Hi everyone, I am preparing a UK Standard Visitor visa application for my mother and would appreciate some advice on how to present her financial situation. She is currently not working and receives a monthly state pension of approximately £250–£300 per month. Her financial situation is as follows: N ...

Hello, I have mer with my three year old child's support worker today and she told me that he would be eligible for the 15 universal nursery childcare, I have asked her if this was considered public funds as both myself and my wife are on vusa and we cannot receive it, and she was not very sure. Can ...

Hi everyone, I am currently preparing my application for ILR and could really use some advice on how to handle the public funds section. A while ago, I mistakenly submitted an online application for Child Benefit. As soon as I realised my error ( a day or two after application) I immediately called ...

Hello, I hold a global talent visa, and will apply soon for ILR after 5 years. Last December, I received an FPN for touching phone screen while driving, phone was on a support and not held (I know I was stupid). As a result I have received 6 penalty points and 200 pounds fine which I paid and ...

Hello, I am currently on a Global Talent Visa (UKRI-sponsored) with a three-year pathway to settlement. I will be eligible to apply for settlement next year (May 2025), but after reviewing the new white paper and hearing the Prime Minister’s strong stance on immigration changes, I’ve grown concerned. ...

Hi everyone, I would like to enquire about the possibility of taking on some extra work as a subcontractor alongside my full-time employment while on a Global Talent Visa. The additional work would be consultancy-based and last for five months. 1. Will taking on this subcontracting work cause any ...

Thanks Lolo, do you have their email address?

Dear all, A friend of mine has an offer to work as a researcher part-time for 3 years in UKRI funded project. When I read the endorsed funder requirements from UKRI I can read: A copy of the grant award letter(s) that support your work. The letter must confirm that: -The grant or award is worth a ...

Very clear,

Thank you

Dear Forum, I am a Tunisian citizen who recently received his ILR after 3 years of global talent visa. My kid was born 3 years ago in the UK and has been since on a dependent visa. Can I apply for her to become a British citizen after I became settled? knowing her mother is also a Tunisian citizen ...

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I would like to take this opportunity to share my recent experience regarding the Global Talent Visa (GTV) application process. I believe my insights will be particularly valuable for individuals with a similar profile, as I encountered difficulties in finding comparable experiences during my own ...

Any answers please?

Dear all, I am switching from student to global talent, my wife is in the uk with me as a dependent since last July so 11 months. I am planing to apply for switch in June, and I cannot delay it further, am i obliged to show sufficient funds for my wife since she did not complete a year? I saw the ...