Immigration

Immigration 12 min read

SAD in Sri Lanka: Tropical Mental Health Guide

Picture this: You’ve just arrived in a chilly northern city from the sun-drenched streets of Colombo, where year-round warmth once defined your days. Now, as winter’s gray skies close in, you feel an unexpected drag—not the vibrant energy you expected from cooler air, but a familiar heaviness echoi...

Jan 16, 2026 1

Immigration 12 min read

UK School System: Primary to University

If you’ve ever wondered why British students take GCSEs at 16 while their American counterparts sit for SATs, you’ve spotted one of the education system’s defining features: structure. The British school system isn’t just different—it’s deliberately designed around clear progression points, each wi...

Jan 16, 2026 1

Immigration 13 min read

NHS Guide for Sri Lankans

Did you know that by March 2025, 41% of doctors in England’s Hospital and Community Health Services (HCHS) hold international medical qualifications, with over 500 new Sri Lankan-trained doctors joining the NHS by 2022 alone?[5] This influx underscores a familiar brain drain from Sri Lanka’s h...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Immigration 12 min read

UK-Sri Lanka Currency Exchange Strategies

Have you ever watched £1,000 destined for your family’s Sri Lankan account shrink to just 416,000 LKR after bank fees and a lousy rate—only to see the GBP/LKR pair climb to 419 the next day, leaving you kicking yourself?[1][5] You’re not alone. Splitting time or assets between the UK and Sri Lan...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Immigration 14 min read

UK Bank Accounts for Sri Lankan Immigrants: Complete Guide

Most Sri Lankan immigrants discover too late that UK banks don’t care about your credentials back home—they care about paperwork you probably don’t have yet. You’ll face rejection letters, wasted appointments, and weeks of delays if you approach this the way most people do. The difference between a...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Immigration 12 min read

UK Pensions: Build Retirement While Supporting Family

I’ve seen countless expats in my 15 years advising on UK pensions pour every spare penny into family support back home, only to hit retirement age with a State Pension forecast barely scraping £12,000 a year—far short of the £25,000+ needed for basics, per recent GOV.UK projections.[1] You’re ju...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Immigration 13 min read

Tax-Efficient Investing for UK Sri Lankans

You’re likely overpaying taxes on your Sri Lankan assets by 20-30% right now—without even realising it—thanks to mismatched UK residency rules and the UK-Sri Lanka double taxation agreement. Picture this: You’re a UK tax resident under the Statutory Residence Test (SRT), spending over 183 days h...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Immigration 13 min read

UK House Deposit & Mortgage for Foreigners

UK lenders will happily take your money—but only if you’re willing to pay significantly more for it than British citizens do. Foreign-born residents face deposit requirements double or triple those of local buyers, interest rates that reflect “expat risk,” and a documentation process so thorough it...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Immigration 12 min read

UK vs Sri Lanka Salaries: Sector Breakdown 2026

Have you ever wondered why your Sri Lankan colleague earning LKR 55,000 monthly can afford a comfortable life, while a UK counterpart on £5,808 per month struggles with rent? The gap between salaries and living costs tells a completely different story than raw numbers suggest. When you factor in pu...

Jan 15, 2026 1

Immigration 13 min read

ILR UK: Pathway to Permanent Residency

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Jan 15, 2026 1

Immigration 14 min read

Spouse Visa Challenges: Long-Distance Struggles

Picture this: You’re in your U.S. apartment at 2 a.m., staring at a glowing screen during your daily video call, while your spouse back home shares a photo of their empty dinner plate. It’s been 18 months since you filed the I-130 petition, and the spouse visa backlog has turned your marriage into...

Jan 15, 2026 2

Immigration 11 min read

Post-Study Work Visa: Extend Stay After Graduation

I’ve helped dozens of friends snag their Post-Study Work visas over the years, and the one thing that always surprises them? You don’t need a job offer upfront—like with the UK’s Graduate Route, where you can stay 2 years (or 3 for a PhD) right after graduation, no sponsor required.[1][6] Pictur...

Jan 15, 2026 1