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Net Migration – A silly target
The Tory leadership contenders are back to targeting net migration: Cameron’s 2010 election gimmick that he didn’t believe in himself. ...

jamesdunlop1
Sep 7, 20245 min read
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The ‘Safe Country’ Illusion
The Home Secretary’s ‘Safe Country’ approach to migrants from France (or anywhere else) is based on a beguiling misconception: that a...

jamesdunlop1
Oct 7, 20223 min read
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UK Global Business Mobility Visa: Senior or Specialist worker
Does the replacement of ‘Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer’ with ‘Global Business Mobility Visa – Senior or Specialist worker’ help employers?...

jamesdunlop1
Jun 8, 20224 min read
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The Global Business Mobility Visa – Expansion Worker: A disappointment, but there is a silver lining
The old ‘Sole Representative of an Overseas Business’ visa limited overseas companies to a single expat to launch a UK Branch/subsidiary....

jamesdunlop1
Jun 7, 20226 min read
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UK Visas helping starve Russia of Talent
More than 200,000 of Russia’s brightest and best have fled, removing their talents from the war economy. Russia is talking about...

jamesdunlop1
Jun 7, 20222 min read
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2022 Welcome to Global Britain
Far from pulling up the drawbridge, post-Brexit Britain has surprised many by opening its doors. The hurdles place d before migrants,...

jamesdunlop1
Feb 10, 20222 min read
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Day counting - How long can you be absent?
Most UK visas allow you to come and go freely, but to naturalise as a British Citizen (and be eligible for a passport), you need to...

jamesdunlop1
Jan 26, 20223 min read
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What will it cost?
v. september 2023. Fees are subject to VAT for UK resident clients We begin with a consultation, typically costing £175 (1/2 hr) - £350...

jamesdunlop1
Nov 16, 20213 min read
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Investors - Routes to Settlement & beyond
With a £2m investment, after a total of 5 years as a Tier 1 (Investor), Permanent Residence (‘Indefinite Leave to Remain’ /...

jamesdunlop1
Nov 4, 20211 min read
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Investors - Maintaining the level of investment
Most investors want to establish the UK as a long term base, so it is particularly important to avoid disposal proceed use, income...

jamesdunlop1
Nov 4, 20212 min read
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Tier 2 ICT: New Opportunities & route to ILR
Tier 2 ICT visa holders now have the freedom to switch jobs, and progress to Settlement (also called Indefinate Leave to Remain, or...

jamesdunlop1
Jun 25, 20212 min read
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Covid 19: Assurance Applications & Exceptional circumstances arguments
Covid has brought devastation, but also some welcome pragmatic flexibility from the UK Home Office. Changes include * Assurance...

jamesdunlop1
Jun 25, 20211 min read
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Freedom for Tier 2 ICT visa holders
1st January 2021 was a momentous day for tens of thousands of UK Tier 2 Intra Company Transfer (ICT) visa holders. Since April 2011,...

jamesdunlop1
Jun 25, 20212 min read
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