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Visas, Immigration & Nationality

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Biometric Residence Permits for overseas applicants

Overview of BRPs The Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) are for overseas national in the UK. You’ll have to apply for a BRP as part of your application for entry clearance (a visa to enter the UK), to extend your visa or settle in the UK. Almost all UK immigration applications that have a validity of over six…
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CASE STUDY: EEA Derivative rights

An individual who does not qualify for a right of residence under the Free Movement Directive 2004/38/EC may qualify for another right of residence under the European Union law, termed EEA Derivative rights. In 2012, the Immigration (European Economic Area) Regulations 2006 established the right of entry and residence for primary carers of self-sufficient EEA…
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Tier 1 (General) Visa Changes: No More Extensions

Tier 1 (General) has been closed for applicants from outside the UK since April 2011. Now, with further tightening of the Immigration Rules, the Home Office announced that applicants will no longer be able to extend or switch to Tier 1 (General) beginning from the 6th April 2015. Accordingly, all Tier 1 (General) visa holders…
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Immigration Act 2014

This new Act received Royal Assent in 14 May 2014 and contains a fresh wave of fundamental reforms to the UK immigration system. Some provisions are already in force while others are not. One of the main changes is the reduction of applications where a right of appeal to an independent tribunal exists. Right of…
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Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur

One of the biggest concerns of any student is what they will do after obtaining their degree. This concern is no different whether the student is a national of their country or an overseas migrant on a student visa. Those in the United Kingdom who hold Tier 4 (Adult) visas have several options available to…
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