Category: UK Immigration

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

COVID-19 Student Visa Restrictions Lifted: Tier 4 Student Visa Guidance

Although international travel has come to an almost standstill, there are a number of international students in the UK and stranded abroad. Students caught up at this time face number of issues because of COVID-19 student visa restrictions. On 17 April 2020, the UK government’s Home Office, responsible for UK Visas and Immigration, released guidelines…
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How to apply for a British passport after Indefinite Leave to Remain

A step-by-step guide to applying for British citizenship and a passport after getting permanent residency The UK Passport is ranked number 5 in the passport index of most powerful passports. This index is ranked by the number of countries you can travel to without the need for a visa or that you will be granted…
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What to Do Post Brexit as an EEA National – EU Citizens in UK after Brexit

On 31 January, the UK left the EU and up till today, is still in the process of negotiating its relationship with the EU. This follows a number of extensions on 10 April 2019 where the EU granted an extension to 31st October 2019. Then On 29th October 2019, the EU granted the UK a…
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Visa Refused: 9 Common Reasons Why Visas Get Rejected and How to Avoid Them

Applying for a visa has never been easy – it’s nerve-wracking, you worry about your having your visa denied, you don’t know what to expect during the application process and, if you fail to meet the requirements, your visa will be refused. There are many reasons why visa applications get rejected. We have put together…
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London Comes Out as Top in Cities of Opportunity Index

So where are the best IT jobs these days? For two consecutive years, London came out as top in PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Cities of Opportunity Index.  The index provides a balanced benchmark on the social and economic health of 30 leading cities around the world. Measuring it against 10 indicators such as technology readiness and cost,…
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