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The British Academy Endorsement for Global Talent (Peer Review)
For a Global Talent (Peer Review) Endorsement application, applicants must work in an approved research discipline. This blog is the...

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What is the Difference Between EU Settled Status and Permanent Residence?
Settled status and permanent residence are both immigration statuses in the UK, but they differ in certain aspects. EU Settled Status and...

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The Immigration Route for Healthcare Professionals
The Health and Care Worker visa allows medical professionals to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with the NHS, an NHS...

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Skilled Worker Visa Requirements
The Skilled Worker visa, which has replaced the Tier 2 (General) visa, is the main UK immigration route for non-UK resident workers....

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Essential Tips for Successfully Applying for a Visitor Visa
When applying for a standard UK Visitor Visa, it's important to understand the dos and don’ts to increase your chances of a successful...

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How to Apply for an Innovator Founder Visa
If you thinking of making an application under the new Innovator Founder route, there are several important documents you need to have...

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The Financial Requirement in Visa Applications
Regardless of which visa you are applying for, there will normally be a financial aspect to the requirements which you need to satisfy...

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Do I Need A Sponsor Licence?
What is a Sponsor Licence, why might you need one, and what do you need to have in place when applying? If you have a company registered...

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Current UK Visa Processing Times
A quick guide to current visa processing times for applications made outside the UK.

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Self-issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship
A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is a mandatory electronic document that must be assigned by the sponsor licence holder when they wish...

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What does it mean when UKVI says your application is not straightforward?
UK Visas & Immigration may notify you by email that your pending visa application is ‘not straightforward’. Does this mean your...

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May 10, 20234 min read


Are you Eligible for a Refund for a UK Visa Application?
Most UK visa applications require payment of a fee before submission. However, you may wish to seek a refund for the paid fee in various...

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