Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK does not expire, but it may be lost if you leave the UK for more than 2 years. As the wording suggests, Indefinite Leave to Remain gives a person the right to
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Does a Student Visa Count Towards Residency in the UK?
The Student visa does not directly count towards permanent residency (i.e. settlement) in the UK, unlike other visa routes. This means that the time you spend as an international student at a school or university in the UK cannot be…
Employer Guide: Rest For Staff Working 8-Hour Work Shifts In The UK
Employers in the United Kingdom are legally required to give their employees rest breaks if they are working shifts of more than six hours, in accordance with the Working Time Regulations 1998. The aim of this law is to ensure…
Guide to Restructuring & Role Changes for Employers
Businesses sometimes need to restructure or change roles as a result of changes in business strategy, cost reduction programmes, role redundancy, and mergers/acquisitions. In this guide, we will explain the essential elements of restructuring and role changes for employers, including…
How Long Can A British Citizen Stay In The US?
Under the US Visa Waiver Program (VWP), British citizens can stay in the United States for a maximum of 90 days without the need for a business or tourism visa. If you need to stay longer in the UK for…
Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 Years
If you are coming up to the time when you can finally apply to Indefinite Leave to Remain after 5 years of continuous residence on your visa in the UK, congratulations! Indefinite Leave to Remain will give you the security…
The Minimum Income Requirement for UK Spouse/Partner Visa and different ways to meet this requirement
The UK Government has set a Minimum Income Requirement for those who wish to come to the UK on the basis of their relationship with:
- A British/Irish Citizen;
- A person with settled status in the UK (e.g. Indefinite Leave to
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The unseen hurdle: why the UK citizenship referee requirement feels more like a bureaucratic red tape than a simple process
The process for obtaining UK citizenship is a significant milestone for many immigrants, especially for those who have spent numerous years on British soil representing a culmination of years of efforts, commitment, and integration into British society. Currently, an applicant…
Employers’ Guide: Leave of Absence
Running a business in the UK comes with a wide range of legal obligations, including health and safety and employment law. Depending on the scale of your business, the job of ensuring legal compliance with UK employment law may fall…
How to Apply for a Global Talent Visa Endorsement
Introduction to Global Talent Visa Endorsement
If you plan to apply for a Global Talent Visa in the coming months, you must be endorsed as a leader or potential leader in the fields of academia/research, arts and culture, and digital…