United Kingdom: General Immigration

Planning to travel to the UK as a non-visa national? Understanding the strict rules surrounding the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and how criminal convictions can impact your entry is crucial. An immigration solicitor explains the critical mistakes travelers must avoid when applying for UK entry authorization.

Navigating UK immigration law requires professional guidance, but not all advisers are created equal. Understanding the difference between regulated and unregulated immigration advisers can protect you from costly mistakes and ensure your application receives the expert attention it deserves.

A recent employment tribunal awarded nearly £30,000 to a sponsored care worker who was left without work for almost a year, resulting in the employer's sponsor licence being revoked.

EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can visit the UK for up to six months without a visa, but strict rules govern what activities are permitted during their stay. Understanding the 'Genuine Visitor' requirement...

UK businesses using international talent should be aware that an ETA or immigration permission may be refused or could be cancelled after grant. This article considers some of the main issues that can cause...

Indefinite Leave to Remain grants permanent residency in the UK, but the application process involves multiple fees beyond the standard £3,029 charge. Understanding the full cost breakdown, including priority processing options, exemptions, and additional requirements like the Life in the UK Test, is essential for anyone planning to settle permanently in Britain.

It means the Home Office considers your organisation fit to sponsor migrant workers and trusts your internal systems to meet sponsor duties properly.

As a worker looking to enter the UK as a construction worker, it’s important that you understand all of your options, specifically which visas you are eligible for based on your skills and experience.

Navigating UK visa requirements for construction workers requires understanding multiple immigration routes, from Skilled Worker visas to Graduate and Youth Mobility schemes. With new 2025 immigration rules raising salary thresholds to £41,700 and skill requirements to RQF level 6, construction professionals must carefully evaluate their eligibility and documentation needs to successfully enter the UK workforce.