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The question of whether student agents are unscrupulous is complex. Recent discussions have highlighted concerns about the transparency and motivations of some student recruitment agents. For instance, there have been calls for greater clarity on the role of these agents and the need for universities to publish performance indicators to help prospective students make informed […]

When United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI) evaluates a sponsor during a Basic Compliance Assessment, it checks if they meet certain core requirements. These requirements include: • a visa refusal rate of under 10%, • an enrolment rate of at least 90%, a • and a course completion rate of at least 85%. All these […]

Are you aware of the New Entrant Threshold in the UK? If not, let me explain. It is the minimum requirements that a new participant must meet to enter a particular market or industry. These requirements are set by regulatory bodies to ensure fair competition and protect the UK's workforce and economy. Exciting news! The […]

The Creative Worker (CW) visa currently provides employers with the flexibility to bypass a labour market assessment linked to this visa if the relevant occupation is listed on the Shortage Occupation List. Following their recent 'Rapid Review' of the Immigration Salary List (formerly referred to as the Shortage Occupation List), the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) […]

Are you curious about the latest updates to the Skilled Worker route and the minimum income requirement for partner routes? Well, mark your calendars because these changes will take effect from the 4th April 2024! To give you a quick rundown, the changes to the Skilled Worker route aim to ensure that businesses invest in […]

The Home Secretary revealed major changes to the immigration system for Skilled Workers (SW) on the 4th of December 2023. Following this, the government assigned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to promptly assess the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). After a thorough review, the MAC has made recommendations for the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) to […]

Since January 31, 2024, the Immigration Rules for visitors have been relaxed to allow a broader range of activities for business visitors, including intra-corporate activities, remote working, legal services, and research. The Permitted Paid Engagement visitor route has been extended and merged into the standard visitor route, enabling visitors to stay for up to six […]

At UK Visas we understand that the global market brings incredible opportunities. That's why we are here to assist you in navigating the process of employing a worker from outside the UK. With our expertise in international hiring, we can guide you through the necessary steps and provide you with the resources and support you […]

To determine the exact amount, you will need to pay for your visa, you must first know its length. Keep in mind that a visa may be longer than your period of study or employment.   For a one-year visa, the cost is £776 for students, their dependants, and those on a Youth Mobility Scheme […]

The Home Office has announced that they are scrapping the sponsor licence renewal process. Currently,  licences are granted as valid for four years with a sponsor licence renewal fee (£1,476 or £536 depending on business size) payable to extend beyond this. The Home Office announced on the 24th of January that from the 6th of […]