What is “earned settlement” and how will it affect you?
What is earned settlement and how will it affect you? The Government plans to increase the normal period required for settlement from five to ten years.
Family visa
Review of family visa financial requirements
The Government has instructed the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review the financial requirements for family visa applicants within the…
Can a long-term overstayer apply for settlement as a victim of domestic abuse?
Overstaying and delay do not necessarily prevent settlement The Immigration Rules make some provision for visa-holders who are victims of…
UK Visa processing times
UK Visas & Immigration is warning applicants that it is taking longer than to process visa applications made from outside…
Immigration advice for Ukrainian nationals
A group of lawyers has set up the Ukraine Advice Project UK, a free advice service for Ukrainian nationals looking…
New visa route for Hong Kong BN(O)s
I previously wrote about the status of “British National (Overseas)”, held by approximately 2.9 million people. (What does it mean…
What does it mean to be a British National (Overseas)?
In response to China’s planned changes to security laws in Hong Kong, the UK Government is reported to be considering…
What is the Immigration Health Surcharge?
Priti Patel has confirmed that only some workers in the health and care systems will benefit from an exemption from…
Immigration and domestic violence
If your permission to be in the UK is tied to your British or settled partner, what happens if your…
Testing times: English language tests during coronavirus lockdown
When you apply for a UK visa or leave to remain, you might have to take an approved Secure English…