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info@commonwealthcontractors.comWhy is the Genuine Entrepreneur Test Required? On the 30th January the Immigration Minister Mr Harper laid before Parliament a written ministerial statement setting out the changes to the Tier 1 (Entrpreneur) Migrant route with effect from the 31st January 2013. Following the tightening of other migration routes the Entrepreneur route is apparently targeted by […]
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While most areas of UK visa policy are getting tighter, the red carpet is still rolled out for the world’s high flyers. In December 2012 Theresa May, UK Home Secretary, announced that Phd students will be given 12 months from completing their course to seek work or as entrepreneurs to start businesses in the UK […]
In September 2012 the UK Border Agency intends to deploy the ‘National Allegation Database’,
If you are enjoying the UK on your Working Youth Mobility Visa, aTier 5 extension is something we can help you with. The usual next step is sponsorship of a Tier 2 Work Permit visa, which can later lead on to Indefinite leave to Remain (permanent residence) and then British nationality / passport. The great […]
Do you have a contract offer and require Tier 2 Visa Sponsorship, but the client can’t or does not want to sponsor you? Our Partners may be able to help if: The daily rate is >£250.00 + vat The client is prepared to give a deliverables-based (and not an agency worker based) contract The role […]
This guide is directed at individual skilled professionals who would like to work in the UK on a sponsored Tier 2 visa work permit . [/wptabcontent][/wpspoiler][wpspoiler name=”If you are an Employer”][wptabcontent] Click here for our employer’s guide to Tier 2 visas Information for Employers Tier 2 Employer Overview Tier 2 Sponsorship Licenses SOC Codes Shortage […]
How to extend your visa and get Permanent Residence If you have a Highly Skilled Tier 1 (General) visa – well done. You got in before the programme was closed to new entrants. If you want to establish a UK base for the long term, it is essential that you ensure that you qualify to […]
Are you already in the UK, working on a Tier 1 post study work visa, and looking to establish a long term visa and career in the UK? We may be able to help. If you can work for your prospective sponsor for 6 months before your visa expires, your extension/sponsorship does not need to […]
The UK can be a great base from which to work on projects for clients across the EU especially financial services, engineering and IT jobs in Europe. If you have a UK work visa, EU laws relating to provision of services can allow your employer to send you to work at client sites on the continent […]
The EU Blue Card will allow highly skilled migrants (and their families) to live and work in the European Union for an initial period of two years. At the moment the scheme is only live in a handful of countries, including Bulgaria.