Statutory Guarantee Pay: Rules & Employer Duties
Although temporary layoffs are only likely to be used by employers as a last resort right if their business is facing reduced demand, they remain a viable alternative to redundancy. However, there can be risks associated with laying off staff. There is also typically a legal obligation to pay employees a minimum amount of money […]
UK Young Professional Scheme for Indian Nationals 2025
Indian nationals looking to experience life in the UK may be eligible for the India Young Professional Scheme. This route offers considerable flexibility for young workers, but the application process is rigid and you will need to ensure you apply within the correct timeframe, or risk having to wait for the next ballot. The ballots […]
UK Citizenship by Investment: Routes & Requirements
Gaining UK citizenship through investment is a pathway for high-net-worth individuals and entrepreneurs seeking long-term residency and eventual citizenship. While the UK does not offer direct citizenship by investment schemes like some other countries, it provides visa routes that allow individuals to invest in the UK’s economy or establish businesses as a stepping stone to […]
Displaced Talent Mobility Pilot Status in 2025
The UK’s Displaced Talent Mobility Pilot was designed to provide a legal pathway for highly skilled refugees and displaced individuals to work in the UK. Many skilled professionals, such as engineers, healthcare workers, and IT specialists, face significant barriers to employment due to displacement, despite having the qualifications and experience needed to fill UK labour […]
Relationship Breakdown: Home Office Guidance Explained
A relationship breakdown involving a partner who holds immigration status in the UK can have significant implications for their visa. The Home Office requires visa holders to inform them of the breakdown, as failing to do so could result in penalties or enforcement actions. For individuals whose status is linked to a partner’s sponsorship, the […]
Short Term Study Visa: Requirements & How to Apply
The Short Term Study visa is designed for international students wishing to undertake short-term academic or English language courses in the UK. It is commonly used for courses lasting up to six months, or up to 11 months specifically for English language studies. Unlike longer-term student visas, it is tailored for temporary stays and does […]
Switching from Student Visa to Spouse Visa in UK
If you are currently living and studying in the UK under a student visa and are married to or in a civil partnership with a British citizen or UK settled person, you may be looking at the spouse visa as an option to remain in the UK after your studies. Switching from a student visa […]
TB Test Guide for UK Visa Applications
If you are planning to come to the UK to stay for over six months and are a resident of one of a number of countries specified by the British Government, you will need to have a tuberculosis (TB) test before you are allowed to enter the country. The purpose of screening for TB is […]
Changes to Sponsor Guidance January 2025
The Home Office has issued updated sponsor guidance, with a number of key changes to the visa sponsorship regime impacting UK organisations that hold, or are applying for, sponsor licences. Revised Rules on Recovering Sponsorship Costs Employers are no longer allowed to transfer or recover certain sponsorship-related expenses from sponsored employees. The prohibited […]