British Citizenship Priority Service: Cost, Processing Time and What you Need to Know
The Home Office has introduced a new priority service for British citizenship applications, offering eligible applicants a decision within…
Immigration
British Citizenship Through a UK-Born Parent or Grandparent: Five Key Insights
British nationality law: five key insights about citizenship by ancestryBritish nationality law can be complex, but it can also be life-…
From the World Cup to Dual Citizenship: How Global Sport Reflects Modern Immigration and Nationality Law
Will Scotland escape the group stages of the men’s World Cup for the first time? Even if we assume the worst, with the country’s fate now…
British Citizenship and Criminal Convictions in Scotland: What You Need to Know
Having a criminal conviction in Scotland can affect British citizenship applications. In this blog, we explain the good character…
New visa fee reimbursement scheme for UK scale-up businesses
High-growth businesses operating in the priority sectors of clean energy, life science and digital technology can now apply for funding of…
Student sponsor licence compliance: new UKVI rules now in force
Universities and colleges who sponsor international students should take note of new student visa compliance rules which came into force on…
Could the scale-up worker visa solve international recruitment challenges for your high-growth business?
Sponsoring international workers has become essential for many businesses to meet recruitment demand. For some high growth businesses, the…
Home Office immigration fee increases from 8 April 2026. Key changes for applicants and sponsors
The Home Office has confirmed new immigration and nationality fees from 8 April 2026, increasing costs across a range of UK visa,…
What to Expect in 2026
In 2025, there were significant changes to UK immigration law which impacted international citizens living and working in Scotland. Further…
Electronic Travel Authorisation enforcement to start on 25 February 2026: key messages for visa holders, visitors and dual British citizens
The requirement for non-visa nationals to hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation to visit the UK will be strictly enforced from 25…
Scotland is going to the World Cup – here's what international players and fans need to know about visas
Scotland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with an electrifying victory in the final match of their qualifying campaign. The men's…
Immigration Webinar | Update for Sponsors
The immigration landscape has changed significantly this year, with major changes to the Skilled Worker visa route and immigration…
Government’s immigration enforcement catches another SME with £40,000 fine
Small to medium businesses employing international staff must act now to ensure they comply with UK immigration law – or risk a huge civil…
Immigration Update: Major changes to Skilled Worker sponsorship
On 1 July 2025, the UK Government published a new Statement of Changes which implements many of the changes proposed in its Immigration…
Immigration Alert: Welcome change to EU Settlement Scheme residence rules
On 24 June 2025, the UK Government released its Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules. Among the changes due to come into…
What could the return of the Golden Visa mean for Scotland?
The UK Government is considering a new visa route for international citizens who make a significant investment in the UK economy. This…
What the Immigration White Paper really means for Scotland’s care sector
“Those of us who have the luck to enjoy good health forget about this vast parallel universe of the unwell – their daily miseries, their…
Immigration Webinar | Immigration Update
Immigration law and practice are constantly changing, and 2025 is going to be no exception. Keeping on top of changes to the law, Home…
Update: European citizens require an ETA to visit the UK from 2 April 2025
From 2 April, European citizens who are visiting or transiting landside through the UK must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA…
Buying a Pharmacy: Sponsored workers and business purchases
Buying a dental practice can be complex, especially when the practice you are buying holds a sponsor licence. Sponsor licences allow…
Top Three Tips to Ace Your Global Talent Visa Application with Tech Nation in 2025
Global Talent Visa is one of UK’s most prestigious visa routes. It is a golden opportunity for exceptional tech professionals, founders,…