The Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer immigration category is the ideal route for employees of multi-national companies to work in the UK, whether for longer periods or short term assignments. This route does not lead to permanent residence in the UK, but offer many other advantages.

If you are an entrepreneur looking to settle in the UK, there is good news for you. The Tier 1 Entrepreneur immigration category is a relatively easy way for entrepreneurial non-EU citizens to settle in the UK.

Did you know that if you are a victim of domestic violence, you need not stay in the abusive relationship in order to remain in the UK.

One of the most frequently asked questions is whether the TB-testing is required for the UK visitor visa. Fortunately, there is no TB-testing requirement for this type of visa. As the maximum stay for all the visitor visas, including the long-term visit visas are a maximum of 6 months at a time, there is not a TB testing requirement.

The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa is one of the most advantageous immigration categories for business persons looking to use the UK as a springboard to the rest of Europe.

It is important to note the role of the educational institution in obtaining a student visa for the UK, as only educational institutions with a sponsorship licence will be able to provide the overseas student with a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies – needed to obtain a UK Tier 4 student visa

Thinking of visiting the UK? Find out more about which UK Visitor Visa you, as a South African, are eligible for.

If you are a high net worth individual looking to settle in the UK, the Tier 1 Investor route might be the best option

The Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur immigration route is definitely one of the most exciting routes for South Africans graduates, who are looking to establish a business in the UK. It offers many advantages, including the fact that dependants may accompany the main applicant.

Although the requirements of this type of UK visa application, and the ways in which to prove these requirements are extremely stringent, it is possible to lodge a successful application with quality, professional guidance and assistance.

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Two years after full rights of appeal were abolished for family visitors comes the welcome case of Mostafa (Article 8 in entry clearance)

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Illegitimate children of British fathers born before 2006 are now able to claim British citizenship

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The Tier 2 UK Immigration route is one of the most popular ways for South Africans and other non-EU citizens to live and work in the UK

BIC often get contacted by persons who are overstaying on their visas. This happens, despite the fact that there are often a number of other possible options available to them in order to stay lawfully in the UK

The UK Home Office is planning to simplify the current visa system from April 2015

In short, the judgment said that the United Kingdom cannot block family member of EU citizens from entering the UK, without a visa. In other words, the UK Home Office is not permitted to require the family members of EU citizens, who are already in possession of residence cards, to apply for further documentation to enter the UK

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The most important thing to keep in mind is that all South Africans applying for a UK visa, from South Africa, for a period longer than six months must be tested for TB.

One of the most frequently asked questions by South African clients is how their UK immigration status will affect the status of their children. BIC answers your question

Saffas need to apply for the Retention of South African citizenship before gaining British citizenship

The current UK family migration rules concerning the financial requirements for spouse visas were declared lawful by the UK Court of Appeal