Category: UK Points Based Visas

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UK Visa Statistics: Skilled Worker Visas Being Granted Plummets During Covid-19 Lockdown

The coronavirus pandemic has caused an unprecedented fall in the amount of skilled migration, overseas assignees, intra-company transfers, foreign student numbers and family visa applications. The fall in UK visa statistics numbers reverses the trend of steady increases in the levels of immigration from non-EU countries earlier in the year The latest data are the…
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Everything you need to know about the UK Global Talent visa

In January 2020, the UK government has introduced the Global Talent visa which will replace Tier 1 Exceptional Talent visa effective 20 February 2020.  The visa was introduced to encourage talented minds to work and settle in the UK. The Tier 1 Exceptional Talent route remains open for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) applications only.…
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UK to stop using ‘racist’ visa algorithm after legal challenge

Britain’s government announced on Tuesday 4th August that it will stop using a racist computer algorithm to streamline visa applications. The decision to stop using the algorithm will take effect on August 7, after the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI) and Foxglove, a digital rights group, launched a legal challenge against the…
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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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How to Stay in Germany After Your Studies

Post Study Options: How to Stay in Germany After Your Studies

Germany, with its incredibly unique cities and with the largest economy in Europe, is a hotbed for opportunities. There’s a huge demand for technical talent across a variety of industries and companies of all sizes. The country is one of the world’s most prominent exporters of machinery, electronic and electrical equipment, vehicles, pharmaceuticals and food.…
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