Global Talent Visa Pathway FAQs

2 min readWho is Eligible Under the Global Talent Visa Scheme? Replacing the Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) visa route, the Global Talent Visa pathway is open exclusively to individuals considered exceptionally talented in the fields of science, humanities, engineering, research, the arts and technology.  Formal endorsement from an approved body is required to be considered eligible under … Read more

Global Talent Visa Guidance

2 min readThe UK’s Global Talent Visa pathway was created to encourage highly skilled individuals from outside the EEA and Switzerland to live and work in the country on a temporary or permanent basis. The pathway is open exclusively to individuals officially endorsed in science, humanities, engineering, medicine, research, digital technology or the arts. If you would … Read more

Innovator Visa FAQ

< 1 min readIs there a possibility to switch to the new category? Yes – individuals already in the UK under a variety of visa categories may be eligible to switch to the new Innovator Visa pathway. Examples of which include: Start-up Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Tier 1 (Graduate Entrepreneur) Tier 2 Contact Aristone Solicitors to discuss eligibility requirements … Read more

UK Innovator Visa

2 min readApplying for a UK Innovator Visa The Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa pathway was officially replaced by the new Innovator Visa at the end of March in 2019. Under the terms of the new scheme, the individual applying must obtain formal endorsement from an approved body, though the initial investment requirement has been reduced. Eligibility Under … Read more

Latest Immigration updates

< 1 min readHome Office Invites Individuals to use IDV App to Reuse Biometric Information On August 18, the Home Office issued a communication to stakeholders confirming that individuals will be invited to use the Identity Verification application (IDV app), in order to reuse their biometric information already submitted and recorded.  The invitations are to be staggered in … Read more

Details of Future Fund Initiative Confirmed by the Government

3 min readFollowing the publication of initial details earlier in the year, the Future Fund was officially launched by the UK government on May 20. A new initiative targeting new businesses and start-ups struggling to access other types of government relief, the Future Fund is an investor-backed scheme open to all businesses that meet the eligibility criteria. … Read more

Divorce related FAQs

8 min readWhat are my rights to see children? In the eyes of the courts, it is never about the rights of the parent, but instead the rights of the child – i.e. what’s best for your children. Family Law in the UK allocates formal parental responsibility to the mother of the child, though there are instances … Read more

FAQs

2 min readWhat happens if I cannot afford the maintenance arrangements during COVID 19? COVID-19 has had a dramatic impact on the way each and every one of us. As the worst of the pandemic may be behind us, the knock-on effects of both the virus and mandatory lockdown are expected to play out for some time. … Read more

New Health and Care Visa Pathway Introduced, to Attract the ‘Best and Brightest’ from Abroad

2 min readThe UK government has announced the introduction of the new legislation for foreign health and care workers looking to work and settle in the UK.  Confirmed in a joint statement by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Home Secretary, the new ‘Health and Care Visa’ pathway is set to go … Read more

Home Office Confirms Reduced Tier 2 Health Worker Visa Costs

< 1 min readWith no indication as to whether or not the alteration will be permanent, the Home Office has confirmed a significant reduction in Tier 2 Health Worker visa costs. Effective as of August 4, the reduction has slashed hundreds of pounds off the usual costs of immigration and nationality fees for applications, which stand to save … Read more