Resource library
Practical checklists and guidance from SBA for visas, work, study and international opportunities.
Immigration Guidance
A detailed guide to the UK Innovator Founder visa covering innovative business ideas, endorsement, viability, scalability, business-plan preparation, documents, funds, dependants, fees and the 3-year route to settlement.
Last reviewed: 26/09/2026
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A detailed guide to Skilled Worker and Health and Care Worker ILR, covering the 5-year qualifying period, absences, salary, employer confirmation, Life in the UK, documents, dependants and application timing.
Last reviewed: 26/09/2026
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A detailed UK Student visa document checklist covering CAS, finances, academic evidence, ATAS, TB testing, sponsorship and additional documents for different applicant circumstances.
Last reviewed: 26/09/2026
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A detailed guide for Skilled Worker visa holders arranging dependant immigration permission for a child born in the UK, including eligibility, documents, maintenance, travel and special dependant restrictions.
Last reviewed: 26/09/2026
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A practical guide for parents on the Graduate route who need to arrange dependant immigration permission for a child born in the UK.
Last reviewed: 26/09/2026
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Understand the Skilled Worker ILR salary requirements, including the £41,700 standard threshold, pre-4 April 2024 rules, occupation going rates, healthcare and education exceptions, and the documents to check before applying.
Last reviewed: 06/09/2026
View Guide →UK Visa
A practical supporting-document checklist for retired parents visiting their children and family in the UK.
Last reviewed: 05/09/2026
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