Recent Isle of Man Innovator Visa Successful Case
Our client, a Hong Kong national, was a property manager with extensive experience in the industry who wanted to relocate to the Isle of Man with his family. The Isle of Man, with its lower cost of living, temperate climate, stunning views, and its favourable tax regime, was the perfect destination for our client’s needs.
Read More’Home for Ukraine’ Scheme Officially Opened
In response to the Russia invasion of Ukraine, the Home Office have launched a webpage on the scheme of ‘Home for Ukraine’. This scheme will allow individuals, charities, community groups and businesses in the UK as sponsors to bring Ukrainians to safety, even they do not have any family members in the UK. How it
Read MoreStatement of Changes to the Immigration Rules published on 15 March 2022
The Statement of Changes published on 15 March 2022 have introduced the following key changes: EU Settlement Scheme Applications EUSS Family Permits can be issued in place of an EEA Family Permit to extended family members, or a person with a derivative right to reside who made a valid application by 31 December 2020 but
Read MoreImmigration Concessions for Family Members of British Nationals in Ukraine and Ukrainians in the UK
Concessions for non-British family members of British citizens in Ukraine Home Office introduced temporary visa concessions for family members of British nationals who usually live in Ukraine in response to the Russia invasion of Ukraine. Under the concessions, non-British family members can apply for a family migration visa for free, provided that the British national
Read MoreLaunch of Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) on 6 January 2022
The UK Government launched the Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme (ACRS) on 6 January 2022. The scheme will prioritise: those who have assisted the UK efforts in Afghanistan and stood up for values such as democracy, women’s rights, freedom of speech, and rule of law vulnerable people, including women and girls at risk, and members of minority
Read MoreDependent family members in work routes
On 08 November 2021, the Home Office updated their guidance in respect Dependent family members in worker routes. The main changes are: 1. Co-habitation requirements for unmarried partners has been clarified If the lead applicant and the person applying as a dependent partner are not married or in a civil partnership, they can demonstrate their
Read MoreNew Endorsing Bodies for the Innovator Visa
Following the UK visas and immigration latest update on 10 November 2021, there are now a total of 59 endorsing bodies that can issue endorsements for innovator visas. Endorsing bodies include those from a variety of sectors and range from private corporations to universities. The new endorsing bodies introduced as from September 2021 are: Boardroom
Read MoreStatement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 617
Following the presentation to the Parliament on 10 September 2021, the UK government has provided their changes which will take into effect in October 2021. The list of changes are lengthy however, we have summarised the areas applicable to our clients. Covid- 19 concessions Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) At present, under the concession, a business that
Read MoreBusiness and Highly Skilled immigration changes: what’s to come?
In March 2021, the UK government released their publication of its New Plan for Immigration. The publication set out several changes to UK immigration. And on 26th August 2021, the roadmap specific to Sponsorship was released. The UK’s Points-based immigration system: sponsorship roadmap focuses on the changes to sponsorship system which will come into effect
Read MoreGraduate route was opened on 1 Jul 2021
Allowing international graduates to start their careers after completing their undergraduate or postgraduate studies in the UK, a new route was opened on 1 Jul 2021. If the qualifications acquired is Graduate visa, as a part of the points-based immigration system, lasts for 2 years. If international graduates have a PHD or doctoral qualification, the
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