Visit Visa

Visit for tourism, business or a short stay (up to 6 months), airport transit visas.

Student Visa

A student visa, previously referred to as a Tier 4 visa, allows international students to study in the UK.

Here Are The Key Points:

Eligibility: To qualify, you must have an offer of a place on a course from a licensed UK educational institution, prove your English language proficiency, and demonstrate that you can support yourself financially during your stay.
Duration: The visa duration depends on the length of your course. Typically, it can last for the duration of the course plus a short additional period.
Work Rights: Student visa holders may have the right to work part-time during their studies, usually up to 20 hours per week during term time and full-time during holidays, depending on the specific course and institution.
Post-Study Options: After completing your studies, students may be eligible for a Graduate visa, allowing them to stay in the UK to work for up to two years.

Family Visa

A family visa allows individuals to join family members who are already settled in the UK.

Here Are The Essential Details:

Eligibility: You can apply for a family visa if you are a spouse, partner, child, parent, or other eligible relative of a person who is a British citizen or settled in the UK (having indefinite leave to remain).
Duration: Family visas are usually granted for a period of 33 months (for partners) or 30 months (for parents and children), after which you may be able to apply for an extension or indefinite leave to remain.
Requirements: Applicants must meet certain requirements, including proving the relationship with the UK resident, meeting the financial requirements, meeting English language requirement and demonstrating adequate accommodation.
Work Rights: Family visa holders have the right to work in the UK.

Graduate Visa

The Graduate Visa is a type of visa in the UK designed for international students who have completed an eligible course at a UK higher education institution.

Eligibility: To qualify for a Graduate Visa, you must have successfully completed a degree at the undergraduate level or above from a recognized UK institution. This includes bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and PhDs.
Duration: The Graduate Visa allows you to stay in the UK for two years if you completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and for three years if you completed a PhD.
Work Rights: One of the significant advantages of the Graduate Visa is that it provides you with the right to work or look for work in the UK without any restrictions.
You can take up any job at any skill level, which makes it an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain work experience.
You must apply for the Graduate Visa from within the UK while holding a valid Student Visa and after completing your course.
Unlike other work visas, the Graduate Visa does not require employer sponsorship, making it easier for graduates to explore job opportunities in the UK.

EU Settlement Scheme

The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) enables EU, other EEA and Swiss citizens resident in the UK by the end of the transition period on 31 December 2020, and their family members, to obtain the status they require in order to live and work in the UK after 30 June 2021.
The deadline for most people to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme was 30 June 2021. This deadline does not apply if you already have pre-settled status and you’re applying for settled status or if you have reasonable grounds for not applying before the deadlines.

Pre-Settled Status

UK immigration status called Limited Leave to Remain.

EU, EEA, Swiss citizens and their family members who:

• Reside in the UK by 31 Dec 2020,
• Have no serious criminal record, and
• Have lived in the UK for less than five years.

The status is valid for 5 years.

Settled Status

UK immigration status called Indefinite Leave to Remain.

EU, EEA, Swiss citizens and their family members who:

• Reside in the UK by 31 Dec 2020,
• Have no serious criminal record, and
• Have lived in the UK for at least five years, during which time they spent less than 6 months abroad in any 12 month period (unless for compulsory military service; a single absence of 6 12 months may be allowed for an “important reason”). This is called “continuous residence.”

The status is permanently valid unless you leave the UK for a period of 5 consecutive years (4 years for Swiss citizens).

Indefinite Leave To Remain

Indefinite Leave to Remain is an immigration status that allows a person to live and work in the UK without any time restrictions. It is often considered permanent residency.

To qualify for ILR, you typically need to have lived in the UK for a specific period (usually five years) under a qualifying visa category, such as a work visa, family visa... There are also specific requirements regarding residency, good character, and knowledge of the English language and life in the UK.
Once granted ILR, you have the right to live, work, and study in the UK without restrictions. You can also access public services and benefits, although some benefits may have different eligibility criteria.
ILR is indefinite; however, if you leave the UK for an extended period of two years, you may lose your ILR status.

UK Citizenship

Naturalisation is the process to become a British citizen. It grants full citizenship rights, including the right to a British passport and the right to vote.

To apply for naturalisation, you generally need to have held ILR for at least 12 months (unless you are married to a British citizen) and meet certain residency requirements. You must also demonstrate good character, knowledge of the English language, and pass the Life in the UK test.

As a British citizen, you have the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions, access public services and benefits, and participate in civic duties, such as voting and serving on a jury.

Returning Resident

Returning Resident is a status in the UK immigration system that allows individuals who previously held Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) to return to the UK after having been away for an extended period of more than 2 years consecutively..

To qualify as a Returning Resident, you must have previously been granted ILR in the UK. You should also demonstrate your intention to live in the UK permanently, even if you have been outside the country for a while.

Typically, if you have been absent from the UK for more than two years, your ILR may be considered lapsed. However, if you can show that you did not intend to abandon your residence in the UK and that you have strong ties to the country, you may still be eligible to return.

When applying for entry as a Returning Resident, you will need to provide evidence of your previous ILR status, reasons for your absence, and proof that you intend to settle in the UK again. This might include documentation such as proof of residence, employment, or family ties.

Human Rights Applications

Human rights applications are requests made by individuals seeking to enter or remain in the UK on the grounds of their human rights, particularly under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR), which safeguards the right to respect for private and family life. Here are the key types of human rights applications:

1. Family Life Applications : Individuals may apply to remain in the UK based on their family relationships. This is often relevant for spouses, partners, children, or dependents of British citizens or settled individuals. The applicant must demonstrate that their removal would disrupt their family life.

2. Private Life Applications: Applicants can claim the right to remain in the UK based on established private life ties. This includes long-term residents, individuals who have integrated into UK society, or those who have significant personal circumstances that warrant their stay.

3. Discretionary Leave to Remain: In exceptional circumstances, individuals may apply for discretionary leave to remain in the UK, allowing them to stay based on human rights considerations, even if they do not meet standard immigration requirements which is also known as applications outside of the rules.

4.Article 3 Applications: Under Article 3 of the ECHR, individuals can seek to remain in the UK if they would face inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment if returned to their home country.

5. Judicial Review: If a human rights application is refused, individuals may seek judicial review of the decision, arguing that their human rights were not properly considered.

These applications often require substantial evidence and legal arguments to support the claims made. It's advisable for applicants to seek legal assistance to navigate the complexities of the process effectively.

Sponsor Licence

UK Employers who wish to hire foreign workers.
Companies must obtain a Sponsor Licence from the Home Office, allowing them to sponsor employees from abroad for various types of work visas.

The Sponsor Licence is initially valid for 4 years.
Once it’s granted, the Company will be able to assign a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) to employees as The Company will be giving access to the Sponsor Management System (SMS).

Skilled Worker Visa

This visa allows individuals to work in the UK for an approved employer who has a valid Sponsor Licence and has assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship for a specific skilled job. Applicants must meet certain skill and minimum salary requirements in accordance with the Skilled Workers eligible Occupations Codes and Immigration Rules, the job must be on the list of eligible occupations or Immigration Salary List.

Health And Care Worker Visa

It’s a subsection of the Skilled Worker Visa designed for healthcare professionals; this visa allows eligible individuals to work in the healthcare sector only. It has lower application fees and exemptions from the Immigration Health Surcharge.

Religious Worker Visa

This visa allows individuals to come to the UK to work in a religious role, such as a minister of religion, missionary, or member of a religious order. Applicants must be sponsored by a UK-based religious organization.

Innovator Founder Visa

This visa is for individuals who wants to establish a new business in the UK. Applicants must have an innovative, viable and scalable business idea which is endorsed by an approved endorsement body.

Global Business Mobility

This visa category includes five different types of UK work visas, subcategories aimed at facilitating business activities like overseas businesses transferring employees to the UK or setting up a UK branch. It supports various business needs, such as the Transfer of Employees and the UK Expansion Worker visas.

Senior or Specialist Worker: For employees with specialist knowledge transferring to a UK branch.

Graduate Trainee: For graduates on specialised training programmes in a UK branch.

UK Expansion Worker: For individuals sent to the UK by an overseas business to help establish a UK branch or subsidiary.

Service Supplier: For individuals delivering specific services to a UK client under a contract.

Secondment Worker: For employees temporarily assigned to work in a UK branch.

Global Talent Visa

This visa is aimed at individuals who are leaders or potential leaders in specific fields such as science, humanities, engineering, the arts, and technology. Applicants must be endorsed by a recognized UK approved endorsement body.