Articles | UK Immigration

 In this section, we take a closer look at interesting aspects of cases or specific themes of the UK immigration rules coming up in consultations. Please feel free to share this information more widely and I'm always happy to respond to any questions.

Branch out to the UK | Representative of an Overseas Business Visa

We recently had the pleasure of working with a film distribution company from the United States. They wanted to set up a branch in the UK, from which they can engage with the UK and European market. They had identified a member of staff who would move to the UK to represent the company.  They needed our help to assist them through the process of applying for a Representative of an Overseas Business visa. 

UK Visa financial requirements - what are they? How can you meet them?

 

Why do I need to do this?

The current immigration rules mean that most people who want to get a visa to come and live in the UK must show that can support themselves, or be supported by someone else, who can afford to ‘maintain and accommodate’ the person they are bringing in, or sponsoring. This is so you can demonstrate you will not require government support.

The Return of Post Study Work.

Today saw the publication of further information about the Government's long awaited and much lobbied for reintroduction of Post Study Work. Few working in UK international education will have missed the excitement, even relief, with which the initial announcement was met from within the sector and beyond. 

As someone who has spent a working life in visa advice settings, many in and around higher education - including, indeed, a stint on a government working group on post study work - I was also more than delighted to see its return. 
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UK PLC's offering in the global market place of education has been reduced through the lack of meaningful post study work opportunities, not even as a means to settle, but merely as a way to contextualise a qualification with graduate work exposure or building the international links, partnerships and soft-power connections and reciprocities with which those well-versed in the returns of the international higher education space are familiar. From this point of view alone, it is much needed.

Euan - Editor

It's often interesting how frequently patterns and themes emerge in the enquiries we receive at any given time. 

In this section, I'll pick up on an aspect of the rules I have recently come across in a case or an enquiry.

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