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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...

The Seven-Year Child Reasonableness Test - NA (Bangladesh)

The Home Office used to have a concession called DP5/96 under which there was a presumption that a child who had lived in the UK for a continuous seven year period, and their parents, should not be removed from...

Guidance for Dependants of Tier 1 Migrants

In this post, we look at the entry clearance and leave to remain requirements for family members of Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) or Tier 1 (Investor) migrants under the Points Based System. Who is eligible to...

Family & Partner Visa English Language Requirement

In this post we look at the English language requirement for UK family and partner visas.  Whether you are applying for a spouse visa, civil partner visa, unmarried partner visa, fiance visa or proposed...

UK Parent Visa Relationship Requirements

Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules allows parents to join their children, under the age of 18, in the UK.  There are a number of relationship requirements, which differ slightly when applying for entry clearance...

BMA: Review Adult Dependent Relative Rule for Doctors

The British Medical Association, together with other leading medical bodies, has issued a call for the Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) rule to be amended to allow settled migrant doctors to bring adult relatives,...

New Coronavirus Policy for UK Spouse & Partner Visas

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to have a major impact on the UK and worldwide, the Home Office has updated its Covid-19 policy, coinciding with the start of a 4-week ‘lockdown’ in England on 05 November...

Implications of Coronavirus for UK Spouse Visas

The Coronavirus and Covid-19 disease are causing a devastating effect across the world. The situation can be especially stressful for individuals who are separated from family members or for those who are worried...