The UK government has recently introduced a series of significant changes to its immigration policies. These changes, outlined in the Spring Budget 2023 and set to take effect from various dates, impact various aspects of immigration, including work visas, family routes, travel document requirements, and more. In this blog, we
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The United Kingdom has recently announced a series of changes to its immigration and nationality fees, which are scheduled to come into effect on 4th October 2023. These changes are aimed at ensuring the sustainability of the immigration and nationality system while also allowing for increased funding for public sector
International students in the UK can extend their student visas if they meet the eligibility requirements and follow the application process. They must have a valid Student visa, an offer to continue their studies, sufficient funds, good academic progress, and attendance.
If you are planning to apply for a student visa, you may be wondering who can show funds to support your studies. Read on to learn about the requirements for demonstrating financial support when applying for a student visa.
Students Visa can get rejected for a number of reasons, this short guide highlights to most common reasons your Student Visa might get rejected. However, getting a student visa is often a complicated process, and rejection can be devastating. Therefore, it’s essential to understand the reasons why student visas get
The Home Office has recently confirmed several updates to the UK’s immigration rules in spring 2023, which may have an impact on those seeking to immigrate to the UK. In this blog post, we will summarise the key changes that may affect you and provide advice on how to navigate
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The UK has recently relaxed the eligibility requirements for Skilled Worker Visas, making it easier for students to switch from a Student Visa to a Skilled Worker Visa as an alternative to the Graduate Visa route. Under the updated rules, individuals no longer need a degree-level qualification to apply for
Every year, the Migration Advisory Committee releases a report informing Parliament and the public on the work they have completed within the year and how they have used resources. This report also makes informed suggestions for the coming year regarding the immigration system. From this detailed report, we can see
2022 Sees 38,000 Seasonal Worker Visas Available, the Highest Figure Since the new Seasonal Worker scheme launched in March 2019 Find out More About the Latest 2022 Updates to Seasonal Worker Visas You may have seen the UK government’s recent Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules and wondered what this
If you are planning a move to the UK to study, your university or college may have asked you to set up a UK bank account. Having a UK bank account will ensure that managing your finances is simple and stress-free. Making things like paying rent, organising your phone contract
