Earlier this year, the Government announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (“IHS”) fee would be increasing for most applicants. The new law will come into force on 27 October 2020 and can be found here. The standard rate of the IHS fee will increase from £400...
During the ongoing COVID crisis, migrant families in the UK are struggling to meet the strict minimum financial requirements of family visas for entry clearance and further leave to remain, especially spouses who have lost their jobs or have been furloughed. ...
What is the IHS? As part of your immigration application, there is a fee known as the Immigration Health Surcharge or IHS that may be required to be paid if you plan to stay in the UK. You will still be required to pay even with private medical insurance. Paying the...
The Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) under the Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules states that family members, such as spouses or children applying for entry clearance from outside the UK or leave to remain from within the UK must provide documentary evidence of an...
Last updated: 05 January 2024 Once in the UK with leave as a spouse, fiancé or if you are switching from within the UK from another eligible visa, you can apply to extend your leave to remain, also known as Further Leave to Remain or FLR M Application, providing that...
Last updated: 09 December 2022 This post discusses the factors that make up the UK Partner or Family Visa accommodation requirement. To qualify for a UK Family Visa under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules, those applying as partners (including Spouse or Civil...
