Last week we looked at all the immigration changes in 2017 that brought welcome news. This week we look at the Tier 2 immigration changes of 2017 that did not bring us too much joy.
This past year brought many UK immigration changes. Some of the immigration changes brought good news, whilst others, unfortunately, made some applications even more complicated.
We answer some of the most frequently asked questions on the Surinder Singh immigration route.
With lost citizenship, foreign spouses, foreign parents-in-laws, the questions posed to our South African Immigration department make for some interesting reading!
The consultants at Breytenbachs often receive desperate pleas for help from South Africans who are refused entry to the United Kingdom at the Port of Entry.
One of the lesser-known immigration routes is the Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur immigration. This immigration route offers many advantages to South Africans and other non-EEA graduates, who have exciting business ideas they want to implement in the UK.
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From 6 April 2017, there will be a number of rule changes to the Tier 2 Immigration Route. Breytenbachs Consultants have reported on these prospective rule changes to Tier 2, over the past few months, and can now confirm that the UK Home Office has laid it before Parliament for approval.
With the EU Referendum fast approaching, we look at the possible repercussions for South Africans.
The United Kingdom is probably the most popular destination for South Africans looking to study overseas. The Tier 4 Visa for Students allows non-EEA students to study and take advantage of the top educational opportunities available in the UK.
The UK Home Office is advised by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) as to which areas of the UK labour market are experiencing shortages. This list is compiled in the UK Shortage Occupation List. But how does this affect the UK Tier 2 Work Permit application process?
Persons are often unsure about what the procedure is to enter into a UK Marriage or UK Civil Partnership. Here are some guidance from the consultants at Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants Ltd.
Planning for your next UK visa application is the best and easiest way to ensure a smooth UK visa application process. The consultants at BIC have compiled some quick and easy tips to make your life easier!
There are many more scams out there, the important thing is to trust your ‘gut feeling’ if something feels ‘too good to be true’ or if you are uneasy for any reason, rather take the time to check out the situation than to fall in the trap of these ruthless scammers. Please feel free to contact BIC to check things out for you.
South Africans wanting to travel to the UK to watch the Rugby World Cup 2015, need to keep in mind that all South Africans need a valid visitor visa to enter the UK. Current processing times are about 15 days, but might be longer closer to the beginning of the Rugby World Cup when there will be a higher demand for the UK visitor visa.
If you are a high net worth individual looking to settle in the UK, the Tier 1 Investor route might be the best option
Two years after full rights of appeal were abolished for family visitors comes the welcome case of Mostafa (Article 8 in entry clearance)
Let Breytenbachs Immigration Consultants get you clued up on the pros and cons of immigration rules
Illegitimate children of British fathers born before 2006 are now able to claim British citizenship
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
Unmarried Partner Visa’s questions answered by the experts