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Private Life (Adult Dependent Relative) Appeal Allowed

In May 2022 Alexandra Pease and Jasmine Theilgaard, working together with Bernie Wood and Olivia Waddell and our dedicated team of legal associates, achieved a successful result on behalf of our client. ...

Cash savings and the financial requirement under Appendix FM

Cash savings may be relied upon to meet the whole or part of the financial requirement under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.

Genuine and Subsisting Relationship Requirement

Several UK visa routes, such as the Spouse Visa, Civil Partner Visa and Unmarried Partner Visa, require applicants to demonstrate that their relationship is ‘genuine and subsisting’.  Dependents of individuals...

Adult Dependent Relative Visa: Medical Evidence

The requirements for an Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa are set out in Section EC-DR of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. In this post we explore what medical evidence may be required to support an application...

Unmarried Partner Visa - Top 10 FAQs

The Immigration Rules recognise couples who are in long term relationships but are not married with the option to apply for an Unmarried Partner visa. The Unmarried Partner visa category is available for long term...

New Immigration Rules on Public Funds & Children

On 20 June 2022, a new paragraph (GEN.1.11A) to Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules will take effect, giving further clarity to the use of public funds by those responsible for the care of children, who otherwise,...

Apply for ILR as a Victim of Domestic Abuse: Part 2

This is the second part of a practical guide to applying for ILR as a victim of domestic abuse. It will address frequently asked questions about the DVILR route.  Please follow this link to Part 1 of this Practical...

Apply for ILR as a Victim of Domestic Abuse: Part 1

This two-part blog post will lead you step-by-step through the process of applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a Victim of Domestic Abuse under Section D-DVILR.1.1 of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.  At...

Ukraine: Home Office Temporary Visa Concessions

In response to the deteriorating situation in Ukraine, the Home Office has introduced a temporary visa concession for non-British family members of British nationals who usually live in Ukraine, as well as concessions...

Residence requirements for Partners

Unlike most visa routes, partner visas do not have any specific residence requirements or prescribed limits on the number of days of absences from the UK.  However, despite the absence of a residence requirement...

Apply for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa: Top 10 FAQs

The Adult Dependent Relative visa category is for those who wish to settle in the UK as adult dependent relatives of British citizens, persons present and settled in the UK, persons with limited leave to remain...

Using DNA Test Evidence in Immigration Cases

Many immigration applications require proof of a family relationship. Although such relationships can often be proven through documentary evidence, there are some circumstances in which such evidence will not...