Tag: UK Visas

British Labour leadership hopeful says she's in favour of an immigration points system based on Australia's example.

In debate about the upcoming election, the UK’s role in the European Union is being questioned, especially by the likes of UKIP. But would Britain really look away from its Continental neighbours and back towards its Commonwealth family?

Come April 2015, it will be less of a hassle for some people come to the United Kingdom. Here’s why…

McCarthy v United Kingdom case has implications for the Home Office and people entering Britain.

The Home Office has just released the visa fee increases for entry into the UK, meaning that it is now more expensive to visit loved ones, work, set up shop, or gain British citizenship.

The number of Aussie expats in the UK have just about halved in recent years on account of visa restrictions, according to a report. Now British MPs are pushing for the government to ease Australian visa restrictions.

London mayor gives full support to new report urging changes to Britain’s visa regime in order to harness the “energy and optimism” of Australia and other Commonwealth nations.

British political party UKIP says Australia's skills and points system for visa applications makes sense for the UK.

‘Unintended’ British visa regulations that have had a limiting effect on Australians looking for employment in Britain might soon be altered.

Aussie volunteers needed to help with our project on Commonwealth visas.

The new visa centre opened in Bangkok earlier this month and will be shared by Australia and the United Kingdom.

Passportia advises couples who are resident outside the UK where one partner is a British citizen (or settled in the UK — “the sponsor”) and the other partner is subject to immigration control. 

The Citizenship (Armed Forces) Act 2014 will make it easier for Australians in the British armed forces to become British citizens.

The Immigration Bill going through Parliament will severely restrict rights of appeal

EXPAT FAMILIES | International Family Law Specialist, Helen Blackburn answers your questions on international parental child abduction.

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An Australian NHS worker who has lived in Britain for nine years has been giver 28 days to leave the country, after her application to stay which she submitted in 2011 was refused, without appeal.

Boris Johnson has sparked a vigorous debate in advocating a Free Labour Mobility Zone allowing Australians the right to work freely in the UK. He was inspired by the story of SALLY ROYCROFT, an Australian teacher who was required to return home following the expiration of her visa. In an ...

OPINION | Recent comments by Boris Johnson on improving options for Australians to live and work in the UK has struck a chord with many of our readers. NICOLE FULLER argues it's time to look beyond the attention-grabbing headlines and have a serious debate on the difficulties faced by Australians ...

ASK THE EXPERT | What is the new criteria for the dependency visa?

Moving to the UK from Australia is therefore easier than moving to any other European country.

ASK THE EXPERT | Will new family migration laws affect my spouse visa?

ASK THE EXPERT | How does one qualify for British citizenship?

ASK THE EXPERT | Will my brother-in-law's Portuguese citizenship enable my sister to live and work in the UK?

ASK THE EXPERT | Is their a body that represents immigration advisors?

ASK THE EXPERT | Can a refused family visit visa be appealed?

ASK THE EXPERT | I have applied to become a British Citizen. What is the Oath of Allegiance?

UK Parliament announces strict new immigration rules that will make it even tougher for non-European partners and relatives of UK residents to settle here.

ASK THE EXPERT | What are the new family migration rules?

ASK THE EXPERT | Is it true that one qualifies quicker for settlement in the UK on this type of visa?

Will I be allowed to switch into UK employment from a student visa upon graduating?

ASK THE EXPERT | Will I be able to stay in the UK on an Unmarried Partner Visa, based on a 3 year relationship with a British citizen?

ASK THE EXPERT | I have recently arrived in the UK and would like to know; how would I qualify for British citizenship?

ASK THE EXPERT | Based on my 6 years on a UK student visa, can I apply for permanent residence visa?

ASK THE EXPERT | How does the increase in the probationary period affect an indefinite leave to remain?

ASK THE EXPERT | I have some outstanding tax issues. Will this influence my application for my British citizenship?

ASK THE EXPERT | My brother-in-law has Dutch citizenship. Will this enable him to live and work in the UK?

ASK THE EXPERT | I am in the UK on a student visa and interested to find out more about the new immigration route for graduate entrepreneurs.

ASK THE EXPERT | Apparently the resident labour market test needs to be fulfilled before I can receive a UK Tier 2 Visa. Can you please tell me what this is?

ASK THE EXPERT | Do you have any news on when this change is set to take place, as it might affect me?

ASK THE EXPERT | How will the new UK Tier 2 Visa rules limit leave in this category?

ASK THE EXPERT | I am currently on a UK Tier 2 Visa; please give me a summary of the rule changes.

ASK THE EXPERT | Are there any alternatives to the UK Tier 1 Visa, post-study work route?

ASK THE EXPERT | Will there changes in the annual limit imposed on the Tier 2 worker category?

ASK THE EXPERT | How will the new rules affect Tier 2 Visa workers who plan on settling in the UK?

ASK THE EXPERT | Is it within the limitations of an ancestral visa to start a business in the UK?

Has the probationary period for spouses increased on the UK Spouse Visa?

UK Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa residential requirements explained.

How will divorce affect my Indefinite Leave to Remain and Spouse Visa status in the UK?

Do I need to apply for Permanent Residency before applying for British Citizenship?