Brief Legal Advice on UK Immigration Laws

Nestway Immigration offers expert guidance for UK visas, helping individuals and businesses navigate complex immigration processes. Our team provides tailored solutions for student, visit, skilled, and business visas.

We simplify UK immigration rules, keeping clients informed and maximizing approval chances, ensuring a smooth and efficient application process.

Services We Provide for the UK

What is UK Expansion Worker Visa?

The UK Expansion Worker Visa is designed for individuals who are being assigned to the UK as part of a business expansion. It allows companies to send key employees to the UK to set up a branch or subsidiary of an overseas business that has not yet started trading in the UK.

What is UK Citizenship?

UK citizenship confers the full spectrum of rights and privileges available to British nationals, including the right to live and work in the UK without restrictions, the ability to obtain a British passport, and access to public services. Applying for UK citizenship can be done through various pathways depending on your personal circumstances.

What is UK Settlement and PR?

The UK Settlement (PR) programme, also known as ‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’ (ILR), allows individuals to stay in the UK without any time restrictions. Achieving settled status means you can live in the UK indefinitely, travel in and out of the UK without obtaining a visa and enjoy various rights and benefits.

 
What is UK Spouse and PR?

The UK Spouse Visa, also known as the Marriage Visa, allows the spouse or fiancé(e) of a UK resident to attain residency in the UK for a specified period. This visa falls under the UK family immigration policy, which includes several categories designed to help family members of UK residents settle in the UK.

What is the UK Skilled Worker Visa?

A UK Skilled Worker Visa allows you to come to or stay in the UK to do an eligible job with an approved employer. The Skilled Worker Visa permits skilled workers to reside in the UK temporarily or permanently to fill a skilled job vacancy that cannot easily be filled by the local workforce. Eligible skilled jobs include accountancy, teaching, IT, engineering, and medical care. This visa has replaced the Tier 2 (General) work visa.

What is UK Visit visa?

The UK Visit Visa, also known as the Standard Visitor Visa, is designed for individuals who wish to make a short-term stay in the UK. This visa falls under the category of ‘UK short-term visas’ and allows visitors to enter and stay in the UK for up to 6 months for various purposes, such as tourism, medical treatment, professional visits, and more.

What is the UK Post Study Work?

The UK Post-Study Work Visa, also known as the Graduate Visa, allows international students to stay in the UK and seek employment after completing their studies. This visa route is designed to help graduates gain valuable work experience in the UK, enhancing their career prospects. The Graduate Route is available to students who have completed their degree at a recognised UK university.

What is the UK Global Talent Visa?

The UK Global Talent Visa is designed for individuals aged 18 or over who have exceptional talent or exceptional promise in the fields of science, engineering, humanities, medicine, digital technology, or arts and culture. This visa route allows highly skilled individuals to live and work in the UK and contribute to its growth and development in these key areas.

What is UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Extension Visa?

Although the UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa has been replaced by the UK Innovator Visa and the UK Start-up Visa, holders of already approved Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visas can still apply for an extension until April 5, 2023. These visa holders can also apply for settlement in the UK until April 5, 2025. The Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa initially lasts for approximately 3 years and 4 months.

What is UK Tier 5 Temporary Work Visa?

The UK Tier 5 Temporary Work Visa, now known as the T5 (Temporary Worker) routes of the Immigration Rules, allows individuals to come to the UK for temporary work in specific sectors. 

What is the UK Tier2 Work Visa?

The UK Tier 2 Work Visa, also known as the Tier 2 (General) Visa, is designed for individuals who have been offered a skilled job in the UK. This visa allows you to work in the UK for a licensed sponsor who has offered you a position that cannot be filled by a resident worker.

What is the UK Student Visa?

The UK Student Visa, previously known as the Tier 4 (General) student visa, is required for all international students who wish to study in the UK. This visa is available only to full-time university students pursuing a degree in the UK and is not applicable for short-term or language courses.

Accessible Statement Pathways Of UK

High Potential Individual (HPI)

For graduates of top global universities within the past 5 years; no job offer required.

Skilled Worker & Health and Care Worker Visa

Certificate of Sponsorship; 5-year route to ILR.

Global Talent, High Potential Individual, Scale-Up

Endorsed talent, top-university graduates, and scale-up hires.

Innovator Founder Visa

Endorsing body required; 3-year route to ILR if criteria met.

Expansion Worker / Sole Rep / Service Supplier

Senior employee setting up a UK branch of an overseas business.

Family & Partner Visa (Spouse, Fiancé(e), Parent of British child)

5-year route to ILR; financial-requirement based.