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...
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Kasun Perera
Senior Careers & Immigration Writer
395
Articles
Kasun covers careers, employment trends, and immigration pathways for Sri Lankans. He writes practical guides on job searching, overseas opportunities, and building a career at home and abroad.
Expertise & Credentials
I write to help Sri Lankans make informed decisions about careers and opportunities abroad.
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Careers
Immigration
Employment
Job Search
Articles by Kasun Perera
395 articles published
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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 ÂŁ5,808 per m...
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ILR UK: Pathway to Permanent Residency
I appreciate your request, but I need to clarify my role. I’m Perplexity, a search assistant designed to synthesize information from search results a...
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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...
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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 off...
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UK Visa Health & Life Insurance Rules
You’re staring at a stack of UK visa forms, heart sinking as you hit the section on health coverage and that hefty Immigration Health Surcharge—£776...
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UK Visa Mistakes for Sri Lankans: Avoid Rejection
Have you ever stared at that UK visa rejection email, heart sinking as you wonder what tiny slip-up derailed your big plans? I know that gut punch al...
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UK Family Visa from Sri Lanka Guide
Picture this: Priya in Colombo stares at her phone, heart sinking as her husband’s Skilled Worker visa approval arrives—without her and their two you...
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Student Visa to UK Residency Guide
Did you know that 11% of all UK settlers in 2024 first arrived on a student visa, with 61% of them taking about a decade to secure indefinite leave t...
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UK Points Visa: Sri Lankans Guide
You’re staring at your laptop screen in Colombo, another visa rejection email glaring back at you. The points don’t add up—maybe your salary offer fe...
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New Zealand for Sri Lankans: From Colombo to Auckland – housing, healthcare, and employment realities
Section 1: The Initial Leap – Visas and First Steps The journey from the vibrant streets of Colombo to the sprawling landscapes of Auckland begins w...
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UK Skilled Worker Visa for Sri Lankans: ÂŁ36k salary threshold, dependents ban, and post-study hurdles
Understanding the UK's 2024 Immigration Rule Overhaul In 2024, the UK government implemented a series of significant changes to its immigration syste...
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