by Ryan Rennison | Nov 3, 2025 | Family Dependency, Move Up, News, Student Visas, UK Birth Rights, UK Visitor and Transit Visas, UK Work Permit, Unique Visas Available, Visas
CAPE TOWN — 3 November 2025A UK visa refusal can feel like the end of the road — but for many South Africans, it’s actually a second chance waiting to be handled correctly. According to Move Up, a leading South African immigration consultancy specialising in UK visas,... 
by Ryan Rennison | Oct 27, 2025 | British Passports, Move Up, Move Up - Case Studies, News, SA2UK, UK Birth Rights
Cape Town, South Africa – October 2025 When Gwen Vermeulen, Move Up’s in-house attorney, took on a complex British nationality claim that had been rejected elsewhere, few expected it to end in a historic win. Today, that family proudly holds British passports — three... 
by Ryan Rennison | Oct 22, 2025 | News
If you’ve ever compared UK visa consultancies online, you’ve probably seen the phrase “OISC-registered” — or now “IAA-registered.” It sounds official, impressive, and… a little intimidating, doesn’t it? Many agencies use that label as a fear lever — implying that only... 
by Ryan Rennison | Oct 20, 2025 | British Passports, Family Dependency, Move Up, News, SA2UK, UK Birth Rights
If your British nationality file has disappeared into the HM Passport Office void, you’re not alone.South Africans are increasingly reporting lost documents, unacknowledged submissions, and long-delayed outcomes — with some waiting months beyond the published... 
by Ryan Rennison | Oct 17, 2025 | News
On 14 October 2025, the UK Home Office published its latest Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC1333), reshaping who can enter, work, and stay in Britain. The changes are sweeping. Botswana nationals have now lost their visa-free access. English-language... 
by Ryan Rennison | Oct 13, 2025 | News
The UK’s 2025 immigration reforms have shifted the goalposts again — and this time, thousands of jobs could fall off the sponsorship list. To qualify for a UK Skilled Worker visa, roles must now meet: A minimum salary of £41,700, and RQF Level 6 (degree-level) skill... 
by Ryan Rennison | Sep 29, 2025 | News
For many South Africans, the dream of living and working in the UK comes down to one simple question: Which route should I take? If you have a UK-born grandparent, you could qualify for the UK Ancestry Visa. If your claim extends through double descent, you may also... 
by Ryan Rennison | Sep 23, 2025 | News
UK’s White Paper: Where We Stand in September 2025 The UK government’s White Paper “Restoring Control over the Immigration System” proposes extending the standard qualifying period for settlement (ILR) from 5 years to 10 years for most Points-Based System visas. A... 
by Ryan Rennison | Sep 22, 2025 | News
Pack Your Bags, But Don’t Wait Till December If you’ve ever tried to get a UK visitor visa around November or December, you know the waiting can feel like watching paint dry. The truth: visa processing takes longer during peak seasons. At Move Up, we want you in... 
by Ryan Rennison | Sep 15, 2025 | News
When South Africans think of UK immigration, the fear is often the same: What if my case is refused? Or for employers: what if UKVI audits my sponsor licence? At Move Up, we don’t just prepare your application. We defend it. Why a “Litigation Firewall” Matters Most...