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Can my family members join me in the UK if I am on a Skilled Worker visa?
If you have been granted a Skilled Worker visa and you are already in the UK, your family member(s), such as your partner or child(ren),...

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Oct 29, 20232 min read


Introduction of Appendix Children
Appendix Children is one of many appendices to the Immigration Rules. It is designed to unify the requirements for both children applying...

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Oct 27, 20231 min read


Prison Service Officer Added to Skilled Worker Jobs List
In recent changes, those with experience in the prison sector will now be eligible for sponsorship...

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Oct 25, 20231 min read


I have paid for the Priority or Super Priority service, but I am still waiting. What can I do?
After submitting your application, you might be provided with the option to pay for the Priority or Super Priority service to ensure that...

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Oct 22, 20232 min read


Can I Still Bring My Dependants on a Student Visa?
Up to now, it has been possible for international students studying in the UK to bring their dependants with them. Read more...

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Oct 20, 20231 min read


Can I look for work in the UK when I am on a Standard Visitor visa?
If you are a ‘visa national’, you will be required to apply for a Standard Visitor visa before you can visit the UK. Although non-visa...

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Oct 13, 20232 min read


What is an Administrative Review?
An administrative review is the review of an 'eligible decision' by UKVI to determine whether the decision was incorrect...

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Oct 2, 20232 min read


Increase to Immigration Health Surcharge
The Immigration Health Surcharge will see an increase by 66%. Currently, the normal rate, which is applicable to most applicants, is £624...

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Sep 30, 20231 min read


How long does it take to get UK citizenship?
In order to apply for British citizenship, you must first obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain (“ILR”) in the UK. How quickly you obtain...

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Sep 30, 20232 min read


SMS Key Personnel: Level 1 User
You must have at least one Level 1 User in place throughout the lifetime of your licence, but who can assume this role and...

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Sep 29, 20232 min read


SMS Key Personnel: Key Contact
Your Key Contact is responsible for communicating with UKVI for the purposes of your sponsor licence. You can only nominate one person...

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Sep 29, 20232 min read


SMS Key Personnel: Authorising Officer
Your Authorising Officer must be the most senior person in your organisation responsible for the recruitment of all migrant workers.

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Sep 29, 20232 min read
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