Increased application fees from 24 July 2024
The most recent increase in application fees took effect from 24 July 2024. The fee for applications for leave to…
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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…
Partner visa minimum income requirement is going up
On 4 December 2023 the Home Secretary announced that the minimum income requirement for UK partner visas would go up…
Why does my residence permit expire on 31 December 2024?
If you are granted leave to remain in the UK, you will normally receive an email or letter that tells…
Immigration Health Surcharge will increase in January 2024
The Immigration Health Surcharge will increase on or after 16 January 2024, the Government has announced in the draft Immigration…
UK visa fee increases
Fees for UK immigration and nationality applications will increase from 4 October 2023. The new fees are set out on…
Get a faster UK immigration decision
The time it takes to receive a decision on your UK immigration application can be unpredictable. If you need to…
Long residence in the UK
If you have built up a period of long residence in the UK, you might be able to apply for…
Changes to the Immigration Rules
On 22 October, the Government announced changes to the Immigration Rules: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/statement-of-changes-to-the-immigration-rules-hc-813-22-october-2020 There will be four new immigration routes: Hong…
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…