Tag Archives: immigration

Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme

An ETA is a digital permission to travel to the UK.  The phased introduction of ETAs by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) started in early 2024, but will be fully rolled out for relevant visitors to the UK by 2 …

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UKVI eVisa Scheme

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is changing the way a person demonstrates their immigration status in the UK.  Step forward the ‘eVisa’ – a new, digital record of a person’s UK immigration status. On 1 January 2025, the eVisa scheme …

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Immigrant using former UK Tier 1 Investor Visa refused leave to remain application

An immigrant named Ms Wang applied for a leave to remain in the UK under the former Tier 1 Investor Visa program. To qualify, she needed to invest a minimum of £750,000 in a British company using capital borrowed from …

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Novak Djokovic: the importance of getting your visa application right!

Tennis star Novak Djokovic has seen his visa revoked by the Australian immigration authorities for the second time, as the row over his right to remain in the country unvaccinated takes another twist ahead of the Australian Open. Djokovic’s visa …

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Immigration – New Guidance on The Points-Based System

Despite an overhaul of the UK’s immigration policy being a cornerstone of Boris’ Brexit strategy, details on a new system have so far been few and far between. However, the government has now released a new guidance note (9 April …

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