Category: Living in the UK

Visas, Immigration & Nationality

General Election 2015

Following the dissolution of Parliament on 30 March 2015, the UK voted for their next government on 7 May 2015. Voting took place in all 650 parliamentary constituencies of the United Kingdom, each electing one Member of Parliament to the House of Commons, the lower house of Parliament. Out of everyone’s expectation, the Conservative took…
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Working in UK after studies

How can an international Student studying in the UK with a Tier 4 Student Visa switch to get a Post Study Work Visa in the UK? Student visa applications or Tier 4 is one of the largest portion of applications received by the Home Office (UKVI, previously known as UKBA) each year. The Higher Institution…
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Immigration Health Surcharge

On 25 February 2015, the Secretary of State issued a statement of changes in Immigration Rules, which highlighted number of changes, most of which came into force on 06 April 2015. The Immigration Health Surcharge ensures that temporary, non-EEA migrants coming to the UK for more than six months contribute to the NHS in line…
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why visa applications get rejected

Don’t forget your passport next time you go to hospital

Don’t forget your passport next time you go to hospital. Why? After announcement that you will be check on UK borders, now you may have to provide passport details when you visit the hospital. For the first time, hospitals are being told to assure the patient proves if they are entitled to FREE health treatment.…
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Biometric Residence Permits

Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) are for non-EEA nationals travelling to the UK for more than six months. They started to be issued from 18th March 2015 and and the program for entry clearance started with applications made from Pakistan. BRPs provide a more protected, streamlined and rapid method for applicants and businesses to verify someone’s identity and…
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