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The High Potential Individual visa – a route with… high potential?
Josephine Burnett
Josephine is an associate in the immigration department’s private client team. She joined the team in November 2019, after completing her training contract at Kingsley Napley.
She advises on a broad range of UK immigration matters, in particular:
- Applications by family members under Appendix FM, including spouse and unmarried partner applications;
- Immigration implications of international surrogacy and adoption, working with colleagues in the family team;
- Complex nationality matters and registration applications;
- Global Talent applications – with a particular focus on those seeking endorsement through Tech Nation;
- Advising those looking to start a business in the UK under the Innovator and Start-Up categories, which have now replaced the Entrepreneur visa, and assisting existing Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) clients with their extension and indefinite leave to remain applications;
- Applications made under the European Settlement Scheme.
Prior to joining Kingsley Napley, Josephine studied Law with French at the University of Birmingham. As part of her degree, she spent a year studying French Law at the Université Panthéon-Assas in Paris.
What clients Have said
“Responsive, professional, and compassionate."
Client, 2021
Josephine did a great job with my Global Talent visa application. I received the best possible service and assistance."
Client, 2021
Articles published
- Family Law Journal – ‘Parenting under Immigration and Family law – Sole Responsibility is outdated and at odds with the Children Act’ , August 2018.
Professional societies and memberships
- Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association (ILPA)
- UK Centre for Animal Law (A-Law)
- London Young Lawyers Group
- Law Society