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Spouse Visa Extension After 5 Years

If you have renewed a spouse visa and you have now held it for 5 years, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK. A spouse visa can be a route to ILR, provided that you meet the eligibility criteria. We can provide expert assistance if you want a spouse visa extension after 5 years and represent you in applying to move from a spouse visa to ILR.

At Halliday Reeves, we deal exclusively with visas and immigration and our solicitors are genuine experts in this complex area of law. We have secured visas and ILR for thousands of clients, and we hold the Law Society’s accreditation for immigration and asylum work at an advanced level. This recognises both our legal expertise and our strong standards of client care.

When applying for a spouse visa extension or ILR, you need to ensure that your application is strong and that the right documents are sent to UK Visas and Immigration to prove your eligibility.

We can work with you to identify the best evidence in support of your application, obtaining documents and certified translations where necessary.

If you need advice about a spouse visa extension after 5 years, enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help. You can also speak to us on 0330 133 7777.

“Fiance visa and Spouse visa both successful. Good help. Will come back to this company for next visa.”

Can I Get A Spouse Visa Extension After 5 Years?

Having a spouse visa for five years is a possible route to ILR in the UK. A spouse visa is granted for 2 years and 9 months and can be renewed for 2 years and 6 months. This means that once a visa has been renewed, if you abide by the terms of the visa, you may be eligible to apply for ILR if you are on the 5-year route.

If you move from a spouse visa to ILR, you will no longer need to apply for visa extensions as you will have settled status in the UK. You will be able to live and work in the UK and you may ultimately be able to become a British citizen.

Eligibility To Move To ILR From A Spouse Visa

To be eligible to move from a spouse visa to ILR, you need to satisfy UKVI on the following points:

Your spouse or civil partner is a British or Irish citizen or is settled in the UK
Your relationship is genuine and subsisting, and you have lived with your spouse or civil partner in the UK during the period of your spouse visa
You intend to keep living with your spouse or civil partner
You are of good character; this includes the requirements that you have not been convicted of any serious criminal offence, you have not breached your visa conditions, and you have not been dishonest in your ILR application
You meet the minimum financial requirements, including in respect of any children who will also be applying for ILR
You have adequate accommodation in the UK and can pay for this without recourse to public funding
You meet the English language requirement
You have passed the ‘Life in the UK’ test
You have spent 60 months in the UK under a spouse visa

You can also apply for ILR for dependent children who have held family visas for the same period of time.

Documents To Support A Spouse Visa Extension Or ILR Application

It is essential to provide sufficient paperwork with your application to prove that you satisfy the above points. This will generally include:

Your passport or other valid photographic travel identity document
Your spouse or civil partner’s passport
Evidence that you have been living together in the UK for the required period
Evidence that you have adequate accommodation for yourselves and any children or other family members
Bank statements, payslips and tax returns that show that you meet the minimum financial requirement
The results of an approved English language test
The results of a ‘Life in the UK’ test

When Can You Apply To Move From A Spouse Visa To ILR?

You can apply for ILR from a spouse visa up to 28 days before your visa expires. You will also need to have been in the UK for 59 months of the 60 required for eligibility.

Contact Our Solicitors To Discuss A Spouse Visa Extension After 5 Years

If you would like to apply for a spouse visa extension or you have held a spouse visa for 5 years and you would like ILR, contact us today and we will be pleased to represent you. We can put together an ILR application and identify the strongest available documents in support, giving you the best possible chance of success.

To contact one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“The Halliday Reeves team have been fantastic from the first engagement to the last in getting our spousal visa approved. Navigating us through the hurdles and ensuring we provided the correct information. Actively chasing up UK immigration to get the matter resolved. Thoroughly recommend, don’t risk doing this on your own, engage the professionals.”

Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years

If you hold a spouse visa, you will need to extend this when it nears expiry if you wish to stay in the UK with your partner. At Halliday Reeves, our expert immigration solicitors can put together a strong application on your behalf, giving you the best possible chance of success. If you need a spouse visa extension after 2.5 years in the UK, call us today, and we will be pleased to represent you.

We deal solely with visas and immigration, meaning we have in-depth, specialist knowledge and a strong understanding of the spouse visa extension process. You will need to provide the right documents in support of your application, and we will work with you to identify and obtain these.

If you would eventually like indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK, ensuring that your spouse visa renewal is dealt with successfully is essential, as an uninterrupted period of time living in the UK is necessary to enable you to apply for ILR when the time comes.

Our solicitors have been awarded the Law Society’s accreditation for work in the area of immigration and asylum law at an advanced level. This recognises our area of expertise and the excellent standards of client service that we provide.

If you need advice or assistance to apply for spouse visa extension after 2.5 years, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help. You can also speak to us on 0330 133 7777.

“Fiance visa and Spouse visa both successful. Good help. Will come back to this company for next visa.”

When Do You Need To Extend A Spouse Visa?

If you hold a spouse visa, this will generally allow you to stay in the UK for 2 years and 9 months. If you have extended your spouse visa or switched to a spouse visa from another type of visa, you can stay for 2 years and 6 months.

You should ensure that your spouse visa extension application is submitted before your visa expires. Failure to do this means you will be classed as an overstayer, which could affect your immigration status and spouse visa renewal application and also mean that you have to leave the UK.

It is usually recommended that you submit your renewal application up to 28 days before the visa expiry date.

Spouse Visa Extension Eligibility

To be eligible to extend a spouse visa, you will need to meet the following criteria:

Your relationship is genuine
You have been living together in the UK throughout the period of your spouse visa
You meet the minimum income requirements
You meet the minimum English language requirements
You have not breached the terms of your visa, and you do not have any serious criminal convictions

What Documents Are Needed To Extend Spouse Visa?

UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) will need to see evidence that you satisfy their requirements for extending a spouse visa. Documents to be provided will usually include:

Your valid passport
Your marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate
Evidence of your relationship, such as correspondence, joint bank statements, photographs and joint bills
Proof that you meet the minimum financial requirements, such as bank statements, payslips and tax returns
Evidence that you meet the minimum English language requirement, such as a degree certificate from a qualifying degree taught in English or the results of an approved English language test

How Do I Extend Spouse Visa?

A spouse visa extension application is made online. We can work with you before you apply to ensure that you have the right paperwork in support and prepare a draft application. When your application is submitted, you will also need to pay the application fee.

You will also need to ensure that UKVI has your up-to-date biometric information. You can provide this at a visa application centre.

Can I Extend My Spouse Visa More Than Once?

You can renew a spouse visa again if you wish. However, if you have lived continuously in the UK for five years, you may be eligible to apply for ILR. To speak to us about spouse visa renewal and related issues, call us today and we can discuss your options.

Contact Our Solicitors To Apply For Spouse Visa Extension After 2.5 Years

If you want to apply for a spouse visa extension after 2.5 years, our expert visas and immigration solicitors can help.

To contact one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“The firm recently helped to get my wife her spouse visa. Fantastic service, reasonable rates, I’d highly recommend them and wouldn’t hesitate to go with them again.”

Apply For Spouse Visa UK

Apply For Spouse Visa UK Do you want to apply for a spouse visa UK? At Halliday Reeves, we are visa and immigration specialists and we can put together a strong application on your behalf, to include compiling the documents that UK Visas and Immigration will need to see.

As immigration specialists, we have an in-depth understanding of the complex UK visa system. We provide comprehensive advice and have the expertise to handle difficult cases. We have an excellent track record and have successfully secured tens of thousands of visas for clients from around the globe.

If you would like to apply for a spouse visa, contact our team today. We will go through your circumstances with you and discuss the best immigration route, as well as answering any initial questions you may have.

We are known for our excellent service standards and hold the Law Society’s immigration and asylum accreditation in recognition of both this and our legal expertise.

If you need advice or assistance to apply for spouse visa UK, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help. You can also speak to us on 0330 133 7777.

“Fiance visa and Spouse visa both successful. Good help. Will come back to this company for next visa.”

Eligibility For A Spouse Visa

To be eligible to apply for a spouse visa, the spouse or civil partner of the applicant must be:

A citizen of Britain or Ireland; or
Hold settled status in the UK; or
Hold refugee status or have humanitarian protection

You will also need to provide documentary evidence that you meet the following criteria:

Your marriage is legal, valid and recognised under UK law
Your relationship is a genuine one
You meet the minimum financial requirements for a spouse visa
Suitable accommodation has been arranged for you in the UK and you intend to live with your spouse once your visa is granted
You meet the minimum English language requirements

If you would like to know whether you are eligible for a spouse visa, please feel free to call us. We can discuss whether this is the best immigration option for you and what you want to achieve for the future, for example, you may ultimately want to settle in the UK.

We can also provide advice and assistance if you wish to bring children to the UK with you.

“The firm recently helped to get my wife her spouse visa. Fantastic service, reasonable rates, I’d highly recommend them and wouldn’t hesitate to go with them again.”

How To Apply For Spouse Visa UK

An application for a UK spouse visa is made online. Before you start the application process, you should check that you have the right documents available to show UK Visas and Immigration that you meet all of their criteria.

We can go through the documents you have available and identify which will best demonstrate your eligibility. Where documents are missing, we can take steps to secure replacements. We will also ensure that any documents that are not in English or Welsh are accompanied by a certified translation, as required.

Our team can then prepare a draft visa application and provide you with a representation letter for the visa authorities.

Once all of the necessary documents have been compiled, the application can be submitted, together with the fee.

How Long Does It Take To Apply For Spouse Visa UK?

The length of time for a spouse visa application depends on the availability of the documents that you will need. These will include items such as:

A valid and up-to-date photographic travel identity document, such as a passport
A copy of the photo page and visa stamps in your expired passports
Your biometric information
Your marriage certificate or civil partnership certificate
Items such as correspondence, photographs and plane tickets that provide evidence of your relationship
Bank statements and other financial documents that confirm that you meet the minimum income requirements
A copy of the lease agreement in respect of your accommodation
The results of an approved English language test
Tuberculosis test results, where necessary
Details of any criminal convictions
Details of any previous visa applications

If all of the required information is provided to UK Visas and Immigration, they aim to provide a decision within twelve weeks if you have applied from outside of the UK. If you apply from inside of the UK and you meet the requirements, they aim to respond within eight weeks.

In some cases, it may be possible to pay for a faster decision, and we can discuss this with you if it is something you would like to consider.

Contact Our Solicitors To Apply For Spouse Visa UK

If you want to apply for a spouse visa, our expert immigration solicitors will be happy to help.

To contact one of our expert, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“The Halliday Reeves team have been fantastic from the first engagement to the last in getting our spousal visa approved. Navigating us through the hurdles and ensuring we provided the correct information. Actively chasing up UK immigration to get the matter resolved. Thoroughly recommend, don’t risk doing this on your own, engage the professionals.”

Spouse Visa Application

If you are married to someone who has the right to live and work in the UK, a spouse visa can give you the right to join them. At Halliday Reeves, we can put together the strongest possible spouse visa application on your behalf.

We have an excellent track record of success in securing spouse visas for our clients, including in complex cases. We have a sound understanding of the details that UK Visas and Immigration need to see and we will ensure that your application is accompanied by the right documents in support.

As immigration specialists, we deal solely with immigration law, meaning we have an exceptional depth of knowledge and expertise. We are accredited by the Law Society for immigration and asylum law, meaning that we meet their high standards in both the provision of legal advice and client service.

If you need advice or assistance in making a spouse visa application, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help. You can also speak to us on 0330 133 7777.

“Fiance visa and Spouse visa both successful. Good help. Will come back to this company for next visa.”

Am I Eligible For A Spouse Visa?

To be eligible for a UK spouse visa, your spouse must be:

British or Irish or have settled status, such as indefinite leave to remain, or pre-settled status
Aged 18 or older
Legally married to you, and this marriage is recognised in UK law

You need to show that:

You meet the minimum income requirements
You have accommodation arranged in the UK
You meet the English language requirement
You intend to live in the UK with your spouse once your visa is granted

How Do I Make A Spouse Visa Application?

A spouse visa application is made online. You will need to ensure you have documentary evidence showing that you meet all of the eligibility criteria. We can work with you to identify which documents you have that will be most effective. These will generally include:

Your marriage certificate
Evidence of your marriage ceremony
Evidence of your ongoing relationship, such as photos, letters and social media posts
Bank statements demonstrating that you meet the financial requirements
Details of the accommodation you will be living in
Evidence that you meet the minimum English language standard, such as the results of an approved English language test

Other information is also needed when applying for a UK visa, and this includes:

Your valid passport or other photographic travel identity document; your passport should have a blank page available for the visa
A copy of the photo page and visa stamps in any expired passports
Your name, date of birth and biometric identity information
Whether you have made any previous visa applications
Information on any criminal convictions you have
Your parents’ names, dates of birth and nationality, if you are not applying from within the UK
Tuberculosis test results, if you are from an affected country
Your national insurance number, if you have been issued with one

Any documents that are not in English or Welsh must be accompanied by a certified translation.

Your application must be accompanied by payment of the spouse visa application fee.

How Our Expert Spouse Visa Application Lawyers Can Help

Our solicitors will check that a spouse visa is the best immigration route to the UK for your circumstances, taking into account issues such as whether you hope to settle in the country in the future.

We will go through the information that you have available and select the documents that demonstrate most clearly that you are eligible.

If statements are required, we can work with you to prepare these and obtain translations of documents where necessary.

We will liaise with UK Visas and Immigration as required and provide them with a detailed letter of representation in support of your application.

Our service is comprehensive and we will make sure that you are supported throughout the process and that we are available to speak to you as needed and answer your questions.

Contact Our Solicitors For Spouse Visa Applications

If you are thinking of making a spouse visa application, call us today and we will be happy to assist. We always work proactively to avoid delays and to ensure that sufficient information is provided with your application.

To contact one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“The Halliday Reeves team have been fantastic from the first engagement to the last in getting our spousal visa approved. Navigating us through the hurdles and ensuring we provided the correct information. Actively chasing up UK immigration to get the matter resolved. Thoroughly recommend, don’t risk doing this on your own, engage the professionals.”

Fixed Fee Immigration Solicitors

If you need help with UK visa or immigration issues, our fixed fee immigration solicitors will be happy to hear from you. We are able to take on a range of work on a fixed fee basis.

As immigration specialists, we have considerable expertise when it comes to visa applications and immigration cases. We deal with both business and personal immigration. We have a strong track record of success and are also known for the exceptional level of service we provide.

We know how important the right outcome is for you and your family and we always go the extra mile to provide the advice and representation you need.

If you have an application to make and would like to take advantage of a free consultation ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

We will communicate with you in the way that works best for you, such as email, phone, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WhatsApp call or video or Skype.

“Fiance visa and Spouse visa both successful. Good help. Will come back to this company for next visa.”

Our Immigration Services:

We offer a full range of visa and immigration services, including:

Personal Immigration

Spouse, partner and family visas
Spouse/Partner Extension
Visit visas
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR)
British citizenship – naturalisation

Business Immigration

Sponsorship licences
Skilled workers
Business visitors

Why Choose Halliday Reeves For Your Visa And Immigration Needs?

At Halliday Reeves, we hold a full range of Law Society accreditations for immigration and asylum work, including at senior caseworker level and senior supervising caseworker level. We have held a Legal Aid contract since 1994, during which time we have continued to meet the exacting standards required.

Our most recent Independent Peer Review Report, carried out in 2023, gave us the high rating of ‘Competence Plus’, not commonly awarded. The report commended us particularly on the following points:

Regular and effective communication with clients
Use of interpreters as needed
Good client care, including in cases where the client was vulnerable because of mental health or memory issues
Thorough preparation for hearings
Instructing suitable experts and barristers
Good case strategy
Considering what evidence is needed and taking steps to obtain it
Careful consideration of documents
Keeping clear records
Providing advice tailored to the client’s situation
Keeping time limits in mind

We have dealt with over 50,000 applications, as well as complex and challenging issues for businesses and business professionals.

Our in-depth understanding of UK Visas and Immigration’s requirements and the way in which they deal with applications means we can give you the best advice and representation, ensuring you have the highest possible chance of success.

“This office was recommended to me by friends. They have been a great help for my application: approachable, friendly, clear answers and always thinking in terms of solutions. Thank you for helping me sorting out my application.”

Our Immigration And Visa Advice

We will always take the time to fully understand your circumstances and we will start by checking which immigration route is best for your needs, taking into account your long-term aims. We will work with you to establish that you are eligible and identify the most persuasive documents available to accompany your visa or other application.

We will discuss any other available immigration options with you and make sure you have a clear understanding of the rights that a visa or other permission will give you.

Our advice to you will give you an honest appraisal of the strength of your position. We will make sure that you know what rights and entitlements your chosen visa will give you, to include how long you will be able to stay in the UK and whether the visa can be renewed.

If you wish to ultimately settle in the UK, we will look at the potential route to this and how long it is likely to take.

We will also make sure that you know how much the visa application will cost and what financial resources you are required to have available before you apply.

Fixed Fee Immigration Advice

We offer a range of fixed fee immigration advice. If you would like to discuss the potential costs of a visa or other application, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

Contact Our Fixed Fee Immigration Solicitors

We deal with a full range of visa and immigration matters. To contact one of our fixed fee immigration lawyers, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

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Immigration Lawyer Online

If you need a visa or help with other immigration services, it is often easier to deal with an immigration lawyer online. Our specialist solicitors offer remote services to individuals and businesses who need immigration advice and representation.

At Halliday Reeves, we deal solely with immigration, meaning we are experts. We have wide expertise in securing visas for those wishing to live, work and study in the UK.
We provide advice on the best immigration route and will ensure that your application to come to the UK is as strong as possible. We have many years of experience and a proven track record of success in dealing with a wide range of immigration matters.

We are able to offer all of our services online, meaning you will not have to come to our offices or be present in the UK to ask us for help. We can work with you in the way that is most convenient for you, including by email, Zoom, MS Teams, WhatsApp call or video and Skype.

If you require online UK visa help, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help. You can also speak to us on 0330 133 7777.

“I found the services very good, a lot of patience was used on my case. Everything was perfect. Keep it up with good work. Thank you very much”

Our UK online immigration services

We can deal with all of your immigration needs remotely as well as advising on online visa applications. Our services include:

Personal immigration services

British citizenship and naturalisation
EEA Nationals
Indefinite Leave to Remain
Spouse, partner and family visas
Study visas
Visit visas
Family reunion
Immigration applications and appeals

Business immigration services

Sponsorship licences
Skilled Worker Visas
Business visitors
Extension applications
Corporate compliance

Why Choose A Solicitor From Halliday Reeves As Your Immigration Lawyer Online?

As well as a high level of training, including working to stay up to date with rapidly-changing immigration legislation, our team have many years of experience in dealing with visas and other applications.

We have handled well in excess of 50,000 immigration applications, including complex cases involving substantial paperwork.

We have a solid understanding of how UK Visas and Immigration work and what they are looking for when they deal with applications. We will ensure that you have the right documents accompanying your Immigration application and that you have the best possible chance of success.

We will check that your chosen immigration route is the most beneficial and advise you of any rules and restrictions that may apply. We will also discuss your long-term plans with you, for example, if you are hoping to make a permanent move to the UK, and the ways in which you may be able to accomplish this.

Our advice is always clear and straightforward. We will make sure that you understand your legal position and that you are able to make an informed decision if there are choices to be made.

We know how important it is to you to secure the visa you need and we will always work proactively and efficiently to obtain the right outcome without delay.

We offer an exceptional service, ensuring that our clients know exactly what progress has been made and what needs to happen next. We always make sure we are available as needed to discuss matters and answer questions.

For those who have had an application rejected or refused, we can advise you of the best course of action. This could be an appeal or a challenge to the decision. We will go through your application and give you our opinion on the strength of your case. Where possible, we will put together a robust appeal on your behalf.

Contact An Immigration Solicitor Online

Our immigration solicitors online have wide experience of assisting overseas individuals with their UK visa requirements, including in complex or urgent cases.

We deal with a full range of visa applications online from our offices in Middlesbrough & Wakefield. To contact one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“The Halliday Reeves team have been fantastic from the first engagement to the last in getting our spousal visa approved. Navigating us through the hurdles and ensuring we provided the correct information. Actively chasing up UK immigration to get the matter resolved. Thoroughly recommend, don’t risk doing this on your own, engage the professionals.”

Corporate Immigration

As a business, having access to the right employees can be a key to success. If you need workers from overseas, our experienced corporate immigration solicitors can deal with issues such as obtaining and running a sponsor licence and preparing visa applications on your behalf.

At Halliday Reeves, we deal solely with immigration, meaning we have a high level of expertise. We can work with you to understand your needs and advise on the best immigration route for the employees you would like to take on.

Corporate immigration law is often complex and frequently changes. We stay up to date with the rules and have an in-depth understanding of UK Visas and Immigration’s requirements and application processes so that we can provide the best possible advice and representation.

If you would like to discuss how we can help you with your UK corporate immigration needs, call us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help.

“I found the services very good, a lot of patience was used on my case. Everything was perfect. Keep it up with good work. Thank you very much”

Our Corporate Immigration Services

We offer a full range of immigration and visa services to businesses working with overseas employees and bespoke advice and guidance tailored to your needs, to include:

Sponsor licence applications
Advice on taking on overseas employees
Sponsor licence renewals
Skilled worker visa applications
Extension applications
Business visitor visa applications

Securing A Sponsor Licence

If your business is hoping to employ workers from abroad, you will need a sponsor licence. This will allow you to issue Certificates of Sponsorship to potential employees, which they will need when dealing with their visa application.

Applying for a sponsor licence can be complex. Both your business and the jobs you wish to fill must be eligible and you will need to provide documentary evidence of this. You will need to appoint individuals to certain posts to manage the sponsor licence once it has been granted and to deal with the ongoing compliance and reporting requirements.

We can prepare your sponsor licence application, to include collating the right paperwork in support. We also advise on the management of sponsor licences.

We will also go through the jobs you wish to fill and make sure that they are eligible. This includes showing that they are at an appropriate skill level, have the requisite minimum salary and are for a shortage occupation or are otherwise eligible.

If you have had a sponsor licence downgraded, we can work with you to improve your systems and ensure you are complying with regulations and implementing the action plan provided by UK Visas And Immigration.

If your sponsor visa application has been rejected, we can address any issues and, where possible, prepare a new application with the right documents to accompany it.

If your sponsor visa application has been refused because you have not met the requirements, we can advise you of changes to be made so that your organisation becomes eligible to apply.

Corporate Immigration Visas

We provide advice and representation for all types of corporate immigration visa application. We can work with you and your potential overseas employees to establish the best immigration route and prepare a robust visa application.

We will ensure that the most persuasive documentation is included with the application, giving the employee the highest possible chance of success.

We also provide advice and representation for the family members and dependants of overseas workers, who will need their own visa if they wish to come to the UK.

Contact Our Corporate Immigration Solicitors

Our corporate immigration lawyers have extensive experience across a range of sectors and can provide the expert advice and guidance you need to take on overseas employees and manage the sponsor licence system.

To speak to one of our corporate immigration solicitors, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“Good service, I made an application for a skilled worker visa and later for ILR, both are successful, quick replies. Amazing job!”

Business Immigration Law

If you want to take on overseas workers within your business, you will need to comply with UK business immigration law. Whether you are applying for a sponsor licence or issuing Certificates of Sponsorship, there are numerous rules and regulations to follow.

At Halliday Reeves, we specialise in the complex and fast-changing area of immigration law. We provide business immigration law advice and representation to organisations across a range of sectors. We will ensure that you have the support and guidance necessary to take on the talent you need.

We can work with your organisation to identify your requirements and make sure you have the systems in place that will enable you to comply with immigration reporting and record-keeping rules. We also advise on immigration routes for overseas workers to ensure that they have the right visa for their purposes.

As well as having a high level of legal expertise, we are also known for the outstanding service we provide. We will take the time to get to know your business and what you need to achieve, tailoring our advice to ensure you can take on the employees you need to succeed. We make sure we are easily contactable and we are always happy to talk through any issues you may have and answer your employment immigration questions.

If you require business immigration law advice, call us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help.

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Our Business Immigration Law Services

We offer a full range of business immigration services, including:

Applications for sponsor licences
Advice on job eligibility for overseas employees
Sponsor licence renewals
Skilled worker visa applications
Business visitor visa applications

Obtaining And Managing A Sponsor Licence

If you are taking on overseas workers, you will need a sponsor licence. This gives you the authority to issue Certificates of Sponsorship to potential employees, allowing them to make the necessary visa applications.

The process of securing a sponsor licence is complex and you will have to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that your business is eligible and also that the positions you intend to offer to immigrant workers are eligible.

You will need to set up management and reporting systems to comply with the ongoing rules of running a sponsor licence.
We can prepare the strongest possible sponsor licence application on your behalf and ensure that you have the infrastructure in place to manage the licence once it has been issued. We will advise you on issues such as appointing individuals to certain management roles, as required by the rules, and ensuring that you remain compliant when issuing Certificates of Sponsorship.

If you have had a sponsor licence downgraded from an A-rating to a B-rating, we can advise you on the issues you need to address and how best to implement the action plan you will have been provided with. It is usually the case that downgrading occurs because the right processes are not in place to run the licence or information has not been provided when requested. We will work with you to establish what is needed and ensure that you can regain an A-rating within the three months allowed.

Business Immigration Visa Advice And Representation

We provide a full range of advice to businesses in respect of immigration law as well as to individuals who require UK business immigration visas.

We can work with you to identify the right immigration route and ensure that you provide the documentation needed to show that you are eligible for a visa. We prepare all types of business visa applications as well as visa applications for family members who wish to accompany workers to the UK.

Contact Us For Business Immigration Law Advice And Representation

Our team have in-depth immigration expertise, dealing with employers in a wide range of sectors, and we will be happy to help you with all of your visa and sponsor licence needs.

To speak to one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

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Business Visit Visas

If you wish to make a short-term business visit to the UK as an overseas citizen, you may be eligible to apply for a business visit visa. This will allow you to stay for up to six months to carry out certain activities, provided you are not working for a UK company or in a self-employed capacity. Business visit visas are available to a range of professionals who are employed overseas as well as to those wishing to work on their business in the UK, within a range of limitations.

At Halliday Reeves, we prepare business visit visa applications and advise on the right documents to be included with your application to give it the best chance of success. We will check that a business visit visa is the appropriate choice for your circumstances and advise you of any other options open to you, taking into account what you want to do while in the UK.

We specialise solely in immigration and have a high level of expertise in dealing with business visas. We are also known for the exceptional service we provide to both businesses and individuals.

If you require assistance in securing a business visit visa, call us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help.

“Karim was an excellent lawyer, very pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable of the law. I feel the success I’ve had in my application was due to the clear guidance that he provided. There was also a refreshing pace to which he was able to get things done. For any future applications I will happily seek his guidance again.”

When Can You Use A Business Visit Visa?

There are strict limitations to the work that you can carry out on a business visit visa and you cannot sell goods while in the UK or work for a UK business. Permitted activities include:

Attending meetings and conferences
Negotiating and signing contracts
Promoting your business at trade fairs
Attending training for your work that is not available in your home country
Site visits and site inspections
Overseeing delivery of goods and services provided by a UK company to your overseas company
Training UK employees of your overseas company
Servicing and repairing equipment, to include IT equipment and software, if your overseas company has a contract with a UK business

Certain professionals can also carry out some permitted activities in the UK under a business visit visa. This includes those employed overseas as:

an archaeologist
a camera operator
a driver
an internal auditor
a market researcher or analyst
a personal assistant
a professor from an overseas academic institution
a religious worker
a scientist or researcher
a sports person or sports official
a translator or interpreter

If your reasons for visiting the UK for business fall outside of these activities and professions, you may be able to apply for another type of work visa. We can advise you of the right choice.

Am I Eligible For A Business Visit Visa?

To be eligible for a business visit visa, you need to prove to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) that:

You intend to leave the UK after your visit
You do not intend to live in the UK by making frequent or successive visits
You can support yourself and any dependants while in the UK
You can pay for your return trip

How Do I Apply For A Business Visit Visa?

A business visit visa application should be made online before you travel to the UK. You will need to provide extensive information about your background and the circumstances of your visit, including:

Proposed travel dates
Where you intend to stay
The cost of your trip
Your home address and how long you have lived there
Your parents’ names and dates of birth
Your annual income
Details of any criminal, civil or immigration offences you have committed

You may also be asked for:

Your travel history over the previous ten years
Your employer’s name and contact details
Your partner’s name, date of birth and passport number
Details of any family members you have in the UK

You will need to pay the business visit visa fee.

Your application can be made up to three months before you wish to travel to the UK and we can prepare this on your behalf.

You will need to make an appointment at a visa application centre to provide paperwork demonstrating to UKVI that you are eligible for the visa as well as to verify your identity and have your photograph and fingerprints taken.

What Documents Do I Need For A Business Visit Visa?

UKVI will need to see documents relating to your immigration history, your economic circumstances, family details, including ties to your home country, and persuasive evidence showing that you intend to leave at the end of your visit.

We can work with you to identify the right documents to provide showing that you are eligible and that you will be able to support yourself for the duration of your trip and pay for the cost of returning home.

Contact Our Business Visit Visas Solicitors

Our business immigration lawyers have wide experience of assisting overseas individuals with their UK visa requirements, including in complex or urgent cases.

To speak to one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“100% advise anyone who is in need of the immigration services with pride”

Business Immigration UK

Business Immigration UK The rules surrounding business immigration in the UK are complex and constantly changing. If you need a sponsor licence or a business visa to work in the country, we can provide advice and guidance on the process and which documents you will need to submit with your application. We help small and medium-sized businesses as well as individuals, ensuring that overseas employees and representatives can live and work in the UK.

Our solicitors deal solely with immigration, meaning we have a high level of experience and particular expertise in the complicated area of business immigration. We will take the time to understand your business needs and provide bespoke advice tailored to help you meet your goals.

We have a proven track record of success in securing sponsor licences for our clients and also provide continuing advice in respect of the reporting and management aspects of running a licence.

We also deal with visa applications for workers and innovators.

If you would like to discuss how we can help you with your business immigration UK needs, call us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help.

“100% advise anyone who is in need of the immigration services with pride”

Our Business Immigration UK Services

We provide a full range of UK business immigration services, including

Sponsor licence applications
Sponsor licence renewals
Advice on upgrading a sponsor licence
Senior or specialist worker visas (global business mobility), formerly intra company transfer visas
Business visitors
UK expansion worker visa (global business mobility)
Innovator founder visas
International sportsperson visas
Advice on compliance with immigration rules

Securing A UK Sponsor Licence

An application for a sponsor licence requires comprehensive paperwork in support, showing that you and your business are eligible and demonstrating that you have the capacity to manage a sponsor licence once it has been issued.

You will need to put robust processes in place for running the licence and reporting on the certificates of sponsorship that you issue to overseas workers. We can advise on this and work with you as needed to ensure that you have the support and guidance necessary to comply with the strict sponsor licence regulations.

It is also necessary to show that your organisation has a genuine need to take on overseas workers. The authorities will need to see evidence that you have a real need for the proposed positions to be filled and that the roles have the required salary and skill level.

You will need to appoint one or more individuals to deal with your immigration affairs. The positions to be filled are:

An authorising officer with overall control;
A key contact to communicate with UK Visas and Immigration; and
A level 1 user who will deal with the day-to-day management and use the government’s sponsorship management system.

One person can take on all of the roles, or you can choose to have different individuals involved.

We also deal with sponsor licence rejections, renewals and applications to upgrade a downgraded sponsor licence. In the event that you have been downgraded, we can assist in ensuring you meet the necessary compliance criteria and that you have the right systems in place in respect of record-keeping and reporting, to avoid further issues arising in the future.

Business Immigration Advice And Visa Applications

We deal with applications for a full range of business visas. We can work with you to establish the best visa for your situation and prepare the application on your behalf, ensuring you have the right documentation in support. In addition, we can put together applications for family members and dependants if they need visas to accompany you to the UK.

If you have had your business visa rejected, we can advise you of the strengths and weaknesses of your case, whether it will be possible to make a fresh application or what alternatives might be available.

Contact Us For Advice And Representation For All Types Of Business Immigration UK

Our solicitors have an exceptional level of expertise in dealing with business immigration and associated issues and will be happy to help you take on the overseas workers you need.

To speak to one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“Karim was an excellent lawyer, very pleasant to work with and very knowledgeable of the law. I feel the success I’ve had in my application was due to the clear guidance that he provided. There was also a refreshing pace to which he was able to get things done. For any future applications I will happily seek his guidance again.”

Business Immigration Law Firm

Business Immigration Law Firm. As a business owner, you may want to take advantage of talented workers from overseas. Our business immigration law firm can advise and represent you in ensuring you follow the correct process.

At Halliday Reeves, we help businesses in a range of sectors, securing sponsor licences, advising on immigration compliance and preparing visa applications for overseas workers and their families. We deal solely with immigration, meaning we have a high level of expertise in this complex area of law.

We have an in-depth understanding of UK Visas and Immigration’s processes and we know how to make sure that applications are as strong as possible. We can identify the right documents to accompany your application, providing evidence that you, your business and the positions you hope to fill are all eligible.

Whether you are moving staff from your overseas business to the UK or you are a UK company taking on employees from elsewhere in the world, we can provide the advice, guidance and representation you need.

To speak to an expert at our business immigration law firm, call us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help.

“Special thanks for the most professional representation. you (hallidayreeves ) stuck by me through the years. By dealing with this stressful case. I admire the work ethic and most of all the excellent representation.”

Services Offered By Our Business Immigration Law Firm

We offer a wide range of services, including:

Sponsor licence applications
Sponsor licence renewals
Advice on upgrading a sponsor licence
Senior or specialist worker visas (global business mobility), formerly intra company transfer visas
Business visitors
UK expansion worker visa (global business mobility)
Innovator founder visas
International sportsperson visas
Advice on compliance with immigration rules

Sponsor Licence Applications

We routinely advise and represent businesses in obtaining, renewing and upgrading sponsor licences. This is the licence that allows you to issue certificates of sponsorship to overseas workers, enabling them to apply for the necessary UK work visa.

To secure a sponsor licence, the authorities will need to see substantial documentation showing that your business is eligible and that the post you are offering is one that genuinely needs to be filled by an overseas worker. We can identify the strongest possible evidence to support your application and ensure that you have documents to satisfy all of the eligibility criteria.

You will need to appoint certain officers to manage the licence, issue certificates of sponsorship and deal with the ongoing record-keeping and reporting. We also provide advice and guidance in setting up the systems you will need to operate a sponsor licence and maintain it in the way required by UK Visas and Immigration.

If you have been rejected for a sponsor licence or you have had your licence downgraded, we can work with you to identify the problems and how to resolve them. We also deal with sponsor licence renewals.

Business Visas

We work with individuals as well as businesses to ensure that overseas employees and representatives can work in the UK in the way that they want.

We prepare applications for a full range of business visas, checking that your chosen visa is the most beneficial immigration route for you and that you have the right paperwork to support your application.

We can advise you of any potential issues with your application and how these can be resolved.

Contact Our Business Immigration Law Firm

If you require a sponsor licence or a business visa, we can give you the advice and representation you need. With many years of experience in the sector, we have the expertise you and your organisation need to ensure you have the overseas talent you need.

To speak to one of our experts, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“All went well and I got all the special services you could expect from such a professional organisation. I will 100% advise anyone who is in need of the immigration services with pride.”

Business Immigration Solicitors

Business immigration is a complex and fast-changing area of law. If you are a business Intending to hire overseas employees, you need to ensure you understand and comply with the extensive rules and regulations. Expert Business Immigration Solicitors.

At Halliday Reeves, our specialist business immigration solicitors have wide experience of dealing with immigration issues across a range of sectors. We can ensure that you are compliant with the legal requirements, avoiding penalties, and advise you of the best way to manage your immigration needs. We also prepare sponsor licence applications as well as all types of business visas.

We deal solely with immigration, meaning we have an in-depth understanding of the processes as well as a high level of legal expertise in this complicated area of law.

To speak to one of our expert business immigration solicitors, call us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help.

“Special thanks for the most professional representation. you (hallidayreeves ) stuck by me through the years. By dealing with this stressful case. I admire the work ethic and most of all the excellent representation.”

Our Business Immigration Services

Our business immigration solicitors deal with a wide range of issues, including:

Sponsor licence applications
Sponsor licence renewals
Advice on upgrading a sponsor licence
Senior or specialist worker visas (global business mobility), formerly intra company transfer visas
Business visitors
Innovator founder visas
UK expansion worker visa (global business mobility)
International sportsperson visas
Advice on compliance with immigration rules

Sponsor Licence Applications And Management

If you wish to employ skilled workers who do not have an automatic right to work in the UK, your business will need a sponsor licence. This will allow you to issue Certificates of Sponsorship to overseas workers, which they will need in order to obtain a visa.

Applying for a sponsor licence can be a complex process. As an employer, both you and your business must be eligible and you must put systems in place to monitor sponsored workers. You will also need to check that the jobs you wish to fill are eligible and appoint people to manage you sponsor licence once it has been granted.

A large number of documents are needed to accompany an application for a sponsor licence. We can work with you to identify the strongest evidence you have available in support and ensure that you demonstrate that you meet all of the necessary criteria.

You will need to appoint one or more individuals to deal with the running of your sponsor licence once it has been issued. The roles to be filled are an authorising officer, a key contact and a level 1 user who will input information into the government’s sponsorship management system. The same person can take on more than one role if you wish.

We also deal with the renewal of your sponsor licence when this is due.

If you already have a sponsor licence and this has been downgraded, we can work with you to identify the areas that need attention. It is important to deal with upgrading promptly as you will not be able to issue Certificates of Sponsorship until you have your A-rating restored.

Visa Applications And Advice

We deal with a full range of business visa applications and can also provide advice to ensure that you are using the best possible immigration route.

We can prepare visa applications and the accompanying paperwork and deal with visa renewals. We work with businesses wishing to transfer overseas employees to the UK as well as with individuals wishing to come to the UK as skilled workers, innovators and sportspeople.

If you have had a visa application rejected, we can discuss whether you can reapply and deal with this on your behalf. We will also check that your chosen visa is the best immigration route available to you.

We have an excellent track record of success in preparing visa applications and we will make sure that your application is as strong as possible, giving you the best chance of success.

Contact Our Business Immigration Solicitors

If you are a business wishing to take on immigrant workers or an overseas businessperson or sportsperson, we can provide you with the advice and representation you need to deal with your immigration needs.

We have offices in Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Wakefield and Nottingham. To speak to one of our expert business immigration solicitors, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“All went well and I got all the special services you could expect from such a professional organisation. I will 100% advise anyone who is in need of the immigration services with pride.”

Business Immigration Lawyers

Business Immigration Lawyers If you are a business wishing to take on overseas workers, you will need to comply with a wide range of immigration rules.

At Halliday Reeves, our business immigration lawyers represent organisations in many sectors in dealing with immigration issues. From ensuring you have the right systems in place for compliance to preparing applications for sponsorship licences, we can provide the advice and guidance you need.

We specialise solely in immigration law, meaning we have an exceptionally in-depth understanding of the rules as well as the procedure involved in dealing with the Home Office and UK Visas and Immigration.

Immigration law changes frequently, and we can provide up to date advice and representation, ensuring you are compliant and can take on the overseas workers you need.

For assistance call us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“All went well and I got all the special services you could expect from such a professional organisation. I will 100% advise anyone who is in need of the immigration services with pride.”

We will take the time to understand your business and tailor our services to your requirements. Our business immigration lawyers offer a full range of services, including:

Sponsorship licences
Skilled Worker Visas
Business visitors
renewals and extension applications
Advice on compliance with immigration rules

If you would like to discuss how we can help you with your business immigration needs, call us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form and we will be happy to help.

Sponsorship Licences

To take on overseas workers, your business will need a sponsorship licence. This will give you the authority to issue the Certificates of Sponsorship that workers need to secure a visa.
We deal with sponsorship licence applications. This includes having the right processes in place to keep accurate records and report on various aspects of the sponsorships.

Business Visitors

A standard visitor visa allows the holder to visit the UK for up to six months for a range of business activities, including:

Entering into deals and signing contracts
Work-related training that is not available in your home country
Training UK employees
Attending meetings and conferences
Inspecting sites
Overseeing goods and services provided by a UK company

There are extensive rules detailing what you are allowed to do as a visitor. It is important not to go beyond permitted activities or you could harm your immigration record. We can advise you whether a visitor visa is the correct option or whether there is another visa more suited to your requirements.

We can also check that you are eligible to apply and that you have the right paperwork to demonstrate this.

Contact Our Business Immigration Lawyers

If you are an overseas business person or sportsperson, we can put together the strongest possible visa application on your behalf, ensuring that it includes all of the necessary evidence showing that you are eligible for a visa.

To speak to one of our expert business immigration lawyers, ring us on 0330 133 7777, email us at enquiries@hallidayreeves.com or fill in our Contact Form.

“Thanks for the service I got from Halliday Reeves. I am pleased to say that you’re reliable & easy to work with. Thanks for always updating me every step of the way regarding my case. The relationship between client & you is excellent.”