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To be eligible for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), otherwise known as permanent settlement, you must complete the qualifying residence period in...

In this post, we look at the financial requirement for a UK Family visa when relying upon income derived from non-employment sources. This minimum...

To meet the English language requirement for British Citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain, you must prove that you have sufficient knowledge of...

What is a BNO Visa? The British National (Overseas) visa is a UK settlement route for British National Overseas status holders who usually reside in...

As there is no statutory right of appeal for a refusal of citizenship applications, whether naturalisation or registration, you may request the Home...

The Immigration Rules in Appendix FM specify the financial requirement to be met by a person applying for spouse visa entry clearance, leave to...

A No Time Limit (NTL) application allows those who have old-style immigration documents or those who have lost them to upgrade to a biometric...

The UK Ancestry Visa is a 5-year settlement visa that allows Commonwealth Citizens permission to live and work in the UK if they can prove they have...

Knowing how to track your UK Visa Application status is important if you are planning to apply for a visa or are awaiting a decision on an...

The Immigration Rules specify a financial requirement to be met by a partner or dependant child of a British citizen or permanent resident when...

An individual can be eligible for automatic acquisition of British citizenship due to their circumstances at birth, whether they are born in the UK...

In this post, we explore the residence requirements to apply for British Citizenship by naturalisation. The criteria for naturalisation is a matter...

Earlier this year, a new biometric process for immigration applications was introduced with the UKVCAS IDV mobile app. In line with their biometric...

Updated on 10 October 2023 What is a UK Spouse Visa? The UK Spouse Visa falls under the Family Visa category for those who are married to either...

From 4 August 2022 onwards, the Government decided to abolish the Police Registration Scheme. You no longer need to register with the UK police...

The Youth Mobility Scheme visa is for young adults from certain countries who wish to experience life in the United Kingdom. Although this route...

If you have been granted leave to remain or even indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK in recent years, you would have been issued a Biometric...

Updated on 10 October 2023 International students in the UK who are married to British Citizens or settled persons can switch to the Spouse Visa...

Updated on 10 October 2023 Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is an immigration term that means permanent residency or settlement in the UK. It is...

All long-term visa applicants who wish to enter the UK and who are normally residents in certain countries will need to be screened for tuberculosis...

On 13 March 2022, the UKVI will prioritize applications submitted under the Ukrainian Family Scheme in order to assist those fleeing the...

The English language requirement for applicants joining their partners in the UK was introduced on 29 November 2010. Under the Immigration Rules...

European nationals who are or were present in the UK as either students or self-sufficient persons under the Immigration (EEA Regulations) 2006 (as...

A biometric residence permit (also known as a BRP card) is a physical card, similar in size to a credit card or a UK driving license which is used...

The process of applying for a visa can be extremely time-consuming as well as expensive. To avoid getting a refusal you must not make any mistakes...

Updated on 15 October 2023 The British Citizenship fee as of 04 October 2023 is £1,580 and remains unchanged from last year. This is the cost for...

Updated on 10 November 2023 There are a lot of misconceptions about the difference between ILR and citizenship. The truth is that while they may...

As part of your Student Visa application, you may be asked to attend an interview with a UKVI caseworker. The visa interview is the final stage of...

Indefinite Leave to Remain, or UK settlement, grants an applicant the right to live and work in the UK without immigration restrictions. Generally,...

Updated on 10 October 2023 There are two main immigration routes available for couples who wish to marry in the UK - the Marriage Visitor Visa and...

Under the Appendix FM category, every UK spouse visa holder must apply for an extension before the initial 2.5 years visa grant expires. In this...

Obtaining British citizenship is a goal for many people around the world. British citizenship has many benefits, including freedom of movement to...

This post looks at the main reasons for refusals in applications for British Citizenship by Naturalisation so that common mistakes or issues can be...

Updated on 10 November 2023 What is British citizenship by marriage? British Citizenship by marriage is an important step for individuals who wish...

New UK Immigration Routes Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently published the new UK Budget in the House of Commons.  In an effort to support...

What is the Graduate Immigration Route? The government has announced that the Graduate Immigration Route will open for applications from 1 July...

British registration for children provides the benefit of being able to live, study or work freely in the UK at any time in the future. British...

Applying for a British passport is the last step towards citizenship. There is a misconception that after a successful naturalisation or...

Spouse visa interviews are conducted for the sole purpose of establishing whether your marriage is genuine and not entered into just for immigration...

You are allowed to travel to the UK for a short term stay, for a specific range of business-related activities.

EU citizens are being offered financial incentives to leave the UK. The deadline to apply for the EU settlement scheme is 30 June.

What is a UK Spouse Visa? A UK Spouse Visa allows partners of British Citizens or individuals who have a permanent residence to come and live with...

Under the new Student Immigration routes, students applying for the UK Student visa after 5 October 2020 must achieve 70 points.

Registration is the legal process by which a minor aged under 18 can apply for British citizenship.

With a Fiance visa there is no requirement for the applicant and the sponsor to have lived together before the application.

The British Naturalisation application is normally made and paid for online via the UK government website and costs £1330.

You must prove that you meet all of the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a spouse requirements otherwise your application will be refused.

The requirements of the Spouse Visa extension application are similar to those of the initial Spouse Visa application.

Read about some of the common questions around British Citizenship by Naturalisation application and process. Get a free assessment today.

In this article, we cover the general requirements and documents one will need to apply for a Standard UK visitor visa in 2021.

The new Skilled worker route is a way for employers to recruit people from all over the world to work in the UK in a particular job category.

It is important for EU nationals to be aware that simply having Settled Status for 12 months or more does not automatically make them eligible for...

Alongside the Home Office fees, there are other costs associated with the Spouse Visa category. Contact us for a Free assessment.

Earlier this year, the Government announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (“IHS”) fee would be increasing for most applicants.

There is now a section of the guidance on changes to the minimum income and adequate maintenance requirement.

Request the Home Office to disclose your information through a Subject Access Request. This post will explain how.

You will still be required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) even if you have private medical insurance. Free assessment.

British Citizenship applicants are required to provide two referees to establish their identity. Contact us for a free assessment today.

In case of a shortfall when meeting the Minimum Income Requirement (Appendix FM), certain categories may be combined with one another to meet the...

Last updated: 05 January 2023 Once in the UK with leave as a spouse, fiancé or if you are switching from within the UK from another eligible visa,...

Accommodation must be adequate for the person coming to the UK and for those already occupying the accommodation.

A fiancé visa allows a British citizen or a person with the UK settled status to bring their non-EEA fiancé to marry in the UK.

Section 6 of the British Nationality Act 1981 deals with UK naturalisation, the process by which most adults will become British citizens. There are...

You need to take the Life in the UK test as part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK.