Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa application process
Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa application process Below, we have provided an outline of the Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa application process as set out in the Tier 1 Entrepreneur policy guidance. It outlines…
Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence Renewal Process
What is the Tier 2 Sponsorship Licence Renewal Process? Under Tier 2 of the points-based system UK employers must hold a Tier 2 Sponsorship licence to employ skilled workers…
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Interview
What to expect during the Tier 1 Entrepreneur interview The Tier 1 Genuine Entrepreneur interview is an opportunity for the Home Office to assess the applicant’s suitability for this visa…
Sole Representative of an Overseas Business visa
Who can apply for a Sole Representative of an Overseas Business visa? You can apply for a Sole Representative of an Overseas Business visa if you are…
How do I make a Permanent Residence application?
What is a Permanent Residence Application? This blog post is aimed at EEA nationals setting out the basis on how to submit a permanent residence application for themselves and their…
UK Naturalisation
What is UK naturalisation? UK Naturalisation UK naturalisation is the process by which a non-UK citizen becomes a British citizen. It will grant you an unrestricted right to work, leave…
Common mistakes to avoid when making a Tier 1 Extension Application
Common mistakes to avoid when making a Tier 1 Extension Application Once an initial Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa is granted, it is valid for 3 years and 4 months, after…
What is the Tier 1 Genuine Entrepreneur test?
What is the Tier 1 Genuine Entrepreneur test? The Tier 1 Genuine Entrepreneur test was introduced by the UKVI on 31 January 2013 to ensure that applicants applying for the Tier 1 Entrepreneur…
Immigration News & Updates
- Guidance: Bangladesh: country policy and information notesGuidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
- Guidance: Ukraine: country policy and information notesGuidance used by UK Visas and Immigration to make decisions in asylum and human rights applications.
- Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: workersList of organisations licensed to sponsor workers on the Worker and Temporary Worker immigration routes.
- Guidance: Register of licensed sponsors: studentsList of institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under the Student and Child Student routes.
- Guidance: EU Settlement Scheme: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance on applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.
- Transparency data: Online immigration status (eVisa): UKVI account creation dataOperational statistics on how many people have created an account to access an eVisa.
- Guidance: Exclusion from the UK – decisions and orders: caseworker guidanceImmigration staff guidance on decisions and orders on the exclusion of foreign nationals from the UK.
- Guidance: Immigration Rules archive: 3 August 2026 to 7 October 2026Immigration Rules archive for 3 August 2026 to 7 October 2026.
- Prove your English language abilities with a secure English language test (SELT)For visa or citizenship applications, you may need to prove your knowledge of English by passing a secure English language test (SELT).
- Guidance: EU Settlement Scheme: looked-after children and care leavers guidanceGuidance for local authorities and health and social care trusts to make sure looked-after children and care leavers apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.