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Ramping up the training of doctors and nurses are the best ways to address the country’s dependence on net migration.
Read ArticleThe United Kingdom’s Home Office can ban the entry of people who have breached immigration law or sought to deceive in their visa applications. The bans imposed can last one, two, five or ten years and those facing them will usually not be allowed to re-enter the U.K during this period. The rules on re-entry bans are complex.
Read ArticleFrom March 11, social care workers from overseas were no longer allowed to bring dependants on their visa.
Read ArticleThe rise in migration will pile further pressure on the new Labour government to tighten immigration regulations.
Read ArticleThe previous government disallowed foreign students not involved in research from bringing dependants to the UK from January 1, which is having an impact.
Read ArticleLeadership contender Robert Jenrick stressed his commitment to capping net migration in the tens of thousands
Read ArticleBy 2030, 7 million additional workers in the U.K. could be under skilled for their job requirements that would constitute about 20 percent of the labour market
Read ArticleMigrants were likely to pay more in taxes that they cost in services because the U.K. did not have to fund their education or healthcare when they were children
Read ArticleIf you are considering applying for a U.K. Skilled Worker visa it might be sensible to act sooner rather than later since there is no knowing how the prospective changes might impact you
Read ArticleApplications from main Skilled Workers for visas have risen 14 percent so far this year, showing demand for foreign workers remains strong
Read ArticleAncestry visas are valid for five years, during which applicants are allowed to work in the U.K. or study
Read ArticleAn applicant must show that they are able to work and intend to seek employment in the United Kingdom
Read ArticleStudents see a U.K. degree as enhancing their career prospects
Read ArticleThe trebling of net migration in the U.K. since 2019 reflects a failure over many years to tackle skills shortages and other problems in the U.K. labour market, the Home Secretary says
Read ArticleA separate visa for Scotland would be a deviation from U.K. immigration policy
Read ArticleA visitor must not intend to work in the U.K. unless expressly allowed to do so
Read ArticleThe subcategories include children not accompanied by their parents, those seeking medical treatment and those travelling for permitted paid engagements
Read ArticleThese are meant for people wishing to stay in the U.K. for up to six months usually for activities such as tourism and visiting family
Read ArticleThe number of immigrants coming to the U.K. for work-related reasons from non-European Union countries has now replaced study as the main reason for long-term migration
Read ArticleThe Labour Party will reform the points-based immigration system so that it is fair and properly managed, with appropriate restrictions on visas, and by linking immigration and skills policy, according to its manifesto
Read ArticleForeign carers were banned in March from bringing their families to the U.K.
Read ArticlePolitical influencer Nigel Farage, has pledged smart immigration, not mass migration, which his party has described as freezing all "non-essential" immigration
Read ArticleIrish citizens who have lived in the United Kingdom for five years can now register to become British nationals if they meet the requirements
Read ArticleThe Graduate route was introduced in 2021 to increase the attractiveness of the U.K. as a destination of study, increase the number of international students in higher education and increase the value of education exports.
Read ArticleThe Isle of Man’s government says it is looking at a broad range of digital innovations emerging in global markets and identifying niches that align with its capabilities, aspirations and risk appetite
Read ArticleIf you are planning to immigrate to the U.K. it might be sensible to act sooner rather than later as there is no knowing how these prospective changes might impact you
Read ArticleFormer immigration minister Robert Jenrick said immigration was creating huge pressures on communities, according to The Times, piling fresh pressure on the U.K. government to tighten immigration policy further
Read ArticleThose obtaining Skilled Worker visas through Visa Kings Global will have a support service through its Human Performance Managers
Read ArticleIrish citizenship gives you visa-free access to the Schengen area and the U.K. as well as to their universities
Read ArticleFormer Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick said that a parliamentary “lock” on the number of migrants coming to Britain should be introduced to reduce net migration to the tens of thousands
Read ArticleThe United Kingdom began rolling out eVisas to replace the physical residence permit cards for immigrants as part of a plan to introduce a digital immigration system.
Read ArticleThe island nation’s Innovator programme similar to the United Kingdom but the country has a more attractive tax structure, no health surcharge, better lifestyle and takes decisions independent of the U.K.
Read ArticleEconomic activity in the Isle of Man is poised to grow as the government targets £1 billion in public and private investment until 2032 under its ‘Our Island Plan’
Read ArticleInternational migration is shaped by economic, geographic, demographic and other factors resulting in distinct migration patterns, such as migration “corridors” The growing concerns around rising immigration in the United Kingdom has coincided with a growing global trend of increasing migration.
Read ArticleAtlas, meant to automate asylum, citizenship and visa applications, has been causing serious delays and errors with a series of bizarre glitches, some seen as critical incidents, according to news website 'i'.
Read ArticleThe extensions will be automatic for licenses expiring on or after 6 April 2024, although holders will still be subject to compliance duties
Read ArticleThe occupations represent eight percent of job roles eligible for the Skilled Worker route by employment
Read ArticleThe rules now allow legal professionals on business visit visas to advice clients, provide advocacy for a court or hearing, appear in arbitrations or courts or for conferences and teaching
Read ArticleYou can apply for a Business Visit Visa if you wish to travel to the U.K. for up to six months at a time for unpaid business activity
Read ArticleMore than nine million people of working age have quit the jobs market
Read ArticleNet annual international migration in the U.K. expected to be 315,000 from year ending June 2028, up from previous projection of 245,000
Read ArticleU.K. Home Secretary also commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee to review the Shortage Occupation List that will be renamed the Immigration Salary List
Read ArticleIncome required to bring in foreign spouses reduced to £29,000 from £38,700
Read ArticleWe outline the process for obtaining a UK Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence
Read ArticleSince the planned changes in immigration rules will make it more expensive to hire foreign workers from April, it may be worthwhile to apply for a Sponsor Licence at the earliest
Read ArticleImmigration Minister Robert Jenrick resigned saying the government’s new Rwanda legislation does not go far enough to stop challenges to deportation. In the current political environment, we expect U.K. policy on legal immigration to get increasingly restrictive as well as the government moves to fulfil its pledge to cut net migration. Potential applicants have a short window to act before new rules kick in by April
Read ArticleAs we expected Home Secretary James Cleverly announced a series of measures that will reduce the high numbers of dependents coming to the U.K.
Read ArticleImmigration had little or no impact on average employment or unemployment of existing workers, according to a 2018 review of the U.K.’s Migration Advisory Committee.
Read ArticleImmigration Minister Robert Jenrick has drawn up a set of proposals to reduce immigration to the U.K. that is being discussed by the government
Read ArticleForeign students were the biggest contributor to the surge in immigration in the U.K. in 2022, accounting for 39 percent of non-EU arrivals.
Read ArticleOn average, settlement applications of 128,446 people were approved by the U.K. Home Office each year between 2004 and 2022, according to most recent data.
Read ArticleThe average European migrant will contribute £78,000 more than they take out in public services and benefits over their lifespan in the U.K., while the average non-European migrant will provide £28,000, an Oxford Economics study found.
Read ArticleMigrants will add to the labour force and boost the supply side of the economy, Bank of England Chief Economist said
Read ArticleHolders of the permit will need to register and set up online accounts so that they can view and share relevant information
Read ArticleA total of 606,000 people were added to U.K.’s population in 2022 but that number is forecast to drop to about 245,000 annually by 2027
Read ArticleThe proportion of the foreign-born population as a percentage of the total in the U.K. is identical to that in the United States and Spain
Read ArticleThe Representative of an Overseas Business visa route was closed by the U.K. in 2022 but is still available in the Isle of Man
Read ArticleThe island has unveiled an ambitious plan to double the size of its economy by 2032
Read ArticleGovernment announces multi-fold increase in fines for landlords renting to illegal immigrants
Read ArticleThe increases will help pay for public sector pay hikes
Read ArticleInitial penalty for employing somebody who does not have the right to work in the U.K. will rise to £45,000 from £15,000 in 2024
Read ArticleApplicants must have been working for the overseas business outside the U.K. for a cumulative period of at least 12 months. This is the second part of a two-part article on this visa category
Read ArticleThis visa is for workers on temporary assignment to the U.K. This is the first part of a two-part article.
Read ArticleVisa Kings Global is familiar with the local business environment as well as the approval process and works with a team of professional writers who can help you put together a business plan that fits your profile
Read ArticleVisa Kings Global has obtained hundreds of U.K. skilled worker visas, including for care givers, helping applicants avoid being swindled by rogue agents
Read ArticleDepending on your category you can apply to settle in the U.K. in three years with the Global Talent visa
Read ArticleIf you have received one of the identified prizes you can apply for a Global Talent visa without an endorsement
Read ArticleYou can apply for a Global Talent visa if you have been endorsed by an approved body as a leader or a potential leader
Read ArticleIf you are a leader in either academia, research, arts and culture or digital technology, you can apply for a Global Talent visa
Read ArticleApplicants for a self-sponsored Skilled Worker visa need not satisfy a minimum funds requirement.
Read ArticleYour company will need to apply for a certificate of sponsorship after your sponsor license has been approved.
Read ArticleTo apply for a sponsor license, your U.K. business must be genuine, capable of carrying out its sponsor duties and offer employment that meets the salary and skill level requirements.
Read ArticleYou can set up a company in the U.K. which may qualify to sponsor your visa
Read ArticleRule will not apply to those pursuing PhD or research degrees
Read ArticleLabour shortages worsened after Brexit and Covid
Read ArticleVisa and nationality fees to rise by at least 20 percent
Read ArticleCompanies growing rapidly can attract foreign talent through Scale-up Visas
Read ArticleExploring the new UK Government visa category for immigrants introduced in August 2022
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