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info@commonwealthcontractors.comThe UK visitor visa system will be streamlined to attract more business and leisure visitors. The new rules, which will reduce the number of visitor visa categories from 15 to four, will come into effect in April 2015. The proposed new visa types are: – visitor (standard) – visitor (to hold marriage or civil partnership) […]
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The government’s intention to carry out a review of overarching contracts of employment, as announced in the Autumn Statement 2014, is of most relevance to umbrella companies and contractors. A discussion paper will be published in time to inform possible action in the 2015 Budget. The reason given for the review in the Autumn Statement […]
At Commonwealth Contractors we specialise in the Tier 2 Visa (General) process. Acquiring this visa is largely the main route for highly skilled professionals from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to work in the UK. It replaced the former UK work permit and allows a Tier 2 Licensed Employer to recruit a non-EEA national […]
The latest addition to the Border Force’s fleet, HMC Protector, was officially launched this Monday (17th March) by Home secretary Theresa May at a ceremony at HMS President in London. She said: ‘We are an island and seafaring nation and HM cutters have a proud history of protecting our shores. ‘Today’s vessels include sophisticated surveillance and […]
A Tier 1 Exceptional Talent Visa may be possible If you’re internationally recognised as a ‘world leader’ or potential world leader in the fields of science and the arts. This Visa is a new status visa which has been designed to attract the very best in the fields of science and the arts to the United […]
Would you like to apply for a Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa ? Do you have £50,000 and a viable business plan? If so Commonwealth Contractors may be able to help. The UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa is focused on those who want to set up a business in which they will invest at least £200,000 […]
A Restricted Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) is used in the most part for ‘out of country’ applications which are subject to the Immigration Cap. Unrestricted CoS’s are used in the case of ‘In Country’ extension or switching applications which do not have any effect on the Immigration Cap. To apply for a restricted CoS a […]
A valid Certificate of Sponsorship from a Tier 2 Licensed Employer is required in order to apply for a Tier 2 General Visa. If you do not have a CoS you will NOT be able to apply for a Tier 2 General Visa. A Certificate of Sponsorship is a database record in the UK Border […]
Tier 5 Visa is an International Agreement Visa and is for people who are coming to the UK to do work which is covered by International law. Points Requirement for a Tier 5 Visa To qualify for a Tier 5 International Agreement visa you must score 40 points for by passing the Certificate of Sponsorship […]
What is Tier 2 Visa General ? The Tier 2 General Visa was formerly known as UK Work Permit.. It is an employer sponsored visa which allow a Tier 2 Licensed Employer to recruit a Non EEA National where it has not been possible to employ a settled (resident worker). Please note that you CANNOT apply […]