In a significant update for UK immigration applicants, the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is set to witness a notable increase from 6 February 2024. This rise will see the charge escalating to £1,035 for the main applicant and £776 for students and child applicants. The increase in the IHS, a mandatory fee for most visa...
In a notable development for UK immigration applicants, the Immigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2024, which came into law on 16 January 2024, introduces a substantial increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS). As of 6 February 2024, the revised rates will be applicable to all relevant visa applications. This change is set to impact...
The UK student visa is designed for individuals who wish to study in the UK. The cost of applying for this visa category varies based on several factors including the type of visa, the duration of the course, and whether the application is made from within the UK or from another country. The following is...
UK Home Office’s decision to close the Sole Representative visa route continues to resonate within the business immigration sector. Initially effective from 11 April 2022, this policy shift represented a significant change in the UK’s approach to non-EU business representatives. Any initial Sole Representative visa applications submitted after this time will be deemed invalid and...
Following the discontinuation of free movement between the UK and the EU, the UK government introduced a revamped points based immigration system. This system has been designed to simplify the process of recruiting overseas workers and aims to attract talented individuals to the UK while balancing the recruitment of UK nationals. Under the new system,...
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