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If you are currently on the Skilled Worker route, your permission to be in the UK is dependent on your employment, with the same employer and in the same role.

The Representative of an Overseas Business route (commonly known as the "Sole Representative" route) closed to new main applicants at 9:00am (BST) on 11 April 2022.

The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new pre-entry requirement for non-visa nationals, subject to their status, travelling into the UK for short stays.

Working in the UK has become more difficult for Europeans following Brexit. EU citizens now, like other non-visa nationals, have to consider what visa options are available for working...

The UK Home Office has published Statement of Changes HC 584, introducing targeted amendments to immigration rules effective from autumn 2026. These changes affect multiple visa routes including EU Settlement Scheme, Skilled Worker, Victim of Domestic Abuse, and Student visas, with new protections for vulnerable applicants and procedural updates for sponsors and education providers.

The Entrepreneur Visa category is no longer open to new entrants. However, existing Tier 1 Entrepreneur migrants can still extend their stay and settle in the UK.

The UK offers two distinct immigration pathways for creative professionals in film and television: the Global Talent visa, which provides a route to permanent settlement for recognized industry leaders, and the Creative Worker visa for temporary project-based work. Understanding the eligibility criteria, endorsement requirements, and strategic advantages of each route is essential for both individuals and employers navigating these complex immigration options.

The UK has had several routes for Ukrainians to come to the UK since 2022. Approximately 210,000 people have arrived in the UK using these visa schemes as of July 2024.

In the last three years, the Entrepreneur, Investor and Sole Representative of an Overseas Business category have all closed to new entrants.

Unlike most visa routes, partner visas (including those meeting the definition of partner as an unmarried partner or spouse) do not have any specific residence requirements or prescribed limits on the number of days...

The UK immigration landscape is constantly evolving, with new rules and changes impacting individuals and businesses.

A business may want a non-EU/EFTA candidate or assignee in Switzerland by a fixed date, but the Swiss immigration timetable does not run from contract signature. For quota-sensitive cases, employers should work backwards from the correct route, quota position, competent canton, evidence package, approval sequence and any visa or registration step.

The UK visit visa route is one of the most frequently sought after categories of visa, with data recently released by the Home Office showing that there were a total of 1,914,778 visitor visas granted...

The Returning Resident visa is for individuals who have previously held indefinite leave to remain ("ILR") in the UK, but this leave has lapsed due to absence from the UK of more than 2 years continuously.

The UK's Global Talent visa route has opened a new pathway for internationally recognised designers and emerging design leaders working in commercial, applied and functional design. Understanding the specific requirements, eligible disciplines, evidence standards and application process is essential for designers seeking to build their careers in the UK through this flexible immigration route.

Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules sets out the majority of rules governing immigration applications made on the basis of an applicant's family life, including routes to settlement for Partners and Parents.

The article outlines the consequences of job termination for individuals on the UK Skilled Worker route, including the potential impact on visa status and options for staying in the UK. It advises seeking new sponsorship, switching visa routes, or leaving the UK within 60 days, while highlighting alternatives like the Global Talent or Scale-Up visas. Additionally, it covers the impact on indefinite leave to remain applications and travel restrictions.