Have questions or looking for help applying for a UK Expansion Worker Visa? Contact us today by emailing info@lisaslaw.co.uk or calling us on 020 7928 0276. But first, read our article below to learn all about the new UK Expansion Worker visa which replaces the Sole Representative route for overseas companies seeking to expand […]
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Looking after the UK – Health and Care Visa to launch on 4 August
The Home Office have announced a new Health and Care Visa for foreign medical workers which will open for applications on 4 August 2020. Instead of thinking of this visa as brand new, it is better to think of it as a new pathway within the Tier 2 (General) visa route. Plus, it is […]
A new 5-year settlement visa for BNOs, who is eligible?
According to an announcement made this month by Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, the UK will target people holding BNO (British National Overseas) Status a new visa route with the possibility of permanent residency further down the line. This route allows people from Hong Kong with BNO status to apply for a one-off visa for […]
Immigration News: All visas in the UK are automatically extended to July 31!
Although it was long overdue, the USCIS finally made the above announcement. This means that the identities of the following people have been automatically extended to July 31: All those who hold a visitor visa in the UK expiring on or before July 31; and All those who hold a student visa, spouse […]
Some rules for visas relaxed due to COVID-19 – but do they go far enough?
Coronavirus has everyone feeling nervous, whether it is concern for the health of family members, missing the freedom of the pre-coronavirus world, or financial worries that come with being in lockdown – most people have been negatively affected in some way. For those who rely on visas to remain and work in the UK, […]
No visas for lower skilled workers from 2021– how will this affect the UK?
Low-skilled workers will not get visas under post-Brexit immigration plans, the Home Office have revealed. This will come into effect on 1 January 2021. The reason for this move is to decrease net migration to the UK, which has been high on the Conservative agenda for some time, and to try to use people […]
Boris Johnson signals to get rid of £30,000 threshold for immigrants by 2021
The Prime Minister is planning on wavering plans on putting a £30k minimum wage threshold for immigrants coming to work in the UK after Brexit, according to recent reports. This comes as part of Boris Johnson’s new immigration policy post-Brexit, for which he is said to be inspired by the current Australian system. […]
Immigration law at music festivals – what’s the score?
Music festivals can be great fun, and are becoming more popular than ever. Attendances have been increasing steadily, with around 4 million people in the UK now attending at least one per year. When music-lovers are pitching their tents and discussing which of the performers they want to watch during their time at the festival, immigration law and […]
Custody battle between parents – how to make the best of a bad situation
The love between a parent and their child forms the base of the strongest bond imaginable between humans, and most families will do whatever it takes to stay together. However, sometimes life gets in the way and family situations are not always going to be perfect. We recently handled a sensitive family case, and are […]
Administrative review – who, what, how?
If you have been denied a UK visa, an Administrative Review is a way to challenge the decision of the Home Office. Your application will be reviewed by a Home Office official. However, you must be aware that you cannot submit any new evidence in order to challenge the decision or rectify the shortcomings at the […]
Home Office can make serious errors, but how can we deal with them?
A recent Home Office blunder meant that a man was refused leave to remain to care for his terminally ill partner. The Home Office denied O’Neill Wallfall’s application because he could not prove that ‘travelling back to the Iraq would put his life at risk’. However, Wallfall, as a Jamaican national who had […]
Success story from Lisa’s Law – Settlement visa attained for mother and child
The overarching reason why Lisa’s Law exists is because we want to help people. Whether this be supporting someone just starting out to get their first business up and running or assisting a family in moving into their first home, we aim to be a pillar of support throughout the entire journey. We recently […]
Applying for Visa’s and Extensions – The Devil is in the Detail
An Indian entrepreneur living in the UK on a Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa has had her visa extension denied, due to errors within her forms showing employees payroll information. A core requirement of a successful Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) visa holder is their obligation to create at least 2 jobs in the UK within the […]
More Brexit confusion – what is happening with free movement?
The Home Office has hinted that EU free movement rules will end immediately if there is a no-deal Brexit on 31 October, sparking mass confusion and offering no concrete information. This change could affect the rights of EU citizens who arrive in the UK from November onward. Former Prime Minister Theresa May was […]
EU Spouses of British Citizens – What does Brexit mean for you?
The result of the 2016 referendum had a lot of people feeling on edge for many different reasons, but some groups definitely had more substantial and tangible fears than others. Right near the top of this ‘stress pile’ lie the spouses of British citizens from EU countries. Everyone, understandably, feared the worst. Assumptions were […]
Money Talks! How can cash lead to quicker UK settlement?
It is no secret that having plenty of money is an extremely helpful and advantageous situation to find yourself in. It brings added security and comfort to your life. Although finding yourself in this situation is difficult and often requires tonnes of hard work, some luck and lots of support; however, it can indeed make […]
Overstaying may have an effect on your potential UK citizenship! Find out why now
Evidence of overstaying in the last 10 years will have a significantly negative impact on people applying for UK citizenship, as new rules are introduced by the UK Home Office. Essentially, all people who have stayed on in the UK after their visas have expired will be refused citizenship apart from in certain circumstances. The […]
