Category: Living in the UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

England’s Tier Restrictions Explained

While everyone sighed in great relief at the news that England’s second national lockdown would finally end, the announcement that it was to be replaced with a togher regional restrictions left a stark reminder that the pandemic is not yet over and hopefully things will get better soon. Authorities are asking everyone to remain vigilant…
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EU Settlement Scheme: EU Citizens Staying in the UK After Brexit

The UK government has finally announced the answer to the question that was preoccupying many EU citizens, “What will happen to us after Brexit?”     If you are an EU citizen or a family member and would like to stay in the UK after Brexit you will need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme in…
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UKVI Coronavirus exemptions to be extended to August

UK immigration advice for UK visa applicants and temporary UK residents The restrictions on global travel imposed by various countries, in response to the coronavirus pandemic, are creating significant immigration law challenges for UK employers and sponsoring universities. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK’s Home Office department for immigration (UKVI – UK Visas &…
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UK Announces Hong Kong British National Overseas Visa

UK Announces Hong Kong BN(O) Visa

A new Hong Kong BN(O) Visa will give British National (Overseas) citizens the ability to come to the UK to make a new life. The UK is creating a new immigration route for British National (Overseas) (BN(O)) citizens from Hong Kong, reflecting the unique and unprecedented circumstances in Hong Kong and the UK’s historic and…
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Top European Universities COVID-19 Planned Measures for Incoming Academic Year 2020/21

European universities take over 40 percent of the places in the list of the best universities in the world. Based on the latest ranking done by Times Higher Education, over 500 universities are located in Europe out of the almost 1,400 universities ranked around the world.  As the world combats the coronavirus pandemic and the…
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