Who can act as a referee for British citizenship
- registration
- Sep 9
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Applicants who are submitting applications for British citizenship must provide 2 referees to establish your identity. The referees must be people you know for over 3 years. One referee can be holder of a British passport holder and the other referee must be a professional person over the age of 25. Eligible professionals include, but
Read MoreLatest news about the EU Settlement Scheme that will take place from September 2023
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- Aug 14
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Recent Home Office developments confirm that from September 2023, those who hold Pre-Settled Status will automatically have their status extended before it lapses for a further two years, without the need to make an application. This will also apply for those who have not yet acquired Settled Status during the time that their Pre-Settled Status
Read MoreChanges to the Sponsor Licence Priority Service
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- Jun 27
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The Home Office has introduced some changes to the pre-licence priority service for companies applying for sponsor licence. The pre-licence priority service is optional for companies who wish to pay for a faster decision on their sponsor licence application. Applicants previously applying was required to email the Home Office after submitting and paying for the
Read MorePassport Office workers strike from April to May 2023
Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union announced that over 1,000 Passport Office workers across England, Scotland and Wales will go on strike for a period of 5 weeks for disputes about their jobs, pay, pension and conditions. This will cause disruption and an increase in the decision making process of issuing passports, as applicants will
Read MoreBallot system for India Young Professionals Scheme visas will be opened tomorrow
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- Feb 27
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Under Tier 5, India Young Professionals Scheme visa is specially designed for Indian citizens who are between 18 and 30 years old, obtained qualification at bachelor’s degree level or above, and have sufficient savings to support yourselves in the UK. Those who want to apply the visa must enter the ballot system which will be
Read MoreSelf-Sponsorship Visa UK
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- Feb 27
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Self-Sponsorship visa is one route which may be suitable for you which can lead you to residing in the UK indefinitely and obtaining British nationality for yourself and your family. To qualify, you would be required to: Own and manage a business in the UK; or have identified a business opportunity in the UK; Have
Read MoreGlobal Talent – Tech Nation endorsement closing on March 2023
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- Feb 13
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Tech Nation, an endorsing body for the Global Talent visa scheme will be ceasing operation as of 31 March 2023 after their grant funding from the government has been withdrawn. The UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has instead awarded the £12 million pound grant to its rival, Barclays Bank instead
Read MorePriority Visa Services resumed for student, visit and sponsored work visa applications
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- Sep 2
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Due to Ukraine crisis, all priority visa services are suspended from Mar 2022, and some priority visa services now resumed for study, sponsored work and new visit visa applications. Priority visa services resumed Priority and Super Priority visa services (PV and SPV) for new customers applying the student, visit, and the sponsored work routes, including
Read MoreComprehensive Sickness Insurance is no longer necessary for EU nationals in citizenship applications
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- Aug 10
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According to the latest update of the Form AN guidance issued in July 2022, comprehensive sickness insurance is no longer a requirement for EU nationals whilst either a student or a self-sufficient person to get their British citizenship. The mentioned group of EU nationals do not need to pay immigration health surcharge, but they must
Read MorePolice registration for foreign nationals has ceased
The requirement of foreign nationals from designated countries to register with police within 7 days after arrival has ceased. The requirement was completely abolished on 4 August 2022. While the Home Office has yet to formally notify, the National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) issued a notice in early August announcing the removal of the police
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