I wish to have my name changed, it does not matter if my graduation certificate comes with the name on my current passport- I just want to be known with the new name at work so I'd definitely change the name on National Insurance Number and my bank details. Do I have to inform the University about t...

iworker wrote: 3. those companies who have licence to sponsor migrants
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How can I know if the company has a license to sponsor? Do most companies have the license?

"The Tier 1 (General) category is now closed to applicants who are outside the UK, and to those who are already here and want to switch to it from most other immigration categories." Does it mean that there's no longer Tier 1 (General) visa? or is it temporarily closed? I'm a non-EU 2nd ye...

1. Can you apply for settlement after 5 years?
2. What if in worst case you get fired or laid off? Do you have to re-apply for the visa?
3. "licensed sponsor", can anyone please justify this?
4. Do you get to pick between the up to 3 years and more than 3 years duration?