Category: Immigration

At a glance:If your employee’s visa is expiring in a few months you’ll likely need a Sponsor Licence and then a Skilled Worker visa for the employee. In the UK Sponsor Licence is required for all organisations irrespective of their status, who wish to hire foreign workers. It is an important reminder that PostBrexit, EU/EEA […]

If your sponsor licence has been revoked, chances are this didn’t land as “just another email”. It landed like a punch to the chest. One minute you’re trying to keep services running, teams supported and people paid.The next, you’re facing the loss of key staff, operational chaos, reputational damage…and a clock that’s already ticking. RVS […]

Summary Under the new sponsor rules for 2025/26, which came into force on 22nd July 2025: On 22nd July 2025, the UK radically overhauled its sponsored work routes so that most new Skilled Worker visas are now reserved for higher‑skill, higher‑salary roles, with only narrow, temporary exceptions for some mid‑skill occupations. The changes raise the […]

Summary The Skilled Worker Visa is the UK’s main work visa route, enabling foreign nationals to live and work in the UK for up to five years. As specialists in UK Business Immigration, we have seen at first hand how the immigration rules have changed in recent years, making it harder for those with the […]

Summary For thousands of families, meeting the UK immigration Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) can make the difference between being together and living apart, with no certainty of when they can be together again. Therefore, having a robust understanding of the MIR before you apply for a UK Family Visa is incredibly important. What is the […]

Summary Sponsor Licence revocation is one of the most disruptive actions the Home Office can take against a UK business. Whether your company sponsors a single overseas worker or an entire international team, the consequences of losing your licence are immediate and can be commercially and reputationally dire. What Does It Mean When Your Sponsor […]

At RVS Solicitors, we are proud to represent clients who have faced adversity at the hands of the immigration system. We are proud to have delivered and excellent outcome for a Nigerian mother who, after more than a decade of repeated and unjust visa refusals, was finally granted a UK visit visa to finally visit […]

Introduction The news about the new UK immigration system is everywhere in recent days, and many are understandably concerned. Since the UK Government unveiled its White Paper setting out significant changes to its immigration system—aiming to reshape the landscape for migrants, employers, and families alike—calls to immigration advisers have not stopped. As an immigration adviser […]

For many British nationals living in Dubai and the UAE, the decision to return to the UK is often complicated by immigration rules—especially if you want to bring your non-British spouse or partner with you. One of the biggest challenges is meeting the UK’s financial requirement for a Partner Visa, which increased to £29,000 in […]

Receiving a visa refusal or facing deportation can be incredibly frustrating and disheartening. However, all hope is not lost. If your immigration application is denied, the UK immigration system provides an avenue to challenge these decisions. Depending on the type of application that was refused, you might have the right to  appeal the decision. Knowing your rights […]