UK Visas and British Citizenship

For the main work category, Skilled Worker, the blanket minimum from 4 April 2024 is £38,700 per year. It also has to be minimum the “going rate”, which is set up for each SOC code (ie each occupation). Whichever is lower of these 2 amounts, but you could also reduce the weekly hours if the going rate is higher than £38,700.  There are also concessions for a lower salary: if you are switching from a Student or Graduate visa, the minimum salary is only  £30,960 per year. Same for applicants who are under 26 years of age at the date of visa  application.  The salary for care workers remains to be lower at  £23,200 per year.  However, if a worker already had a Skilled Worker or Tier 2 General visa since before 4 April 2024, they can be paid a blanket minimum of £29,000, and not £38,700.  You can find the going rates here.  For advice on UK visas, including the upcoming eVisa and Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA),  please book online consultation with a lawyer on this link.  Over Whats

It’s the ultimate goal – British Citizenship!   The journey takes time and money but it’s worth it! You may be just at the beginning of your ‘journey’ or you may be already on your way to Indefinite Leave (settled status). It is never too early to find out your rights and make a plan.  #1 Spouses of British citizens. The process includes initial Spouse visa (30 or 33 months), then extension for further 30 months, then permanent residency after 5 years. You can apply for British Citizenship straight after that. Common mistake: applying after 3 years in the UK, it is not the right time.  #2 European citizens and family members. Firstly, you need to acquire a settled status - after 5 years in the UK. In most cases, you can apply for Citizenship 1 year after you have qualified for the settled status. Even if your settlement document was issued later, you can still apply for Citizenship 1 year after you ‘qualified’ for it.   #3 If you already have Indefinite Leave or settled status. You are

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  So, you have a Graduate visa for the UK but want to continue studies. Usually (but not always) in order to extend the stay in the UK and eventually apply for Indefinite Leave after 10 years. Or maybe to add more time to qualify for an Unmarried Partner visa that requires a 2-year relationship.    Graduate visa does not allow to study if the course in question would qualify for a Student visa. For example, a Master degree course would qualify for a Student visa, so you need to get a Student visa approved, then commence the course.    For immigration advice,   Book online consultation here.  A call over Zoom or WhatsApp costs £150 if you prefer to talk to a lawyer. An email consultation costs only £120 and we provide answers by the next working day. Advice fee counts towards our future services with a visa application, so the final fee is the same, just split into 2 stages.    1st 4Immigration  is one of the most experienced UK immigration law companies, OISC – accredited at the highes

This is a change for nationals who normally did not need a visa to come to the UK for a holiday or business trip. This includes people from Europe, Australia, Canada, USA, Malaysia, UAE, Qatar and many other countries, the Rules call them “non-visa nationals”. Whereas before it was possible to visit the UK without any visa (just get a stamp at the airport), now you would need an ETA prior to travel. It is similar to American ETA and Australian ESTA, still not a “proper” visa, but an online authorisation before travel. If the system approves – you can head to the airport. If not – you’d have to apply for a Visitor visa.   When does ETA start? Most nationals can apply from 27 November 2024; European visitors – from 5 March 2025. When eligible,  you can apply here.       Costs and timing ETA costs 10 British Pounds per person, including per each child, and takes 3 working days to be processed. In some cases, it may be possible to travel to the UK while waiting for ETA, but you still have

UK Visas and Immigration are moving UK visas online from 2025. For residents, all BRP visa cards “expire” on 31.12.2024 and will be replaced by eVisa. For visitors, it will be an ETA prior to travel or a Visitor visa, depending on nationality. We can advise on the transition to eVisa and explain how it works.    eVisa and what happens when all BRPs expire on 31.12.2024 From 2025 all UK visas will be as an eVisa. An electronic status in the UK Government system, without a physical card or stamp. All current BRPs “expire” on 31.12.2024, but it does not represent the expiry date of your status. The visa eligibility rules, and requirements towards the evidence, remain the same. If you have a BRP that expires on 31.12.2024, you can transfer to eVisa by  creating a new-generation UKVI account here.   If your visa expires before 31.12.2024 You need to make a next visa application as normal, as before eVisa. As a result, you will receive a decision and your new status will be an eVisa. If your