Changes to the Visitor route / 23 October 2020
The Home Office is amending the visitor rules in line with the simplification principles to: Permit study of up to six months... Read More
IHS Surcharge rises to £624 from 27 October 2020
The Immigration Health Surcharge will increase from £400 a year to £624 a year on 27 October 2020. The Immigration (Health Charge)... Read More
UK Point Based System – Youth Mobility Scheme Routes – As of 28 Sep 2020
Employers will be able to benefit from the youth mobility scheme. The UK has arrangements in place with eight countries and territories... Read More
UK Point Based System – Seasonal Workers Pilot Routes – As of 28 Sep 2020
The Seasonal Workers Pilot for agriculture is currently running until the end of 2020. This route is being reviewed and a decision... Read More
UK Point Based System – Sporting Routes – As of 28 Sep 2020
International sportspeople must also have a confirmed job offer and their employment sponsored by a UK employer licenced by the Home Office.... Read More
UK Point Based System – Creative Routes – As of 28 Sep 2020
This route is for applicants in the creative industry who are entering the United Kingdom for short-term contracts or engagements for up... Read More
UK Point Based System – Health and Care Visa Routes – As of 28 Sep 2020
The Health and Care Visa is part of the skilled work route. It will ensure individuals working in eligible health occupations, with... Read More
UK Point Based System – Start-up and Innovator Routes – As of 28 Sep 2020
The Start-up and Innovator routes are designed to attract entrepreneurial talent and innovative, scalable business ideas to the UK. Start-up is for... Read More
UK Point Based System – Intra-Company Transfer – As of 28 Sep 2020
The Intra-company Transfer (ICT) route allows multinational organisations to facilitate temporary moves into the UK for key business personnel through their subsidiary... Read More
UK Point Based System – Graduate Route – As of 28 Sep 2020
The Graduate Visa will be available to international students who have completed a degree in the UK from summer 2021. This will... Read More
