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It is essential to be aware that some foreign migrants who are living in the UK have to register with the police and obtain a Police Registration Certificate within one week from arrival in the UK. Read more >>

When preparing your nationality application, you will need two referees to sign your completed form before submission. Read more >>

There is still some confusion which regards to who is eligible to apply as the dependant of a British Citizen or someone settled in the UK under section 6(2) of the 1981 British Nationality Act. Read more >>

This is a reminder of two important but separate legal cases which can reply upon when preparing an application bundle. Read more >>

Failing to update an ICFN when required and so its of utmost importance might lead to a fine of £ 1000. Read more >>

We have been advised that the UK Border Agency is currently dealing with Tier 1 General applications which were submitted by post on or before 29 December 2009. Read more >>

The same day service is no longer available for applications under the Long Residence category! Read more >>

We have noticed that nationality applications recently submitted under section 6(1) and 6(2) of the 1981 British Nationality Act Read more >>

Once you have acquired permanent residence or settled status in the UK, you become free from immigration control. However, you will still need to apply for a Schengen visa when travelling to continental Europe. This is due to the fact that the United Kingdom is not yet part of the Schengen area. Read more >>

The A-rated sponsors will be able to certify maintenance on behalf of Tier 2 applicants using the SMS. Read more >>

We have been approached by many clients requesting clarification on the acceptable evidence of maintenance for the Tier 1 General application under the points-based system. Read more >>

Many applicants are left with the impression that the Tier 1 PSW guidance does not intend to prevent people with professional NARIC approved qualifications from scoring points for those qualifications. Read more >>

Following introduction of biometrics for applicants under the Tier 2 category of Points-Based System Premium Postal processing of ICT applications is suspended. Read more >>

Migrants entering the United Kingdom under Tier 2 Intra-Company Transfer must not be 'directly replacing' a settled worker and with the intention of Tier 2. Read more >>

Students who applied for their last Tier 4 visa on or after 5th October and who wish to change their educational establishment will be required to submit a new charged Tier 4 application Read more >>

MN1 form used for the registration of children has been updated Read more >>

The introduction of the Points Based Schemes has led to the deletion of the Working Holiday Maker category which was replaced by the Tier 5 Youth Scheme Read more >>

As of 6 January 2010 foreign nationals applying to renew or switch to a Tier 2/ Work Permit visa will be required to enroll their biometric information (photograph and fingerprints) and will be issued with an identity card confirming their identity and the right to live and work in the UK. Read more >>

Following Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 120 the UK Immigration Rules were amended on 1 January 2010. Read more >>

In order to protect the domestic labour force, from 14 December 2009 UK employers are required to advertise all vacancies for a minimum of 4 weeks before they can employ a foreign worker. Read more >>