English language requirement for UK Visas
For many UK visas there is an English language requirement but for some there is none. As you might expect, there is... Read More
Immigration fee waiver
It hardly needs to be said that visa applications are expensive, and rising. There is the visa application fee itself (in many... Read More
Entrepreneur Visa
There have been quite a lot of changes in the immigration rules in the last couple of years or so, not least... Read More
Surinder Singh Immigration route
Surinder Singh route It is generally the case that European free movement law does not always benefit EEA nationals in their own... Read More
Settlement 10 year long residence route
Confusion and relief for ten-year long residence applicants There is a provision in the immigration rules that enables a migrant who has... Read More
Latest UK Immigration changes
UK immigration – life getting easier for some It hardly needs to be said that in recent times life has become more... Read More
Applying for a UK Visitor Visa
Some people might think that applying for a UK visitor visa is easy or straightforward, but this may not be good advice.... Read More
Tier 2 / Skilled Worker ICT: switching rules and cooling off period
Tier 2/Skilled Worker ICT: switching rules and cooling off period When the “new” points-based system comes into effect on 1 January 2021... Read More
Tier 2 Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence
On 1 January 2021 a new points-based system will come into place, and the Tier 2 scheme will be rebranded the “Skilled... Read More
New UK Student Visa changes
We have a sad announcement to make: the Tier 4 student visa scheme is dead. It was replaced on 5 October 2020... Read More
The Journey from Partner Visa to Settlement
A partner visa can be held on the basis of being a spouse, civil partner or unmarried partner – the latter relies... Read More
Appeal Partner Visa Refusal
A partner visa application could be an application made by a spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner, fiancé(e) or prospective civil partner to... Read More
Partner Visa Immigration Lawyer
Do you need a lawyer to help you with your spouse/civil partner/unmarried partner visa application? It’s a fair question. This application is... Read More
New Health and Care Visa
The new Health and Care visa, which is for health professionals, opened on 4 August 2020. It is part of the Tier... Read More
New Points-Based System Visa 2021
The Home Secretary some time ago announced a new points-based system visa category, which will open on 1 January 2021. As she... Read More
Hong Kong BN(O) visa will come
As we reported last month, the British Government has promised to provide a dedicated visa route to the UK for British Nationals... Read More
Representative of Overseas Business (Sole Rep Visa)
The Representative of an Overseas Business visa scheme is very useful for businesses situated outside the EEA which have no business presence... Read More
Do I need an Immigration Lawyer or Solicitor?
Should I engage the services of a Lawyer for my Immigration matter? This is a very good question, and of course most... Read More
Hong Kong residents offered UK Citizenship
British National (Overseas) Status and Hong Kong As we learn from the media, the British Government is going to offer a route... Read More
Parent of a Child Visa in the UK
If you are the parent of a child (ie a person aged under 18) who lives in the UK, but you are... Read More
British Naturalisation & the Residence Requirements
Some readers might remember a dreadful moment last year when Meghan and Prince Harry announced that they were fed up with the... Read More
Indefinite leave to remain & Settlement for spouses and partners
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) & Settlement for spouses and partners in the UK The non-EEA spouse or partner of a person... Read More
EU Settlement Scheme and British Citizenship
It seems a long time ago, but on 31 January 2020 the UK left the EU. We believe this to be definitely... Read More
Sponsor my parents or an Adult Dependant Relative visa for the UK
You can sponsor your parents or adult relatives to come and live with you in the UK permanently. In 2012 the family... Read More
How is coronavirus affecting UK immigration?
How is coronavirus affecting UK immigration? The Covid-19 coronavirus has really messed up UK immigration, as indeed it has a lot of... Read More
Statelessness – Stateless Indian child – British Citizenship
What is a stateless person? Well, the answer, in both British and international law, is: “a person who is not considered as... Read More
Child born in the UK
Child born in the UK – visas and British citizenship If a child is born in the UK and neither parent is... Read More
Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa
Tier 1 Entrepreneur and points-based system – evidential problems The Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa scheme is not yet dead but it is... Read More
EU Nationals in the UK
EU Nationals have Free Movement Rights to enter the UK without a visa and reside in the UK without having to apply... Read More
Post Study Work Visa (PSW)
Today UK Government has announced Post Study Work Visa for International students once they have completed their Degree programmes in the UK.... Read More