Increase in Tier 1 Investor Visa applications driven by changes to US immigration
London business immigration lawyers have noticed an increase in applications for Tier 1 Investor Visas by ultra-high net worth individuals, fuelled in part by political instability in nations such as Russia and China, and also by changes to US Immigration. British Citizenship lawyers are often approached about this visa route as it is seen as a ‘fast track’ route to settlement …
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A closer look at Settled Status for EU citizens
Following the release of more details of the UK Government’s scheme for a streamlined application process to grant EU citizens in the UK settled status to safeguard their position following the UK’s departure from the EU, our EEA immigration solicitors here at OTS Solicitors take a look at the post-Brexit position for EU nationals and …
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Minister Unveil How ‘Settled Status’ Applications Will Work
immigration Minister, Brandon Lewis has set out how the government plans to register three million EEA nationals living in the UK who will be invited to apply for Settled Status. The Guardian reports that Mr Lewis informed peers that the online the application process for Settled Status would go live in the second half of …
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How to Carry Out a Resident Labour Market Test
If you have successfully acquired a UK Sponsor Licence and are looking to recruit workers from overseas in 2018, you need to understand that the Resident Labour Market Test (RLMT) is an imperative part of UK Sponsor Licence holder’s duties. When recruiting talent from outside the EEA, ensuring that every RLMT is correctly undertaken is …
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International Families – Can You Relocate After a Divorce?
If you want to move countries with your children after a divorce, it is not as simple as just jumping on a plane and waving goodbye to your old life. Regardless of your reasons for wanting to relocate with your children after a divorce, your ex-spouse may be able to prevent you from moving. Custody …
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Government Doubles the Number of Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visas
The UK government has announced that “as part of its ongoing commitment to welcome talented people from across the globe, and in recognition of the importance of these innovative industries to the UK”, it is doubling the amount of Tier 1 (Exceptional Talent) Visas it offers.
OTS Solicitors Succeed In Helping An EEA National And Her Daughter Obtain Permanent Residence Cards
By Oshin Shahiean, of OTS Solicitors Oshin Shahiean is a founding partner at OTS Solicitors. He has years of experience in Immigration law and has handled hundreds of applications from EEA nationals for permanent residence Cards. Oshin is also regularly called on to provide expert opinion on television and print media, both in the UK …
Domestic Violence Victims Can Appeal An Immigration Decision
The High Court has held that victims of domestic violence can appeal on human rights grounds if their application for Indefinite Leave to Remain is refused. This decision is incredibly empowering for victims of domestic violence who are fighting to remain in the UK after divorcing the perpetrator of the abuse, and that person is …
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Extension for Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Swiftly Granted Thanks To OTS Solicitors
Our team has an intrinsic understanding of the aspirations of those who come to the UK via the Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa route. This is because we have dealt with so many extensive applications and have taken the time to listen to our clients’ stories. For most applicants, the ability to settle in the UK …
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Record Number of Tier 1 Investor Visas Granted In the Third Quarter of 2017
According to figures released by the Office of National Statistics, 114 UK Tier 1 Investor Visas were granted in the third quarter of this year, up from 85 in Q2; an increase of 34% on the quarter and up 247% since the same period last year. Our international Immigration consultants were involved in a significant …
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