A Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is an essential requirement for UK employers looking to sponsor foreign workers. It is a digital record that confirms the worker meets the eligibility criteria for their visa. Without a valid CoS, a migrant worker cannot apply for a sponsored visa to work in the UK.
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Thousands of migrant single mothers working in the UK’s care sector have been denied visas for their children due to the UK’s restrictive immigration policies, particularly the sole responsibility requirement. A new report highlights the systemic discrimination and distress caused by these policies, urging the government to implement fairer immigration measures.
The good character requirement is a fundamental aspect of registration as a British citizen and naturalisation as a British citizen. It is critical to understand its background, the factors involved in assessing good character and updates to the Home Office guidance. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the good character requirement for British Citizenship.
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The recent increase in the minimum income threshold for UK family visa has sparked widespread concern among campaigners, families, and MPs alike. As of April 2024, British citizens or settled residents must now earn at least £29,000 to sponsor their partner’s visa, a significant jump from the previous requirement of £18,600. Critics argue that this “tax on love” is creating a barrier for families seeking to build their lives in the UK, leaving children and couples facing prolonged separation.
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The UK Government has announced new measures aimed at reducing the financial burden of the migration and borders system on taxpayers. These proposed changes, laid before Parliament on 16 January 2025, outline fee adjustments across several immigration and nationality services.
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The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) has played a pivotal role in providing over 5.7 million EEA and Swiss citizens and their family members with the necessary immigration status to continue living and working in the UK post-Brexit. Under the scheme, successful applicants are granted either pre-settled or settled status based on their length of residence in the UK.
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As April 2025 approaches, significant potential changes in UK immigration policies are creating ripples of uncertainty, particularly around the financial requirements for family visas and increased salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas. Last year, the UK government announced plans to raise salary thresholds in 2025 and paused a proposed increase in the financial threshold for family visas from £29,000 to £38,700. Meanwhile, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been tasked with reviewing the financial requirements for the Family Visa route.
The UK Home Office’s transition to digital eVisas has sparked significant challenges just weeks after its rollout. Travellers are already encountering difficulties boarding UK-bound flights, while refugees are struggling without adequate proof of their immigration status. Reports of technical glitches, limited accessibility and operational confusion are mounting, raising serious concerns about the system’s readiness.
Applying for a UK spouse visa is a detailed process, and even small mistakes can lead to delays or refusals. To help you avoid these common pitfalls; we have highlighted the top five mistakes applicants often make and how to prevent them.
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In a significant policy shift, the Home Office has introduced new changes to Part 1 and Part 3 of the Skilled Worker Sponsor Guidance, effective from 31 December 2024. These changes impose stricter obligations on sponsor licence holders and aim to eliminate exploitative practices in the sponsorship system, particularly around financial responsibilities.
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