Post Study Work Permit Overview The Post-Study Work permit sub-category replaced the International Graduates Scheme and the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland scheme in 2008. The purpose of the Post Study Work permit (also called the PSW visa) is to allow graduate students the opportunity to take a period of employment in the United Kingdom […]
Tier 1 General Visa
Tier 1 Visa (General) Skilled immigration to the United Kingdom is now enshrined in the Five Tier Points Based Immigration system. Tier 1 (General) allows highly skilled individuals who score the required points to immigrate to the UK without any kind of sponsorship from an employer. It replaces the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme and […]
The British Prime Minister, David Cameron, is expected to announce today that East London, is to become an officially sanctioned startup ‘hub’ for the UK. The ambition is that London will be transformed into a “world-leading technology city to rival Silicon Valley”. The government has secured commitments from companies including Google, Facebook, Intel and McKinsey […]
Intra-Company Transfer Visa – ICT
Intra-Company Transfer Visa An Intra-Company Transfer work permit or visa (ICT) is applicable for the transfer of key staff into a UK subsidiary company. There are certain requirements to be met before staff can be transferred to the UK subsidiary company in this way. It is a requirement that staff involved in an intra-company transfer […]
Stunning Libraries of the World
This post is completely off topic for a solicitors blog but I thought I would share with you some stunning photos of some of the worlds most exotic libraries: Canada: Geneva, Switzerland: Austria: Germany: Ireland: The British Library, London: Portugal: The Vatican: Paris, France: Sweden: Washington DC, USA: