Youth Mobility Scheme

Nationals of Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Monaco and South Korea can qualify for this route. The applicants must be 18-30 years old, have no dependants and have savings of not less than £1,890. Nationals of Hong Kong, the Republic of South Korea and Taiwan need to have a sponsor employer in the UK. The visa is granted for up to 2 years.

Temporary worker Creative and Sporting visa

This visa is for those who want to enter the UK for up to 12 months to work in the creative or sporting sector. Applicants must have a prospective employer in the UK who will sponsor them. Those applying in the creative category would also need to demonstrate ability to make unique contribution to the UK labour market and those applying under the sporting category must obtain endorsement from an appropriate sporting body.

Temporary worker Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa

This visa is for non-EEA nationals who want to come to the UK to do work experience, training or research. To apply for the GAE visa the applicants need to first obtain a sponsorship from one of the approved GAE schemes. The GAE visa can be granted for a period of 1 to 2 years, depending on the scheme.

Temporary Charity Worker visa

This visa is for non-EEA nationals who want to come to the UK to do unpaid voluntary work for a charity. Applicants must have a sponsor employer and the work they intend to do must be directly related to the work of the sponsor. The visa is granted for up to 12 months.

Temporary Religious worker visa

This visa is for non-EEA nationals who want to do religious work (preaching or working in a religious order). Applicants must have a sponsor employer and the work they intend to do must be directly related to the work of the sponsor. The visa is granted for up to 24 months.

Temporary International Agreement worker visa

This visa is for non-EEA nationals who will be contracted to do work covered by international law (working for a foreign government or as a private servant in a diplomatic household). Applicants must have a sponsor employer and the work they intend to do must be directly related to the work of the sponsor. The visa is granted for up to 2 years.

Temporary Seasonal Worker

This visa is for migrants coming to the UK as seasonal workers in the edible horticulture sector through an approved scheme operator. This is a new pilot scheme that will run between February 2019 and December 2020. ‘Seasonal work’ means employment which fluctuates or is restricted according to the season or time of the year.

Your Key Contacts

Vladyslav Galinskyi

T: 020 7406 1000

E: VladyslavGalinskyi@cartercamerons.com

Vladyslav is an experienced Associate specialising in corporate and private immigration, assisting businesses with sponsor licences and skilled worker visas, as well as handling family, naturalisation, and EU Settlement Scheme applications. Vladyslav is a qualified solicitor in England, Wales, and the Republic of Ireland and brings a wealth of experience from gained in various previous roles. He holds a GDL, LPC, Master of Laws, and is a Fellow of CILEX. In his free time, he enjoys swimming, travelling, and playing as a goalkeeper for a local football club.

Corporate immigration experience:

  • Company sponsorship licence applications for businesses and educational institutions
  • Sponsor Management System (SMS) – updating, Level 1 user tasks, requesting additional certificates, reviewing documents, and advising
  • Skilled Worker Visa applications for main applicants and dependents
  • Tier 1 Investor and Entrepreneur Visa applications for main applicants and dependents
  • Sole Representative Visa applications for main applicants and dependents
  • Intra-Company Transfer Visa applications for main applicants and dependents
  • Temporary Worker Visas (Tier 5) for main applicants and dependents
  • Global Talent Visa applications, including endorsement procedures
  • Innovator and Start-Up Visas, including endorsement application procedures

Private immigration experience:

  • Entry clearance, Leave to Enter, and Leave to Remain applications
  • Visa applications for visitors, spouses, unmarried partners, fiancé(e)s, and other dependent relatives
  • Registration of children as British citizens and naturalisation applications
  • Confirmation of British nationality status
  • Residence permits for EU/EEA nationals and family permits for non-EU/EEA family members
  • Entry clearance and residence documents for non-EU/EEA family members
  • Minister of Religion, Sportsperson, and Health and Care Worker Visa applications for main applicants and dependents
  • Student and Graduate Visa applications
  • EU Settlement Scheme applications for EU nationals and their families

In addition to his extensive immigration expertise, Vladyslav’s legal journey includes nearly a decade of experience as an OISC Level 2 immigration adviser, where he honed his skills in complex visa cases and administrative processes.

He has also gained valuable experience in high-stakes corporate environments, having worked as a paralegal within a CIS department.

His previous roles enriched his understanding of corporate law and the cross-border legal considerations crucial for advising multinational clients. His background enables him to provide clients with precise, effective legal guidance that supports both business and individual immigration needs.

Carmen Arakelyan (née Loke)

T: 020 7406 1000

E: CarmenLoke@cartercamerons.com

Carmen is a paralegal with over 10 years experience in law. Her calm and efficient manner ensures matters are dealt with as quickly and cost effectively for clients as possible.

Carmen provides general support to fee earners and Partners within Company Commercial and Immigration teams. She assists in the day-to-day functions of the Immigration team including all aspects of casework and assisting in the preparation of applications. Under direct supervision, Carmen acts as a caseworker on straightforward cases, and supports solicitors in more complex matters. She reviews client queries and drafts responses for review by solicitors and prepares documentation for application under a wide range of visa routes with great skill. As part of the Company Commercial team, she has reviewed share purchase agreements, drafted escrow agreements, prepared bundles for mediation and recently attended a successful mediation meeting over a contract dispute.

She holds degrees in Airline and Airport Management (First-Class Honours), and International Politics and Economics (2:1).

Outside of work, Carmen plays the piano, enjoys trying new activities (the latest being paddle boarding) and is an active church member.

Robert Sookias

T: 020 7406 1000 / 07973 418 174

E: RobertSookias@cartercamerons.com

Property

  • Commercial property transactions
  • Purchase and sales of commercial properties
  • Grants of commercial leases
  • Property aspects of M&A transactions

Immigration

  • Over 40 years working in all areas of immigration and nationality

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Robert studied Business Management before converting to Law and attending the College of Law in London. Robert qualified as a Solicitor in 1983.

Before qualifying as a Solicitor in March 1983, Robert worked as a property agent and played football at a semi-professional level.

Robert has earned himself the reputation of being both commercial and caring in his approach to clients.

He is a member of the Immigration Law Practitioners Association and The Lawyers Christian Fellowship.

Robert speaks Armenian and Farsi.