for a court or hearing, appear in arbitrations or… continue reading
You can apply for a Business Visit Visa if you wish to travel to the U.K. for up to six months at a time for unpaid business activity The Business… continue reading
More than nine million people of working age have quit the jobs market The United Kingdom is facing an unprecedented rush to hire foreign workers as… continue reading
Net annual international migration in the U.K. expected to be 315,000 from year ending June 2028, up from previous projection of 245,000 Net… continue reading
U.K. Home Secretary also commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee to review the Shortage Occupation List that will be renamed the Immigration… continue reading
Income required to bring in foreign spouses reduced to £29,000 from £38,700 The United Kingdom scaled back plans for a steep increase in the minimum… continue reading
We outline the process for obtaining a UK Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence Does your business need to recruit workers from overseas? The Skilled Worker… continue reading
Since the planned changes in immigration rules will make it more expensive to hire foreign workers from April, it may be worthwhile to apply for a… continue reading
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick resigned saying the government’s new Rwanda legislation does not go far enough to stop challenges to deportation… continue reading
As we expected Home Secretary James Cleverly announced a series of measures that will reduce the high numbers of dependents coming to the U.K. The… continue reading
Immigration had little or no impact on average employment or unemployment of existing workers, according to a 2018 review of the U.K.’s Migration… continue reading
Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has drawn up a set of proposals to reduce immigration to the U.K. that is being discussed by the government Net… continue reading
Foreign students were the biggest contributor to the surge in immigration in the U.K. in 2022, accounting for 39 percent of non-EU arrivals. As… continue reading
The average European migrant will contribute £78,000 more than they take out in public services and benefits over their lifespan in the U.K., while… continue reading
On average, settlement applications of 128,446 people were approved by the U.K. Home Office each year between 2004 and 2022, according to most recent… continue reading
Migrants will add to the labour force and boost the supply side of the economy, Bank of England Chief Economist said Higher-than-expected migration in… continue reading
Holders of the permit will need to register and set up online accounts so that they can view and share relevant information The United Kingdom’s… continue reading
A total of 606,000 people were added to U.K.’s population in 2022 but that number is forecast to drop to about 245,000 annually by 2027 Migration in… continue reading
The proportion of the foreign-born population as a percentage of the total in the U.K. is identical to that in the United States and Spain Immigration… continue reading
The Representative of an Overseas Business visa route was closed by the U.K. in 2022 but is still available in the Isle of Man The Representative of… continue reading
The island has unveiled an ambitious plan to double the size of its economy by 2032 In 2019, Canfields Law helped me set up a business consulting… continue reading
Government announces multi-fold increase in fines for landlords renting to illegal immigrants Fines for U.K. landlords are set to increase sharply if… continue reading
The increases will help pay for public sector pay hikes The planned 15 to 20 percent increase in fees for a range of immigration and nationality… continue reading
Initial penalty for employing somebody who does not have the right to work in the U.K. will rise to £45,000 from £15,000 in 2024 The government has… continue reading
Applicants must have been working for the overseas business outside the U.K. for a cumulative period of at least 12 months. This is the second part of… continue reading
This visa is for workers on temporary assignment to the U.K. This is the first part of a two-part article. The Global Business Mobility Secondment… continue reading
Visa Kings Global is familiar with the local business environment as well as the approval process and works with a team of professional writers who… continue reading
Visa Kings Global has obtained hundreds of U.K. skilled worker visas, including for care givers, helping applicants avoid being swindled by rogue… continue reading
Depending on your category you can apply to settle in the U.K. in three years with the Global Talent visa The U.K.’s Global Talent visa is tailored… continue reading
If you have received one of the identified prizes you can apply for a Global Talent visa without an endorsement The U.K.’s Global Talent visa is… continue reading
You can apply for a Global Talent visa if you have been endorsed by an approved body as a leader or a potential leader The U.K.’s Global Talent visa… continue reading
If you are a leader in either academia, research, arts and culture or digital technology, you can apply for a Global Talent visa The U.K.’s Global… continue reading
Applicants for a self-sponsored Skilled Worker visa need not satisfy a minimum funds requirement. If you set up a new business in the U.K. or already… continue reading
Your company will need to apply for a certificate of sponsorship after your sponsor license has been approved. If you set up a new business in the U.K… continue reading
To apply for a sponsor license, your U.K. business must be genuine, capable of carrying out its sponsor duties and offer employment that meets the… continue reading
You can set up a company in the U.K. which may qualify to sponsor your visa If you set up a new business in the U.K. or already own one, you may be… continue reading
Rule will not apply to those pursuing PhD or research degrees International students in the United Kingdom will no longer be allowed to bring their… continue reading
Visa and nationality fees to rise by at least 20 percent The United Kingdom announced plans for stiff increases in the immigration health surcharge… continue reading
Labour shortages worsened after Brexit and Covid If you are in the building trade or the fishing industry, it will now be easier for you to work in… continue reading
Companies growing rapidly can attract foreign talent through Scale-up Visas The UK government introduced a Scale-up Visa in August 2022 to enable high… continue reading
Exploring the new UK Government visa category for immigrants introduced in August 2022 The Scale-up Visa was introduced by the UK government in August… continue reading
I would like to bring to your attention today our Human Performance Managers, their role and how they could be of help to you. Getting a visa is… continue reading
Today, I am going to discuss some aspects of the UK Innovator Visa that I often get asked about. One question that people frequently ask me is which… continue reading
Today, I would like to present some perspectives on two aspects of the Innovator and the Start-up Visa — the business plan and the interview. How… continue reading
I'd like to point you to an issue of funding for Start-up Visas that we could help with. In order to get a Start-up Visa, you need to be endorsed by… continue reading
Here are some perspectives on keeping your UK Innovator Visa. Many people don't appreciate that getting the visa is not the end of the story. It is… continue reading
I would like to introduce you to our exclusive Triple Protect plan. Our Triple Protect plan gives you protection in three areas when you apply for a… continue reading
Today, I wanted to present further perspectives on the new UK expansion worker visa. Is it an attractive option? Now it may be the case that it may be… continue reading
Could the new Expansion Worker visa be of any interest to skilled workers and business managers? The first thing to consider is why this visa category… continue reading
There have been considerable changes to the government’s attitude to awarding the Innovator and Start-up visas over the last few months. When they… continue reading
In a sweeping change, the UK Home Office announced on 7th March 2019 the closure of Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa category. The new replacement category… continue reading
We’ve had two recent successes. One applicant getting his visa with a £50,000 investment backed by a Venture Capital company and the other succeeding… continue reading