Descartes Solicitors is a dynamic and friendly firm of multilingual solicitors and specialist legal advisors. We take pride in offering clear advice, innovative thinking and effective solutions to legal situations tailored to the specific needs of our clients.
We offer a range of legal services to both individual and corporate clients in relation to all aspects of UK Immigration Law, Human Rights Law and Divorce.
At Descartes Solicitors, we aim to simply the legal process which can often be difficult to navigate. UK Immigration Rules in particular, can be complex and challenging. Our team consists of highly specialised individuals who offer expert legal advice and representation. What distinguishes us from other firms is the way we interact with our clients, with others and with members of our team. We have an established reputation for delivering quality services as can be seen from our five-star google ratings from former clients.
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This category is for businesses located overseas intending to send a senior employee to the UK to establish a branch or wholly owned subsidiary in the UK.
INITIAL APPLICATIONS
For initial applications, applicants will need to demonstrate that the overseas company:
Applicants will personally need to demonstrate that they:
If your initial application is successful, you will be granted leave to enter and remain for up to 3 years. Before your visa expires, you will need to submit an extension application.
EXTENSION APPLICATIONS
To qualify for an extension within this category, the following requirements must be met.
The overseas business must:
The individual applicant will need to:
SETTLEMENT
After completing 5 years of lawful, continuous residence in the UK as a Representative of an Overseas Business. Applicants will need to continue meeting the requirement set out above for the extension application and in addition will need to:
HOW WE CAN HELP
The exact requirements and documents required for each application will vary depending on each applicant’s circumstances.
Our experienced lawyers can help applicants, family members or dependants to:
We will assist by:
CONTACT US
DESCARTES SOLICITORS is recognised as one of the leading multi-practice firms in the UK. Our specialist immigration team will advise, prepare and submit high-quality visa applications for applicants and their dependent family members. Contact our lawyers on 0208 995 3556/0844 556 9901 or e-mail info@descartessolicitors.co.uk.
LINK TO UKVI GUIDANCE
https://www.gov.uk/representative-overseas-business
On 19/02/20, the Senior President of Tribunals issued an emergency practice direction (Pilot Practice Direction: Contingency Arrangements in the First-Tier Tribunal and the Upper Tribunal) in accordance with s.23 Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007. The practice direction is to cover all chambers of the First-tier and Upper Tribunals during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The practice direction confirms that:
“Where it is reasonably practicable and in accordance with the overriding objective to hear the case remotely (that is in any way that is not face-to-face, but which complies with the definition of ‘hearing’ in the relevant Chamber’s procedure rules), it should be heard remotely.”
The arrangement has been put in place for a period of 6 moths, though it will reviewed and can be revoked at any time should the measure become inappropriate or unnecessary.
The practice direction essentially allows:
Where it is deemed necessary for a hearing to take place, the hearing should be heard remotely i.e. video hearings (if reasonably practicable) i.e. that is in any way that is not face-to-face. Up until now, some hearings have been adjourned while others will go ahead as Case Management Hearings (CMR) via telephone or skype.
The Senior President of Tribunals has noted that the tribunals will take into account the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic when considering applications for the extension of time for compliance with directions and the postponement of hearings, insofar as compatible with the efficient administration of justice.
UK Government advice for UK Visa Applicant affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
On 24th March 2020, the UK Government announced that those in the UK with leave expiring between 24th January 2020 and 31st May 2020 will be granted an extension of stay until 31st May 2020. This applies to those who cannot leave the UK because of travel restrictions or self-isolation related to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The extension is intended to reassure individuals that they will not be adversely affected by a situation which is out of their control.
Those affected will need to contact the Coronavirus Immigration Team on CIH@homeoffice.gov.uk providing the following information:
Those intending to stay in the UK long term will also be able to apply in-country to switch to a long-term UK visa until 31st May. This has been specially implemented for those who would usually be required to return to their home country to submit an application. For instance, switching from Tier 4 (Student) to Tier 2 (General Worker). Individuals applying for long-term visas will still need to meet the visa requirements for which they are applying and pay the correct application fee.