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UK Visa Requirements for Canadian Citizens
By Geraldine Peterson - Immigration Barrister

If you are looking for a UK visa for a Canadian citizen then read on. Many Canadian citizens have an ancestral or family connection to the UK which may give rise to a basis on which they can apply for a visa...

 to move to the UK.  For example, as a citizen of Canada, you might have a British parent, grandparent, or partner. In this post we look at the options you might have for relocating to the UK as a Canadian with...

Adult Dependent Relative Visa Refusal Withdrawn
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

Earlier this year Alex Papasotiriou and Alexandra Pease, working together with Thomas Hill, one of our dedicated Legal Associates, achieved a successful result on behalf of our clients.  Our clients were refused...

 indefinite leave to enter as Adult Dependent Relatives.  The matter progressed through the appeal process and was ultimately successful. Background to the Case Our clients, the Appellants, were a husband...

Skilled Worker Dependent Visa Application Guide
By Richmond Chambers -

The UK Skilled Worker visa is for individuals who have an offer to work in the UK in an eligible role from an approved sponsor. In this Skilled Worker Dependent Visa application guide we explore the most frequently...

 asked questions on how a Skilled Worker can bring their dependents to the UK. Who is a Dependent of a Skilled Worker? You must either be the dependent partner or child of the person who is applying at the...

High Potential Individual Visa Application Guide
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

The High Potential Individual (HPI) route opened on 30 May 2022. In this application guide we look at the High Potential Individual Visa in detail, providing answers to questions such as: Who is the High Potential...

 Individual Visa suitable for? What are the main requirements for a High Potential Individual Visa? How long can a High Potential Individual Visa holder stay in the UK? And, how can a High Potential...

Lost or Stolen BRP Card - Here's What To Do Now
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

A Biometric Residence Permit or BRP can be used to prove your identity, your right to study and right to access public services or benefits.  This article examine the actions that you need to take if your BRP card...

 is lost or stolen and the process.   Biometric Residence Card (BRP) Given the purpose of a Biometric Residence Permit, it includes various information, such as: Personal details including name, date of...

Skilled Worker Change of Employment: FAQs
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

We have recently published various posts relating to the Skilled Worker Visa, including Skilled Worker Visa Salary Rates and Skilled Worker Visa – Evidence of Recruitment. In this post we look at a...

 selection of questions frequently asked by Skilled Worker migrants when changing employment.  Can a Skilled Worker Visa Holder Change Employer? Yes, but if you are going to change employers, you will need to submit...

Changes to the Hong Kong BN(O) Household Member Route
By Stefania Patuto - Immigration Barrister

The Hong Kong BN(O) Household Member Visa is an immigration route for adult children (aged 18 or over) of a BN(O) Status Holder or a BN(O) Status Holder’s partner, born on or after 1 July 1997, to live, work and...

 study in the UK.   The government announced in February 2022, that the BN(O) Household Member route was going to be expanded to allow adult children (born on or after 1 July 1997) of BN(O) Status Holders...

Scale-up Sponsor Licence Application Guidance
By Georgina Griggs - Immigration Barrister

The Scale-up route opened on 22 August 2022. It allows for migrants with job offers at Scale-ups to apply for entry clearance / permission to stay in the UK.  Unlike the Skilled Worker route, the Scale-up...

 route offers both a ‘sponsored application’ route and an ‘unsponsored application’ route. Applicants must show, in their first application in this category, that they are being sponsored by an employer who...

Certificates of Sponsorship: All You Need to Know
By Georgina Griggs - Immigration Barrister

What is a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS)? A Certificate of Sponsorship (‘CoS’) is an electronic certificate which must be assigned for each migrant worker who wishes to apply under a relevant worker route....

 Applicants under the Skilled Worker route cannot make their visa / permission to stay application without a Certificate of Sponsorship as the unique reference number must be inputted on the application...

British Citizenship Application Granted: What Next?
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

If you are 18 or over and have successfully applied to become a British citizen you will need to attend a citizenship ceremony.  Citizenship ceremonies were introduced in 2004 and are arranged by local authorities. ...

 The requirement to attend one came into force on 1 January 2004. The first ever citizenship ceremony took place on 26 February 2004 at Brent Town Hall.  If you become a British citizen under the...

TB Test Certificate Guide for UK Visa Applications
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

All applicants for long term UK visas from countries where TB is common must be screened for active TB in the lungs as part of their UK visa application.  In this guide to TB screening for the UK we answer a number...

 of frequently asked questions about TB and TB screening requirements for UK visa applications. Do I need to be tested for TB before coming to the UK? A tuberculosis (TB) test is required by an Applicant...

How to Apply for a UK Visa Application Fee Refund
By Thomas Hill - Immigration Barrister

Most immigration and nationality applications, whether made inside or outside the UK, require payment of a fee. If you have paid a fee, you may later wish to seek a refund. This post sets out the circumstances...

 in which you may be eligible for a refund of your UK visa application fee, and if so, how you can apply for a UK visa application fee refund. Please note that this post does not cover refunds of the...
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