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I am a US Citizen Married to a British National; Can I Move to the UK?

In our latest article, we review how a US citizen who has married a British national can move to the...

EU Settlement Scheme Application for Dependants

In our latest blog, we explain how those with EU pre-settled or settled status can bring their non-E...

Tier 2 ICT Cooling-Off Period Changes for 2021

More details of the post-2020 points-based immigration system are emerging, including changes to the...

Second Stage of The Self Employment Grant Scheme Opens

The government recently announced the opening of the second stage of the Self Employment Grant Schem...

What is UK re-entry ban and can you remove it?

A UK re-entry ban means that a person is unable to return to the UK and will not be permitted entry ...

How Can I Appeal Against a Deportation Order from the UK?

If you or a family member have received a deportation order, it is essential to act decisively and s...

How to Switch from Dependant Visa to Skilled Worker / Tier 2 Visa

If you hold a dependant visa, you can switch to a Skilled Worker visa (previously Tier 2 work visa) ...

Do We Truly Understand the Scale of Modern Slavery in the UK? And What Does It Tell Us About Our Immigration System?

In our latest article, we discuss modern slavery in the context of immigration following recent medi...

Sponsor Licence Change of Circumstances

A UK sponsor licence holder must inform change of circumstances to the Home Office as part of your r...

British Citizenship Application for a Child

In our latest article, we discuss who may be eligible to register for British citizenship as a child...

Can EU/EEA Citizens Be Deported from the UK After Brexit?

We examine the latest developments regarding EU/EEA national's rights to live in the UK after Brexit...

Can a Child and Partner be a Dependant?

In our latest article, we answer a recent question we received on what is meant by a dependant visa,...

Tier 2 ICT Dependent Visa

The Tier 2 ICT dependent visa provides a great deal of flexibility and freedom for holders. We expla...

Switching from Tier 4 Main Applicant to Dependant

In our latest article, we discuss the practicalities of switching from a Tier 4 visa to a Tier 4 dep...

Sponsor Does Not Meet the Financial Requirement, We are Not Married But Have a Child, What Are Our Options?

If you are considering applying for a family partner visa but do not meet the financial requirements...

Can Tier 2 Dependant Visa Holders Study in the UK?

As a Tier 2 dependant visa holder, you may decide to study while you are here in the UK. We explain ...

Termination of Employment on Tier 2 or Skilled Worker Visa

If you currently hold a valid Tier 2 or Skilled worker visa and your employment is terminated early,...

Can I Switch from a Student Visa to a Work Visa Before My Course Ends?

You cannot switch from UK Student visa to UK work visa before your course ends under the new UK immi...

Can an Asylum Seeker Get Married in the UK Before a Decision is Made?

In our latest blog, we consider whether asylum seekers awaiting a decision on their matter can get m...

Can I Change My Tier 2 Visa on the Basis of My Child with a British Spouse?

For a tier 2 visa holder, getting married to a British citizen and having a child in the UK opens up...

Appealing to the First-Tier Tribunal

For migrants who have received a negative decision from the Home Office, we explain whether you can ...

Transfer Your Visa from an Expired to a New Passport

If you have recently or are planning to apply for a new passport, you may be wondering if you need t...

Help - I Missed My Immigration Hearing and I Have A Deportation Order

Your lawyer will file a motion with the Tribunal to reopen the hearing and request a stay of deporta...

English Language Requirement Exemption for UK Visas

If you are applying for a UK visa of any type with an English language requirement, you may be exemp...

Can an Immigration Judge Be Biased?

In November 2019, the Upper Tribunal ruled in MR v Home office secretary that an immigration judge's...

How to Bring My Family to The UK After Gaining Indefinite Leave to Remain?

Spouses, Partners, dependent children and dependant relatives of settled persons can apply for a vis...

My Partner Has Convictions in the UK Can We Apply for a Spouse Visa?

If your partner or spouse has a conviction in the UK, and is applying for a spouse visa Due to prior...

Will Claiming Child Benefits Affect My Visa?

Claiming child benefits if you are subject to immigration control may result in curtailment of leave...

Switching from Student Visa to Skilled Worker Visa in 2024

You can switch your Tier 4 student visa to Tier 2 skilled worker visa in the UK if you have a job of...

Can I Get Married in the UK on a Student Visa?

For Students on a tier 4 study visa in the UK that decides to get married, can freely get married a...

Does a Traffic Offence Affect British Citizenship or ILR in the UK?

Depending on the circumstances, a traffic offence may affect British citizenship or indefinite leave...

The Ending Of Freedom of Movement

Will Freedom of Movement come to an end when the Brexit transition period ends on 31 Dec 2020? Give...

Processing Times For Restricted And Unrestricted COS

For anyone looking to work in the UK, receive a Certificate of Sponsorship either 'restricted' or '...

How Coronavirus Has Affected UK Immigration

The Coronavirus outbreak around the globe has undoubtedly affected lives and... For Migrants either ...

How immigrants can find Tier 2 sponsoring jobs in the UK?

To find a Tier 2 sponsorship job in the UK you will have to apply to a company with a sponsor licenc...

What is Limited Leave to Remain in the UK?

Understand what limited leave to remain means in the UK and the difference between leave to remain a...

What happens after Brexit - and what is Article 50?

The mechanics of leaving the EU - Article 50 - All you need to know. ....

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR).New Changes To UK Family Migration (An Update On The Changes To Take Effect From The 6th Of July, 2018)

With Britain's immigration picture looking increasingly unclear because of Brexit. The British Gover...

28 days grace period - Period after the expiration of your visa

28 days grace period - All you need to know. The 28 days period is the period just after your visa e...

UK Will accept more unaccompanied child migrants - David Cameron

The UK has decided to accept more unaccompanied child migrants in the UK. This is coming from a back...

Theresa May: Britain Must Leave the European Convention on Human Rights

Theresa May suggests that the UK should remain in the UK but but out of the European Convention for ...

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My Fiance Has A Tier 2 Visa But Not ILR - Can I Join Her In The UK After We're Married?

The UK provides options for those Tier 2 General Visa holders with no ILR who are looking to bring t...

How Can An EU Citizen Get A British Passport - Brexit

Getting a British Passport as an EU/EEA Citizen is a possibility as long as you have lived in the UK...

Government Launches UK Immigration System Engagement Programme

The UK's immigration system has been overdue an update for some time. Our article sheds some light o...

Implications of the New Innovator Visa Immigration Route for Current Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Holders

If you're concerned about how the new Innovator Visa affects your existing visa, read our guide to s...

Why Can't Politicians Agree On Brexit?

Looking from the outside, it's clear to see that a consensus on Brexit is far from close to happenin...

Starting Up A Business In The UK As A Tier 1 Entrepreneur

Many would be business owners are interested in moving to the UK. The country has a rich history of ...

Can Article 50 be halted in its Tracks?

Wondering if Brexit can be stopped? Today in the High Court it was stated that the first challenge a...

Trapped - In or Out?

This article sheds light on the impact of Great Britian exiting the European Union on British Expats...

The implications of Brexit for UK Businesses

Ever wondered what will happen to businesses in the UK that relied on or benefit from access to Euro...

Working status and permanent residence

A person who is not working even though a family member of an EEA National cannot apply for permanen...

Five Myth About How EU Law affects the UK

A lot of misinformation provided by the leave campaign in the EU referendum enclosed the amount of U...

Loss of rights of appeal for extended family members on Residence Card - Sala (EFMs: Right of Appeal) [2016] UKUT 00411 (IAC)

Loss of rights of appeal for extended family members on Residence Card - Sala (EFMs: Right of Appeal...

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