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Year: 2021

DEC 23 2021

Season’s Greetings from Taylor Hampton!

Season’s Greetings from Taylor Hampton!

Season’s Greetings to all our clients, suppliers, associates and friends. We close on 23rd December and return on 4th January. Thank you for all your support during 2021 and we look forward to seeing you in 2022. The team at Taylor Hampton Solicitors…

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DEC 13 2021

The UK suspends issuing visit visas to nationals from red list countries

The UK suspends issuing visit visas to nationals from red list countries

In the statement made by the British High Commission on UK visa application made on the 5th of December 2021, it was announced that UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will pause decision-making on visitor visa applications from all countries on the red list, including: Angola Botswana Eswatini Lesotho Malawi Mozambique Namibia Nigeria (added to red…

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DEC 10 2021

Points-based immigration system – one year on

Points-based immigration system – one year on

1st December 2021 marked one year since the promising ‘Points-based immigration system’ replaced the UK’s inward migration system that was in place since 2008. But one year on, how has the points-based system fare in the UK and has it delivered on the promises it made when it was announced? Namely, the promise of introducing…

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NOV 23 2021

WE’RE HIRING!    AUSTRALIAN MARA REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT

WE’RE HIRING!    AUSTRALIAN MARA REGISTERED MIGRATION AGENT

TAYLOR HAMPTON SOLICITORS JOB OPPORTUNITY Taylor Hampton Solicitors Taylor Hampton Solicitors is an award-winning law firm opposite the Royal Courts of Justice in London. The firm is seeking a first-class candidate to join the Australian Migration Department at Taylor Hampton. Details of the Opening: As a migration agent, you should be able to: Provide…

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NOV 01 2021

Can a Sponsor Licence be revoked?

Can a Sponsor Licence be revoked?

A sponsor licence can be revoked which means that an employer can no longer sponsor any migrant workers. Once it is revoked there will be a period that the employer cannot apply for a new licence. This is known as the ‘cooling off period’ This period normally lasts 12 months and the Home Office can…

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OCT 18 2021

Frontier Worker Visa – Who Is the Visa For?

Frontier Worker Visa – Who Is the Visa For?

What is the Frontier Worker visa? We have recently come across many businesses who have employees residing in another EU Country and who work in the UK Companies that wish to continue to employ EU employees can now employ them on the Frontier Worker visa. Who can qualify for the Frontier Worker visa? A EU,…

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OCT 12 2021

Skilled Worker Visa & Genuine Vacancy Test

Skilled Worker Visa & Genuine Vacancy Test

What is a ‘genuine vacancy’ in the Skilled Worker visa? The ‘’genuine vacancy’’ test applies to applications for leave to enter or leave to remain as under the Skilled Worker visa route. To employ a foreign worker in the UK, the employer must be a sponsorship licence holder. Sponsor licence application is the first step…

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OCT 11 2021

TAYLOR HAMPTON IS HIRING!

TAYLOR HAMPTON IS HIRING!

We’re Hiring! Media Litigation Lawyer Taylor Hampton is an award-winning law firm opposite the Royal Courts of Justice in London. Due to expansion of our successful media law department, we are seeking candidates for a new role: This is a great opportunity to work at a leading media law firm alongside the best in the…

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OCT 05 2021

Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme

Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme

There are changes coming to the Immigration Rules in relation to EU citizens and their family members. These changes are coming into force on the 6th October 2021. What are the main changes? The changes are mainly in relation to joining family members. The first change applies to applicants seeking indefinite leave to remain or…

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OCT 01 2021

UK Visa & Immigration – Biometric Appointments Update

UK Visa & Immigration – Biometric Appointments Update

Applicants for UK visas will be pleased to hear that from 5th October 2021 new improvements are to be introduced to the biometric appointments system. Most applicants applying or extending their UK Visas (such as Skilled Migrant or Spouse Visa) must attend a biometric appointment as part of the immigration application process. Appointments availability have…

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SEP 21 2021

UK Spouse Visa Applications

UK Spouse Visa Applications

Do you wish to apply for a UK spouse visa? As with any other immigration applications, there are a number of requirements you need to meet in order to submit and be approved for the visa. We summarise the main requirements below but you need to bear in mind that as each case is different…

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SEP 14 2021

The Sponsor Licence Process

The Sponsor Licence Process

Government reforms to streamline the sponsor licence process. Will it work? The UK Government plans to reform the sponsor licence process. As a result, it wants to build on the existing points-based system. This will allow businesses to recruit talent from abroad, making it much quicker and easier. One of these main differences is reducing…

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SEP 01 2021

UK POINTS BASED SYSTEM: FORTHCOMING CHANGES

UK POINTS BASED SYSTEM: FORTHCOMING CHANGES

UK Points Based System: proposed changes in 2022! The Home Office is committed to changing the points-based system in the UK. The Government chooses to make it easier for users to understand and navigate and reduce the time it takes to bring someone to the UK. So, it plans to modernise the immigration system and…

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AUG 26 2021

Sponsorship Visa Change of Circumstances

Sponsorship Visa Change of Circumstances

Sponsorship Visa: Change of Circumstances Update Taylor Hampton Solicitors assists businesses with skilled worker sponsorship licences along with many other immigration services. This post assists with Sponsorship Visa Change of Circumstances (Cos). Corporates have an annual quota for these visas and must request an annual allocation increase annually. We notice some businesses assigning overseas worker…

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AUG 16 2021

Taylor Hampton Wins another Award

Taylor Hampton Wins another Award

Taylor Hampton wins UK Media Law Firm of the Year We are delighted to announce that our active Media Law department has won another award, Media Law firm of the Year 2021. Thank you to Worldwide Financial Advisor Magazine for our inclusion in this prestigious publication Throughout the lockdown, we have been busier than ever handling…

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AUG 02 2021

Sponsor Licence – Information You Need To Know

Sponsor Licence – Information You Need To Know

UK Visa Sponsorship Licence for Employers As an employer, you need a UK Visa Sponsorship Licence to sponsor employees who are not UK settled workers to work for you. The Immigration system has been re-framed to accommodate system changes following Brexit. This system treats both EU and non-EU citizens equally if they are to come…

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JUL 30 2021

Art Fraud Case: Taylor Hampton acted in civil proceedings against Art Dealer Angela Gulbenkian

Art Fraud Case: Taylor Hampton acted in civil proceedings against Art Dealer Angela Gulbenkian

Taylor Hampton acted for Art Incorporated in obtaining a freezing order against convicted art fraudster Angela Gulbenkian Angela Gulbenkian was jailed on 29 July 2021 for three and half years at Southwark Crown Court for a fraud against Art Incorporated, for whom Taylor Hampton acted in relation to civil proceedings against Angela Gulbenkian. She had…

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JUL 27 2021

The Graduate Visa Route

The Graduate Visa Route

The Graduate visa route – Frequently asked questions The graduate visa route has opened on 1 July 2021 for applications. This route was first announced on 11 September 2019. Its aim; to benefit the UK’s economy by attracting and retaining bright international students. This route may remind us of the previous ‘PSW’ visa but offers…

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JUL 02 2021

Taylor Hampton’s latest landmark case in the News!

Taylor Hampton’s latest landmark case in the News!

Taylor Hampton’s Latest case Lachaux v Independent Print in the news again: News: Lachaux v Independent Print, Claimant succeeds in long-running libel action, £120,000 damages – Inforrm’s Blog For more information on our defamation department, see HERE…

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JUL 02 2021

THE PRESS GAZETTE REPORTS TAYLOR HAMPTON’S LANDMARK CASE

THE PRESS GAZETTE REPORTS TAYLOR HAMPTON’S LANDMARK CASE

Failure to allow the Right of Reply costs Standard and Independent £120,000 in libel Damages Daniel Taylor of Taylor Hampton Solicitors comments on a long-running libel case, a landmark judgment won by the firm on behalf of Bruno Lachaux. The Independent and Evening Standard have been ordered to pay £120,000 in damages. Daniel Taylor commented:…

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JUL 01 2021

Lachaux v Independent Print Limited & Others:

Lachaux v Independent Print Limited & Others:

Taylor Hampton client Bruno Lachaux awarded substantial damages in landmark libel action The High Court has today handed down judgment in the long-running libel action of Lachaux v Independent Print Limited & Others. Mr Justice Nicklin has dismissed the Defendants’ public interest defence and ordered the publishers of The Independent, The i and the Evening…

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JUN 18 2021

Taylor Hampton is Hiring!

Taylor Hampton is Hiring!

Opening for Immigration Paralegal Our award-winning London law firm is looking for an experienced and enterprising paralegal to join their litigation and immigration practice with an immediate start. Taylor Hampton Solicitors is a multi-practice law firm based in the heart of London, directly opposite the Royal Courts of Justice. In addition to our renowned work…

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JUN 15 2021

30 June 2021 deadline for EEA nationals & family members

30 June 2021 deadline for EEA nationals & family members

Summer is Here! June Deadline for EEA Nationals is approaching With Summer upon us, we approach the deadline of 30 June 2021 which marks the end of grace period following Brexit. The date is going to be relevant for several reasons, including the application deadline under EU Settlement Scheme, right to work checks and validity…

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MAY 14 2021

Taylor Hampton Immigration Service Accepted for UK Investment Directory

Taylor Hampton Immigration Service Accepted for UK Investment Directory

Announcing Successful Application for UK Investment Support Directory We announce our successful application for UK Investment support directory! Having demonstrated our business’ experience and expertise supporting foreign investors looking to set up in the UK, we join a selection of successful businesses located across the country, supporting investors to expand their UK operations. UK Investment…

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APR 26 2021

Important update on the right to work check: COVID-19 temporary measures to end on 20 June 2021

Important update on the right to work check: COVID-19 temporary measures to end on 20 June 2021

Home Office Updates Right to Work Check Guidance The Home Office just updated its guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19): the right to work check last week. It confirms that the temporary adjustments made on 30 March 2020 catering for COVID distance working arrangements end on 20 June 2021. From then employers must either check their employees’…

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APR 20 2021

CaterpillarWars and the remaking of a Love Story

CaterpillarWars and the remaking of a Love Story

Copyright and Intellectual Property Update Music and chocolate cake have been high up the copyright and intellectual property news agenda of late. Taylor Swift takes back control of copyright Taylor Swift released her re-recording of her second album, Fearless. In a move which creates great excitement among Swift fans and copyright lawyers alike (two groups…

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APR 17 2021

Innovator Visa – come to the UK to set up a new business!

Innovator Visa – come to the UK to set up a new business!

The Innovator Visa attracts businessespeople The innovator visa is aimed at attracting “more experienced businesspeople” to invest in an innovative business in the UK. Your business idea must be new compared to other established businesses in the UK (innovative). It should also be realistic to pursue (viable) and has a clear potential for growth (scalable). Applicants…

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MAR 29 2021

Your questions answered on the Graduate Route

Your questions answered on the Graduate Route

Your questions answered on the Graduate Route On 4 March 2021, the UK Home Office released its Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. This introduced us to the new Graduate Route, which was first announced on 11 September 2019 with the aim to benefit the UK’s economy by attracting and retaining more bright international…

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MAR 22 2021

Updated compliance for recruitment of skilled workers

Updated compliance for recruitment of skilled workers

The Home Office Updates Sponsor Guidance The Home Office updated the Sponsor Guidance for Workers and Temporary Workers last week. This clarifies sponsors’ record-keeping duties. Registered sponsors must follow the Home Office’s requirement on sponsor duties to show compliance with UK immigration rules. Appendix D of the guidance for sponsors is one of the most…

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MAR 19 2021

Daniel Taylor comments in New York Times on Megan Markle investigation

Daniel Taylor comments in New York Times on Megan Markle investigation

Daniel Taylor comments in the New York Times today explaining the position of the UK press. This publication addresses the search conducted by a private investigator, Daniel Portley-Hanks. As the article reports, it seems the media purportedly paid the investigator for information. This was an investigation concerning Meghan Markle’s Private affairs. So, in these cases,…

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MAR 12 2021

英国COVID-19新冠旅行限制

英国COVID-19新冠旅行限制

英国COVID-19新冠旅行限制以及对企业的影响 英国目前仍处于全国封锁状态,许多企业一直建议员工尽可能在家工作。 但是,允许员工在英国工作期间在其他国家/地区工作可能会带来潜在的就业、税收和社会保障问题。 在某些情况下,出于工作原因,企业仍然需要员工前往英国。如果您需要在近期返回英国,本文整理了英国政府发布的COVID-19新冠旅行建议供参考。 从2021年2月15日起,所有国际旅客进入英国时必须遵守新的COVID-19旅行限制。 进入英国 以下是您前往英格兰前需注意事项的摘要。 如果您要前往苏格兰,威尔士或北爱尔兰,请查看政府的旅行建议。因为根据您的目的地不同,旅行限制会有所不同。 根据出发地的不同,您需要在到达英格兰后进行自主居家隔离,或在政府组织的酒店进行强制隔离。 出发前72小时内进行核酸检测。您需要在入境英格兰前提供您的阴性核酸检测结果。无论您持哪个国家的国籍,从哪个国家入境,都需要遵守此项规定。 预定并支付您的核酸检测费用。该费用为£210,包含两次核酸检测。进行预定后,核酸检测试剂包将被直接邮寄到您的隔离地址。您需要在到达英国的前2日进行第一次检测,并将样本寄回到指定地址。检测结果将会通过邮件或者短信通知您。如果您的检测结果呈阴性,则需要在第8日或之后进行第2次检测。如果您被要求在酒店强制隔离,核酸检测包会包含在您的酒店预订中。 在您到达英国48小时前,填写入境旅客联系表。您需要在入境英国前,有些情况在登机前出示您已填写好的表格。温馨提示:请尽量在您登机前填写好表格,有些航空公司会拒绝没有表格的旅客登机。在填写表格时,您需提供酒店隔离预定订单号或者核酸检测试剂包预定订单号。 到达英国后: 除非您从爱尔兰出发或者有有效的免隔离事由,在到达英国的前10日进行隔离。 如果您途径或从 “红色警示”名单上的国家出发前往英国,则需要在政府指定的酒店进行强制隔离,您需要: 出发前提前预定并且支付您的酒店隔离包。 酒店隔离包的费用为: 1位成年人1个房间的费用为£1,750; 1个房间加1位成年人或者12岁以上的儿童的费用为£650; 每增加1位5-12周岁的儿童费用为£325 以上费用包括您进行两次核算检测的费用、从机场到达酒店的交通、以及居住期间的餐食费用。 如果您不是从“红色警示”名单上的国家出发或途径前往英国,则需要自行居家隔离10日。即使您在前往英国前已经做了核酸检测,并呈阴性,也需要进行居家隔离。您需要: 到达英国的第2日、第8日分别进行核酸检测; 如果您想要缩短您的居家隔离期限,您可以通过进行额外的核酸检测来缩短隔离期限。在居家隔离5日后,您可以在私人检测机构进行核酸检测,结果呈阴性的,即可停止居家隔离。您仍然需要在抵达英国的第8日进行二次核酸检测。 出境英国 英格兰目前仍然处于全境封锁状态。除非有法律允许的理由,否则您需要居家,不得任意外出。从2021年3月8日起,有一部分封锁政策将会逐步进行改变,但是除非您有法律允许的理由,国际旅行仍然受限。法律允许的理由包括但不限于: 工作,在您无法居家完成工作的情况下; 教育、育儿和履行看护职责; 接受治疗; 您的宠物需要治疗。 从从英国出发之前,您必须填写出境旅行声明表。您还应该检查目的地的相关要求。并在旅行前查看英国政府关于从该国进入英国的限制规定,以确保能顺利返回英国。 英国政府会定期更新有关COVID-19旅行和国家限制的指南。我们强烈建议任何基于法律允许的原因必须旅行的旅客在旅行之前仔细阅读政府的最新旅行建议。 我们可以提供的帮助? 泰汉律师事务所的移民团队协助众多客户成功获得英国签证和英国国籍。如果您在申请过程中需要法律意见,或者想进一步了解英国旅行相关规定,请立即致电020 7427 5972汉律师事务所的移民团队联系,或在此处留言咨询。 您也可以通过Facebook, LinkedIn , Twitter和[tippy title=”微信” headertitle=”微信二维码”]…

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MAR 09 2021

The Graduate route is open: Further changes announced to the Immigration system in April 2021

The Graduate route is open: Further changes announced to the Immigration system in April 2021

Home Office publishes new statement Last week, the Home Office published a new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules. The Government announcement explained the launch of a new Graduate route on 1 July 2021. This appeared along with amendments to the Rules. Furthermore, in the Budget published last week, the Chancellor announced further anticipated…

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MAR 01 2021

Updated UK COVID-19 travel restrictions and implications for businesses and employers

Updated UK COVID-19 travel restrictions and implications for businesses and employers

The UK is still in Lockdown The UK is still in a national lockdown, and many businesses and employers have been advising their employees to work from home where possible. However, allowing employees to work from other countries while employed in the UK could bring potential employment, tax, and social security issues. Under certain circumstances,…

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FEB 24 2021

Taylor Hampton wins another Award!

Taylor Hampton wins another Award!

Award-winning Law Firm announces Media Law Firm of the Year 2021 Award-winning law firm Taylor Hampton announces a new award. Corporate International Magazine judges made us winners of Media Law Firm of the Year. This was awarded in recognition of the work of our Defamation and Phone Hacking Teams. As we continue to strive to…

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FEB 23 2021

British citizenship – Residence Requirement

British citizenship – Residence Requirement

British citizenship – an important step British citizenship is an important step in your journey. If you are considering applying for British citizenship, it is time to read our articles and make plans ahead. Our previous article outlined the main issues of the good character requirement applicants may face when applying for British citizenship. While…

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FEB 15 2021

Top travel tips for travelling to the UK in the pandemic

Top travel tips for travelling to the UK in the pandemic

International Travel: Tips from Taylor Hampton International travel has never been as risky as it is now under the current global environment. UK government has implemented various measures to restrain the spread of the coronavirus. With the tremendous work and sacrifices of our public health workers and every person’s contributions, we are fighting against the…

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FEB 08 2021

New ID checking process for EEA and BNO nationals

New ID checking process for EEA and BNO nationals

Are you applying for a skilled worker visa, an EEA frontier worker permit or a BNO visa? If so, you may be eligible to use a smartphone app to speed up your application. It will enable you to prove your identity and to submit your photo, instead of attending a visa centre appointment. In the…

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FEB 03 2021

TAYLOR HAMPTON IS RECRUITING!

TAYLOR HAMPTON IS RECRUITING!

Russian Speaking Paralegal Due to the growth of our busy immigration department, we have an opening for a Russian speaking Paralegal. If you think you fit the description below, we would love to hear from you. Required skills and qualifications: A law degree or equivalent and preferably completion of the LPC or started on a…

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FEB 01 2021

Right to work checks from 1 January 2021 for EEA and BNO citizens

Right to work checks from 1 January 2021 for EEA and BNO citizens

New Year Changes to UK Immigration Rules. The new year brought many changes to UK immigration rules. Employers need to keep up to speed with the latest developments. In particular, this concerns an important aspect of practical HR and compliance procedures, such as right to works checks. Incorrect right to work procedures may lead to…

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JAN 25 2021

英國國民(海外)簽證(BNO Visa)即將開放

英國國民(海外)簽證(BNO Visa)即將開放

英國國民(海外)簽證(BNO Visa)將於2021年1月31日開放 隨著本週末新簽證種類的開放,本文將帶您快速了解什麼是BNO簽證,誰可以申請BNO簽證以及您需要什麼申請資料: 什麼是BNO簽證? 該簽證類型是專為英國國民(海外)及其近親屬可以入境英國並長期居留設計的。在此類簽證類型下的申請人滿足所有移民法要求,就可以申請英國永久居留權和英國國籍。您可以點擊這裡閱讀有關此簽證的更多信息。 誰可以申請BNO簽證? 如果您是英國國民(海外)或其家庭成員,就可以申請BNO簽證。家庭成員是指通常與您同住的人。這包括您的配偶、民事伴侶或未婚伴侶;您的孩子(18歲以下);您的成年子女(在1997年7月1日或之後出生,及其配偶,以及其18歲以下的子女)。以及滿足某些條件的其他家庭成員,但前提是他們和您來自同一個家庭並且對您有高度依賴性。申請人需要滿足移民局的各項要求,例如居住和資金要求來申請該簽證。 我需要申請什麼文件? 如果您沒有有效的英國國民(海外)護照,主申請人將需要您的英國國民(海外)身份證明,例如您的護照,以及有效的香港特別行政區護照才能前往英國。 您和您的家人還需要提供您在香港居住的證明,如果您已經在英國,則還需要提供在英國、澤西島、根西島、馬恩島的居住證明。 此外,您需要提供足夠的資金和住宿證明,以支持您和家庭成員在英國居住至少六個月。您可以提交銀行對帳單以顯示您有現金存款可用。其他收入證明,這包括您在英國的帶薪工作(例如,如果您已經在英國),投資或租金收入等。您還可以提供來自朋友或家人的支持信,表明他們可在您抵達英國時為您提供住宿。 如果居住在香港,在香港提交申請,則您還需要提供在申請前六個月內頒發的無肺結核證明。如果您已經在入境時根據LOTR被允許入境英國,也需要提供經批准的診所提供的無肺結核證明。兒童和孕婦也需要提供結無肺結核證明,但他們可能不需要進行胸部X光檢查。您可以在此處找到經移民局批准的診所信息。 我可以申請英國永久居留和英國國籍嗎? 一旦您和您的家人在這里居住了5年,只要您滿足定居的法律要求,BNO簽證是允許您在英國定居的。您需要證明自己的英語水平、對英國的了解程度,並且符合居住條件。 如果您已經在英國持有允許定居的簽證種類,例如Tier 2 /技術人才簽證,則可以將已經在英國居住的時間計入5年的居住要求。請注意,只有允許定居的簽證種類才能計入5年期限。因此,任何Tier 4/學生簽證或Tier 5簽證持有人都不能根據在這些簽證種類下在英國停留的時間申請永居。家屬申請人只有在主申請人已經申請永居,並有資格獲得永居時才能申請永居。 在英國定居12個月並符合英國入籍要求後,申請人即可申請加入英國國籍。 我們可以提供的幫助? 泰漢律師事務所的移民團隊協助眾多客戶成功獲得英國簽證和英國國籍。如果您在申請過程中需要法律意見,或者想進一步了解BNO簽證,請立即致電020 7427 5972漢律師事務所的移民團隊聯繫,或在此處留言諮詢。您也可以通過Facebook, LinkedIn 和 Twitter關注我們,了解更多英國移民資訊。…

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JAN 25 2021

British National Overseas (BNO) Visa Route opens

British National Overseas (BNO) Visa Route opens

British National Overseas (BNO) visa route is opening on 31 January 2021 With the new visa route opening up this weekend, here is a recap of what is BNO visa, who can apply for a BNO visa and what do you need to have to apply: What is BNO visa? The visa route is designed…

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JAN 18 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update – The Covid Visa Concession Scheme & UK travel

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update – The Covid Visa Concession Scheme & UK travel

Guidance Published by the Home Office The Home Office published its guidance on the Covid Visa Concession Scheme (CVCS) last week. The Scheme applies to applicants who left the UK before 17 March 2020, and whose visa has since expired, but have been unable to return to the UK due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. It…

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JAN 08 2021

2021年1月1日以后前往英国的欧盟人士应该申请何类签证?

2021年1月1日以后前往英国的欧盟人士应该申请何类签证?

泰汉律师事务所祝所有读者新年快乐! 2021年1月1日以后前来英国的欧盟人士的移民选择 2020年12月发生了许多重要事件。最重要的事件之一是,英国和欧盟最终达成了脱欧协议,该协议详细规范了英国在2020年12月31日过渡期结束后与欧盟的未来关系。所有欧盟、欧洲经济区(EEA)和瑞士公民一直以来都很关注2021年1月1日起入境英国需要何种签证。尽管大多数申请人满足EU Settlement Scheme条件的日期已过,但我们为希望在新年前来英国的欧盟、欧洲经济区(EEA)和瑞士公民列出了其他可以选择的移民途径。 自2021年1月1日起实施新的移民政策后,在移民方面,所有欧盟公民和非欧盟公民在英国均享有同等待遇。除非您符合EU Settlement Scheme的申请资格,否则您将需要申请相应签证才能在英国合法居住。如果您或您的近亲属在2021年1月1日之前开始在英国居住,则可以在EU Settlement Scheme项下提交申请。否则,您将需要申请其他签证才能在英国居住、学习和工作。 根据您在英国居住的计划不同,您可以申请以下类别的英国签证: 工作签证 学生签证 投资移民签证 创业者/创新家签证 全球人才签证 EU Settlement Scheme 跨境工作许可 (Frontier Worker Permit) 工作签证和海外公司首席代表签证 对于希望在英国工作的申请人,您在前往英国为准雇主工作前,需要申请工作签证。您的准雇主必须是内政部注册的、有工签担保人资质的公司。并且您的职位必须满足必要的技能水平和薪资要求。 如果您受雇于一家在英国没有任何分支机构或者子公司的欧盟公司,并且您的雇主计划派您到英国进行业务活动并开设英国分支机构,那么您可以申请海外公司首席代表签证。 学生签证和儿童学生签证 根据您的年龄和您或您的孩子计划学习的课程不同,您可以申请学生签证或儿童学生签证来英国学习。您将需要获得内政部注册的、有学生担保人资质的学校支持,才能担保您的学生签证或儿童签证。您学习的课程可以是学龄级别的,也可以是大学级别的。 投资移民签证 如果您或您的配偶拥有至少200万英镑的投资资金,也可以考虑申请投资移民签证。您将需要在英国开设银行帐户并在英国进行投资,并且在签证期间保持该投资水平。您可以自由在英国工作,学习和居住。 您可以凭此签证前往英国,首次签证时长为3年4个月,到期后可将该签证再延长2年。根据您投资的金额,在某些情况下,您可以在2或3年后获得永久居留权。 创业者以及创新家签证 如果您是公司的创始人,计划前往英国开展业务, 并且您是一位有经验的企业家,有机会获得至少5万英镑的投资,那么创业者签证是另外一个选择。如果您想在英国初次创业,也可以申请创新家签证。创业者签证和创新者签证的商业计划必须得到英国移民局注册机构或者英国大学的认可,才可申请。 创新家签证的有效期为2年。2年后,您需要将签证转为创业者签证。 如果您已经持有创业者签证,并且满足移民局的各项要求,那么3年后即可申请永久居留权。 全球人才签证 如果您在专业领域有特殊成就,那么全球人才签证是您的另一选择。 您需要英国移民局认可的机构背书您在科学、人文、工程、医学、数字技术或艺术领域的成就和才能,来申请此类签证。 并且您必须是行业内公认的领导者或潜在的领导者。 该类签证的有效期为1至5年。如果您是行业领导者,可以在3年后申请永久居留权。如果您是行业潜在的领导者,则需要在5年后申请永久居留权。 EU Settlement Scheme 如果您至少在2020年12月31日开始在英国居住,现在希望申请“pre-settled status” 或者“settled-status”,申请截止日期为2021年6月30日。如果在2020年12月31日之前,您曾经在英国居住过,并且去年离境英国不到6个月。那么根据您在英国的居住历史,您可能有资格获得“pre-settled status”。 如果您曾经在英国居住满5年,并且没有丧失您的永久居留权,那么您也可以在EU Settlement Scheme项下重新申请永久居留权。 如果您打算前往英国,与在2020年12月31是前或当天开始在英国居住的欧盟家庭成员会和,您也可以在EU Settlement Scheme项下提交申请。请点击此处查看我们的文章,了解更多信息。 跨境工作许可…

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JAN 08 2021

Immigration options for EU nationals coming to the UK from 1 January 2021

Immigration options for EU nationals coming to the UK from 1 January 2021

A happy new year wishes from Taylor Hampton to all of our readers! Immigration options for EU nationals coming to the UK from 1 January 2021 Many important events took place in December 2020. One of the most significant ones was that the UK and the European Union finally agreed on a deal which defines…

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