The UK offers a wide range of immigration routes tailored for workers, students, entrepreneurs, family members, and individuals seeking to settle permanently. Below, you will find quick links to the main visa and residency categories we support. Scroll down to explore a summary of each route and how we can help.
This route allows overseas companies to temporarily transfer staff to the UK under structured subcategories like Senior or Specialist Worker, Graduate Trainee, and Secondment Worker. It’s ideal for international firms with UK operations or commercial partnerships. These visas are employer-sponsored and typically non-settlement routes, but useful for corporate mobility.
The Expansion Worker visa is for businesses planning to establish a branch or subsidiary in the UK. It allows a senior employee from the parent company abroad to come to the UK and manage the initial launch. This route requires a sponsor licence and a clear business expansion plan.
UK employers must obtain a Sponsorship Licence to hire skilled workers from outside the UK. This system ensures legal employment and compliance with immigration law. Businesses must demonstrate operational credibility and have robust HR systems in place.
Designed for individuals with a confirmed job offer from a UK employer, this visa covers a wide range of occupations. The employer must be licensed and offer a minimum qualifying salary. It’s a long-term route that can lead to settlement after five years.
This prestigious visa is for leaders and emerging leaders in science, arts, academia, and digital technology. It offers flexibility without requiring a job offer. Applicants are endorsed by relevant UK bodies or automatically qualify through international awards.
International students who complete a degree in the UK may apply for this unsponsored post-study visa. It allows graduates to work freely in any job for up to two or three years. The Graduate Visa serves as a bridge to long-term employment routes like the Skilled Worker visa.
This route is open to graduates from top-ranked international universities. No job offer is required, and the visa allows up to 2 years of work, business, or job-seeking in the UK. It’s ideal for talented individuals looking to explore opportunities before committing to sponsorship routes.
Family Visas let British citizens and settled residents sponsor close family members to live with them in the UK. Categories include spouse/partner, children, and dependent parents. These visas have strict financial, relationship, and accommodation requirements.
FLR allows individuals already in the UK to extend their existing visa or switch categories. This includes spouse extensions, skilled worker job changes, and humanitarian grounds. It’s an essential part of staying legally in the UK while progressing toward settlement.
Settlement (Indefinite Leave to Remain) gives permanent residence in the UK. After 1 year with ILR, many go on to apply for British citizenship. Routes include 5-year Skilled Worker, Family visas, 10-year long residence, or humanitarian protection.
This covers difficult scenarios like visa refusals, overstays, asylum, appeals, and human rights cases. Often requiring legal representation, complex cases rely on compelling evidence and personalized strategies. We help clients navigate these challenges with care and experience.
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