Appendix Hong Kong British National (Overseas), also termed BN (O), contains immigration rules for BN (O) looking to apply for a BN (O) visa. This special visa route allows those from Hong Kong with British National (Overseas) status to live, study, and work in the UK. BN (O) status was given to eligible people before the end of 1997. BN (O) status is valid for the entire life of its holders, but it cannot be passed on to spouses or children. It is not possible for anyone to apply for BN (O) sta
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Visa refusal can be daunting for you. There could be any valid reason for it. For example, you did not submit required documents, the information you provided did not satisfy the Home Office, etc. Hence, it is always in your interest to apply for a UK visa through an expert UK immigration lawyer or agency.
If you apply for a UK visa, you will be sent an email or a letter by the Home Office about their decision on your visa application in a few weeks or months, depending on the visa type. In t
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The UK Government continues to enforce its legal authority to deprive individuals of British citizenship under the British Nationality Act 1981.
According to official guidance published on GOV.UK, the Home Secretary may remove citizenship from individuals if it is deemed “conducive to the public good” or if the citizenship was obtained fraudulently, which includes deception or withholding any information in a previous application.
Under Section 40 of the British
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Appendix Bereaved Partner sets out the requirements for non-UK nationals who want to apply for settlement because their UK spouse/civil partner has died. The purpose of the UK bereaved partner visa is to provide stability and compassion to the surviving partner.
The UK recognizes that uprooting the life after a partner’s death can be unfair and traumatic. This category is found in the UK Immigration Rules under Appendix Bereaved Partner. It sits alongside spouse, partner, and other UK family
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This question always comes to the mind of employers and employees on a skilled worker visa and the answer to this is not a straight forward one. Generally, self-employment is suitable for certain roles where there is a clear contractual agreement. Even though there is a contract the ultimate responsibility for assignment of the duties and functions of the employee will be with the organisation sponsoring the individual.
For example – A dentist or a doctor has a contract and work on self-emplo
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Overstaying in the UK usually means you have stayed in the UK beyond the leave granted to you on your current visa. Overstaying in the UK also means breaching the UK’s immigration laws. You may have to face serious consequences for it. Hence, you should not make this mistake. You should leave the UK at the end of your visa unless you apply for a new visa before your current visa expires.
Please note that if you have applied to switch to a new visa or extend the existing visa, you can stay in
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Do you have a business overseas and want to establish a branch or subsidiary of your business in the UK? If yes, a UK Expansion Worker Visa is for you. The UK expansion worker visa is a part of the UK Global Business Mobility visa. It replaces the Representative of an Overseas Business Route and allows overseas businesses with no trading presence in the UK to come here and establish UK-based operations.
The UK expansion worker visa allows overseas busi
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The UK is a popular destination not just for tourists but also for those wanting to spend time with their loved ones. If you live in the UK and want to invite your overseas relative to visit you, they may need to apply for a UK Family Visitor Visa. This visa is a subcategory of the UK standard visitor visa. Your relative needs to apply for a UK standard visitor visa if you want to invite them to the UK. This visa is commonly used for family visits and allows relatives to stay in the UK for a sho
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A parent of a British child visa comes under the UK family visa category. This visa allows a parent to join their child in the UK who is a British citizen or settled in the UK. In most cases, the person applying for a UK parent visa happens to be the single parent of the child. In cases where the child lives with the other parent or carer, they must not be a partner/spouse of the applicant. If the other parent of the child is the applicant' s partner, they must apply for a UK partner/spouse visa
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Like any other immigration rule the Appendix: High Potential Individual Visa also has validity, suitability, and eligibility requirements for the application as a high potential individual visa. This visa is for graduates from top global universities to work or look for work in the UK. The visa offers a great opportunity for overseas graduates to explore career opportunities available in the UK. The high-potential allows the UK to attract international graduates to come to the UK and contribute
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