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Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): Which UK Visas Lead to Settlement?
By Eve Loveman - Legal Associate

This post explains which visas are routes to settlement in the UK, the length of time you need to spend on each visa before you qualify for settlement, and whether you can combine this with time spent on other visas....

 (Please note, this post focuses on the rules for main applicants, rather than dependants. It does not cover settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.) What Is ‘Settlement’? As explained in our...

New Guidance Clarifies Long Residence ILR 548-Day Absence Rule
By Dr. Catherine Taroni - Immigration Barrister

Until 11 April 2024, 10 Year Long Residence Indefinite Leave to Remain applications required absences from the UK of no more than 18 months (548 days) in total, and 6 months (184 days) at one time.  On 11 April...

 2024, as discussed in my earlier post, the UK Home Office made Big Changes to the 10 Year Long Residence ILR Rules.  Since 11 April 2024, there has been confusion and many hoped that the 548 day limit had...

How to Apply for a British Passport From Outside The UK: Step-by-Step Application Guide
By Rosanna Atkinson - Legal Associate

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on applying for your first British passport from outside the UK. Obtaining your British passport will solidify your status as a citizen of the United Kingdom, as well as bestowing...

 you benefits associated with a British passport, as was explored in our previous blog. In this article we will steer you through each essential step of the British passport application process. From...

Travel outside the UK while waiting for an immigration decision
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

In This Article 1. Introduction to the Immigration Application Process 2. Travel Outside the UK While Waiting for an Immigration Decision 3. Can I Travel Outside the UK While Waiting for a Decision on My Immigration...

 Application 4. What Will Happen if I Travel Abroad While My Immigration Application Is Awaiting a Decision? 5. What Are the Consequences of My Immigration Application Being Withdrawn if I Travel Overseas...

British Nationality vs. Citizenship: Understanding the Key Differences
By Taya Sayekaya - Immigration Barrister

Although used interchangeably, British nationality and citizenship are not the same thing. In this first post, we will be exploring the difference between the two terms, identifying the six different types of British...

 nationality and proceeding to briefly look at some of these in further detail, including who they cover and the impact of holding each type of nationality.  What Is the Difference Between Nationality...

Hong Kong BN(O) Visa for Adult Dependant Relatives
By Stefania Patuto - Immigration Barrister

The BN(O) Adult Dependant Relative visa route is for the parent, grandparent, brother, sister, son or daughter of a person  of a BN(O) Status holder (or their dependent partner or household member). This...

 Guide is for Adult Dependent Relatives. We have separate guides for the other applicants:   Hong Kong BN(O) Visa for BNO Status Holders  Hong Kong BN(O) Visa for Dependent Partners of BNOs Hong Kong BN(O) Visa...

Changes to the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa for Adult Dependent Relatives
By Stefania Patuto - Immigration Barrister

The BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative visa route is for the parent, grandparent, brother, sister, son or daughter of a BN(O) Status holder (or their partner or household member). As outlined in our previous blog post,...

 the route previously allowed for Adult Dependent Relatives to apply with their Sponsor if they formed part of the household and were making the applications at the same time. This post set out the changes...

Returning Resident Visa Application Guide
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

The Returning Resident Visa is for individuals whose previous settlement in the UK has lapsed and who now wish to return to the UK to settle.  Appendix Returning Resident of the Immigration Rules sets out the...

 validity, suitability and eligibility requirements.  In this post, we will have a look at the requirements to apply for a Returning Resident Visa.  When Does My ILR or Settlement in the UK Lapse? The...

What Does ‘Ordinarily Resident’ or ‘Ordinary Residence’ Mean?
By Rosanna Atkinson - Legal Associate

In this post we will explore what the term ‘ordinarily resident’ means within UK immigration law.  The term ‘ordinarily resident’ or ‘ordinary residence’ is quite a broad term which is not...

 clearly defined within statute or within the Immigration Rules. Ordinary residence is relevant to a number of domains in the UK, such as immigration routes and accessing the NHS in England and...

How to Apply for a British Passport: Step-by-Step Application Guide
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on applying for your first British passport from within the UK. Acquiring British citizenship marks a significant milestone, but obtaining your passport solidifies your status...

 as a citizen of the United Kingdom. In this article we’ll walk you through each essential step of the British passport application process, from understanding eligibility criteria to gathering required...

Big Changes to the 10 Year Long Residence ILR Rules
By Dr. Catherine Taroni - Immigration Barrister

Since 11 April 2024, there has been a(nother) new Appendix to the Immigration Rules: Appendix Long Residence.   The Long Residence indefinite leave to remain route is for a person who has lived in the UK lawfully...

 and continuously for 10 years or more.  Long had the ‘long residence’ provisions been hidden in an all but abandoned section of the numbered Immigration Rules, and this route had been much litigated...

How to Register for British Citizenship With Another British Nationality
By Anna Bregstein - Immigration Barrister

For many individuals holding statuses such as British Overseas Territories Citizen, British Nationals (Overseas), British Overseas Citizen, British Subject, or British Protected Person, the prospect of...

 becoming a British Citizen holds significant importance and opportunity. In this article, we delve into the nuances of section 4(2) of the British Nationality Act 1981, examining eligibility to register as a British...
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