This article examines the UK Graduate Immigration Route for VISA Applicants. This VISA provides international students the opportunity to work and gain valuable experience in the UK after completing a degree or higher educational qualification. Moreover, it is designed as a post-study work visa. So, this pathway enables former student visa holders to explore a… Continue reading A Comprehensive Guide to the UK Graduate Immigration Route
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This article discusses The Home Office policy on fee waivers stemming from several pivotal court cases. There are a number of court decisions recently which are impacting UK Immigration. Key Rulings R (Omar) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (2012): In this case, The High Court decided that charging a fee for human… Continue reading Fee Waivers for immigration applications
Read moreAbandoning the Referee Requirement for UK Citizenship Applications Update by Leena Chouhan, Taylor Hampton Solicitors on the citizenship referee requirement. This update discusses UK immigration rules for applicants needing assistance with immigration. Anyone applying for British citizenship must provide two referees who can vouch for their identity and character. However, this requirement feels increasingly out… Continue reading The UK Citizenship Referee Requirement
Read moreThe UK faces a looming immigration challenge with the new e-visa system. From 1 January 2025, all biometric residence permits (BRPs) and biometric residence cards (BRCs) will expire. Therefore, migrants must use the e-Visa system to prove their status. The Home Office stopped issuing BRPs and BRCs on 31 October 2024. Now, anyone granted immigration… Continue reading e-Visas and the Hostile Environment: A crisis risk
Read moreAt Taylor Hampton, we stay updated regarding developments that affect sponsors under the United Kingdom’s immigration system. One critical service is the Home Office’s priority change of circumstances process. Some sponsors rely on this to expedite key actions, often necessary for advancing visa applications. Without it, the standard processing time of 18 weeks can cause delays… Continue reading Priority Change of Circumstances Service: Challenges and Updates
Read moreAn Attractive Pathway for Global Talent: The High Potential Individual Visa The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa is a strategic opportunity for ambitious professionals. The United Kingdom seeks to attract the “brightest and best” graduates from leading global universities, and this visa is a step into that direction. Why Choose the HPI Visa? HPI… Continue reading Taylor Hampton: The High Potential Individual Visa
Read moreA Guide to Right to Work Checks Employers in the United Kingdom are currently facing a critical legal responsibility. All individuals must ensure that every employee has the right to work in the country. This process, known as the “right to work check,” is required by law, and it protects businesses from criminal and civil… Continue reading Taylor Hampton: Guide to Right to Work Checks
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Legal claims against Harrods and Fulham FC following allegations of abuse in BBC documentary Following the release of the recent BBC documentary titled: Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods, numerous women have come forward with accusations of sexual misconduct, including harassment, assault, emotional abuse, and rape. These allegations span from the early 1970s through the early 2000s,… Continue reading Taylor Hampton Supporting Victims of Mohamed Al Fayed Sexual Abuse
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Update on Settlement in the UK by Taylor Hampton For many immigration applicants, settlement is the goal, as it marks the ability to live and work in the UK without any time restrictions. However, the path to settlement can be complicated, often involving years of continuous residence, paying significant fees, and having to deal with… Continue reading Settlement: The End Goal for Many Immigration Applicants
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Migration to Australia has seen a sharp rise in recent years, and the trend shows no signs of slowing down. On Sunday, 20th October, our migration expert, Greg Veal, shared his experience on this phenomenon during an interview with Vanessa Feltz on LBC radio. Greg was also featured in The Sunday Telegraph, where he discussed the… Continue reading Moving to Australia Why Young Britons Are Packing Their Bags for Australia
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