Other work routes
There are a number of other immigration routes which enable overseas nationals to work in the UK. Our team has experience across the full range of these categories and is well placed to pinpoint the most suitable immigration strategy for each client’s specific circumstances.
UK Ancestry
The UK ancestry route enables Commonwealth citizens who have at least one grandparent born in the UK to come to work, study and settle in the UK.
Turkish Worker/Businessperson
The Turkish Businessperson visa enables Turkish nationals to come to the UK to either start a new enterprise or come help run an established business. The Turkish Worker visa allows Turkish nationals with at least one year of legal employment in the UK to switch into the route and extend their stay.
Latest Insights
6 March 2026
Home Office publishes Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules HC 1691 (5 March 2026)
On Thursday 5 March 2026, the Home Office published a new Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules (HC 1691) together with an accompanying…
4 March 2026
Home Office announces ‘visa brake’ on 4 nationalities for study and work routes
On Wednesday 4 March 2026, the UK Government announced the introduction of a targeted ‘emergency brake’ on applications under the Student route,…
2 March 2026
Latest immigration statistics released: net migration falls and business compliance action soars
The latest Home Office immigration statistics released on 26 February 2026 show a continued fall in net migration following its post Covid peak in…
