On 1st Dec 2020, the Tier 2 Visa was replaced by the Skilled Worker Visa. The Skilled Worker route allows you to come and work at an eligible job in the UK with an employer approved by the Home Office. Although there are some similarities between the Tier 2 route and the Skilled Worker route, there are also …
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In the Spring Budget presented on 3rd March 2021, Rishi Sunak announced many reforms in the UK’s Immigration System. The reforms aim to rebuild the country’s economy which was adversely affected first by Brexit and then by COVID. It will attract highly skilled international talent, improve staff mobility as well as boost Start-ups and fast-growing businesses. …
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The concept of ‘common law’ marriage does not exist in the law of the UK. Therefore, cohabitants do not have the same rights of property claim as married couples and civil partners do. If disputes arise between cohabitants about interests in the property, it is handled in accordance with the law of trusts. Basically, there …
“Lifetime Gifts” are assets, property or money you give to someone during your lifetime. It is very popular in the UK. Some give away assets in order to reduce or avoid inheritance tax on their estate. Parents may give lifetime gifts to their children in order to help them financially or to help them climb …
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If your sponsor licence has been suspended, you need to prepare a suspension response. To do so, take the following steps: Request the Home Office for the compliance report and copies of notes from your compliance visit. Sit with your lawyer and go through the notes as well as the suspension letter. While reading the …
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Inheritance Tax is the tax on an estate of a person who has died. The estate includes everything the person owns (property, money & assets) and any property or money they had given as a gift in the seven years prior to death. If the estate’s value is £325,000 or below, no inheritance tax has …
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From 1st January 2021, UK nationals will come under some travel restrictions when visiting countries in the EU. First of all, due to COVID-19, EU countries are not allowing travellers from other countries. Now, even the UK nationals will not be allowed. However, a few individual countries in the EU may allow for restriction-free travel. …
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Starting from 1 January 2021, employers in the UK are required to apply for a sponsorship licence if they want to hire non-UK residents. Sponsorship Licence will also be needed if employers want to retain their present employees who are non-UK residents. How to apply for a sponsorship licence? Before applying for a sponsorship license, …
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Islamic Estate Planning is the process of writing a will to ensure that, after your death, your estate is distributed in accordance with Islamic Law as well as the law of the land. For a Muslim, writing a will is one of the most important duties. In fact, Islamic tradition states: “It is the duty …
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Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, many individuals applying for entry clearance and leave to remain are unable to meet the minimum income requirements specified in the family Immigration rules In view of the situation, the Home Office in the UK has made reasonable concessions to the minimum income requirements for the applicants. It is to …
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