Digital technology specialists such as IT managers, developers, AI specialists, product managers, and marketing experts are in hot demand around the world right now. At the same time, a number of tech hubs are popping up around the world, providing truly cutting-edge technology research and product development. This is especially the case when it comes
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All you need to know about e-Visas
Introduction
UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) are turning the UK’s immigration system digital through the introduction of eVisas. eVisas will replace physical UK visa documents such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs), passport endorsements and vignette stickers in passports. The process started in 2018 with the EU Settlement Scheme and UKVI states…
9 Proven Methods For Maintaining Home Office Compliance For Sponsored Workers
If you are an existing UK business with a sponsor licence, or if you plan to start sponsoring overseas workers in 2024 or beyond, it is important to understand that gaining a licence is only the start of the process. Keeping your licence means complying with the law and rules for sponsoring overseas workers…
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for a UK Visa
Receiving a refusal of a visa or permanent settlement application or encountering issues when dealing with the Home Office can be deeply frustrating, even devastating. This is especially the case if you are reliant on a successful and timely decision to allow you to move on to the next stage of your life. Having assisted…
How Can You Attract and Retain International Sponsored Talent In a UK Business?
According to Manpower Group, three-quarters of employers internationally are experiencing significant difficulties in filling skilled jobs. This is a problem that is being faced by nearly all sectors, especially health care and life sciences, consumer goods and services, IT, transport and logistics, industrials and materials, communications, and financial and real estate services. This is…
Top 10 Business Opportunities for Immigrants in the UK
Many overseas entrepreneurs move to the UK each year to set up a new business venture. The UK’s robust economy, welcoming environment for entrepreneurs, and ease of doing business make it an excellent place to start a new company. The sky is the limit when it comes to choosing the type of business to set…
Why Should I Hire a UK immigration Lawyer?
If you are faced with the challenge of applying for a UK visa, visa extension, sponsor licence, permanent settlement, or citizenship, or if your application has been refused, you may be asking yourself, ‘it is time to hire an immigration Solicitor’? Of course, as immigration lawyers ourselves, you would expect us to say ‘yes’. If…
UK Immigration Routes For Foreign Nationals With Experience In Theatre, Dance, Combined Arts, TV or Film
The UK is internationally world-renowned for its heritage and prestige in the areas of theatre, dance, combined arts, TV and film. As a top arts destination and hub, many international artists in all fields come to the UK to perform, train, teach, and visit. If you are an overseas national with experience in arts and…
Complete Guide to moving to the UK from Mexico
Relocating from Mexico to the UK
It is estimated that around 9,000 Mexican citizens call the United Kingdom home and that the wider Latin American community in London has increased tenfold to around 113,500 in the past decade. Mexican nationals come to the UK for many reasons, including joining families, the availability of excellent job…
Complete Guide to moving to the UK from Qatar
Relocating from Qatar to the UK
Many Qatari nationals are proud to call the UK home and have significant investments and business interests here. Citizens of Qatar are attracted to the UK because of its vibrant and robust economy, market and job opportunities, culture, history, and the excellent education opportunities available. For help with making…