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Client Success: Securing a UK Spouse Visa for a US Citizen

At Richmond Chambers, we take pride in helping families navigate the complexities of UK immigration law. In this case, Barrister Partner Alexandra Pease and Immigration Barrister Alexander Papasotiriou assisted...

Client Success: Spouse Visa Extended With Minimal UK Residence

Navigating the UK’s spouse visa requirements can often present unique challenges, especially for clients with complex personal or professional circumstances. Immigration Barrister Dr. Catherine Taroni recently...

Partner Visa Extension & ILR Application Top Tips

In This Article 1. Planning Ahead for Partner Visa Applications 2. Key Dates and Timing for Partner Visa Renewals 3. Making a Valid Partner Visa Application 4. Providing Updated Evidence for Partner Visa Applications 5....

Client Success: Spouse Visa Approval for a Smooth UK Move

At Richmond Chambers, we are proud to help clients navigate complex immigration processes and achieve successful outcomes, no matter how challenging the circumstances may seem. Recently, Dr. Catherine Taroni,...

How to Get Married in the UK: Choosing the Right Visa for Marriage

In This Article 1. Getting Married in the UK: Avoiding Visa Delays and Mistakes 2. Getting Married in the UK as a Visitor 3. Fiance Visa: The First Step to Marrying and Settling in the UK 4. Unmarried Partner...

Client Success: Overcoming Immigration History Challenges for a UK Spouse Visa

At Richmond Chambers, we are experienced in navigating the complexities of UK immigration law, including cases involving prior breaches of immigration conditions. Recently, Lucy Katko, Immigration Barrister...

A Guide to Home Office Marriage Investigations 

In This Article 1. Understanding Home Office Marriage Investigations 2. Referral and Investigation Criteria Under the Immigration Act 2014 3. What Are Sham Marriages? 4. The Marriage Investigation Process:...

UK Partner and Family Visa Financial Requirements Explained

In This Article 1. Understanding the Financial Requirement for UK Partner and Family Visas 2. Category A: Financial Requirement for Salaried and Non-Salaried Employment 3. Returning Sponsors/Partners: Financial...

Criminal Convictions and UK Partner & Family Visa Applications

In This Article 1. Impact of Criminal Convictions on Appendix FM Applications 2. General Rules on Criminality in UK Immigration and Appendix FM 3. Criminality Under Appendix FM – How It Differs from General...

UK Family Visa Financial Requirement: State Benefits and Entitlements

This post explores the requirements for a Sponsor who wishes to sponsor family members to join them or remain with them in the UK, but relies on income from certain entitlements or benefits received due to disability,...

Appendix FM Financial Requirement: Less Than 6 Months’ Payslips?

It is a common misconception that an application by a spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner or fiancé under Appendix FM, which relies on the UK-based Sponsor’s income from employment (or the...

Meeting the Spouse Visa Financial Requirement as a Director of a Limited Company

In July 2012, following on from the report from the Migration Advisory Committee, a minimum income threshold was introduced in respect of sponsorship under the family migration route as set out within Appendix...