Self-Sponsorship in the UK: How to Run Your Own Company and Sponsor Yourself into a Skilled Worker Visa There is no special founder visa — but there is a route If you have searched for a ‘self-sponsorship visa’, you will not have found one. No such category exists in the UK immigration rules. What does […]
Dual British–Spanish nationals and the UK ETA: which passport, which rules? From 2026, the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme is reshaping how many people travel to the UK. For dual British–Spanish nationals, the rules can look especially confusing. This guide explains, in practical terms, what happens if you are a Brit who has become
Your Partner is British But You Have No Visa: What Are Your Real Options? Last updated: 2nd April 2026 We Know Your Situation You came to the UK without a visa. Maybe years ago. You’ve built a life here. You work, you pay your way, you’ve made this country your home. You have a partner
What to Do When Your Sponsor Loses Their Licence You came to the UK legally. You did everything right. You got a job, you worked hard, you followed the rules. Then one day you get a letter from the Home Office telling you your visa has been “curtailed” because your sponsor’s licence has been revoked.
Illegal Working Raids Hit Record Levels — What It Means for Employers The Home Office announced in January 2026 that illegal working enforcement has reached the highest level in British history. The numbers are stark: over 17,400 raids since July 2024, more than 12,300 arrests, and £130 million in civil penalties issued to employers during
Will My Past Block My Application? How Part Suitability (Formerly Part 9) Decides Whether the Home Office Says No Last updated: March 2026 Every immigration application has two tests. The first is whether you qualify — the right visa, the right documents, the right salary, the right relationship. Most people focus on this. The second