Applying for a UK visa involves various costs, primarily determined by the type of visa and the applicant’s location. The Home Office charges fees for processing visa applications. It is crucial for applicants to understand these costs to plan effectively. The following is a breakdown of the work visa application fees 2024: Work visa applications...
Understanding the UK’s Shortage Occupation List (SOL) is crucial for employers and HR professionals involved in international recruitment. Missteps in hiring sponsored workers can lead to serious consequences, including Home Office enforcement actions like licence suspensions and the curtailing of employee visas. Recent developments in the Shortage Occupation List: The Home Office updated the SOL...
The term “returning resident” in UK immigration law refers to a person with settled status who has been abroad for an extended period and seeks to return to the UK. This status, commonly known as “Indefinite Leave to Remain” (ILR), grants the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely and re-enter multiple times...
The much-debated increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) in the UK, initially expected to be implemented by mid-January 2024, is now set for a House of Commons debate on 10 January 2024. With this development, the earliest possible date for the new IHS fee rates to take effect has been pushed to 31 January...
The UK Home Office has revised its initial plan to significantly increase the minimum income requirement for UK family visa. The original announcement in early December proposed a steep rise from £18,600 to £38,700, set to take effect in Spring 2024. This proposal faced substantial backlash due to concerns over family separation, financial hardships, and...
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