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How to Make a Valid UK Immigration Application

Certain requirements must be met in order for an immigration application to be valid. It is important to understand how to make a valid immigration application, as invalid applications can have significant consequences...

How to Vary an Existing Immigration Application

It is possible to vary an existing immigration application under the Immigration Rules, that is to submit another application whilst you already have an application pending. There are, however, certain complexities...

Applying for a UK Visa Outside Your Country of Residence

All entry clearance applications are made from outside the United Kingdom at the time of application. But what are the rules about what an applicant’s immigration status must be in a country in order to apply...

UK Government Announces Increase in Immigration Health Surcharge and Visa Fees

On 13 July 2023, the UK Government announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) will increase by 66%, from £624 to £1,035 per person per year for most main applicants. UK visa application fees are also...

What is a Biometric Residence Permit?

A Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) is an 86mm x 54mm polycarbonate card containing a chip to make it more secure against forgery and abuse.  A Biometric Residence Permit is proof of a right to reside, work...

UK Visa Application Supporting Documents Guidance

Embarking on the journey to obtain a UK visa is an exciting and often complex process. One crucial aspect that will play a significant role in the success of your UK visa application will be the compilation of documents...

How to Apply for an Exempt Vignette

UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) offers the exempt vignette to people who are exempt from immigration control. The Home Office recommends that in order to avoid delays on arrival in the UK, those who are exempt...

Upper Tribunal Considers Discretion to Defer Biometric Enrolment

In R (on the application of MRS and FS) v Entry Clearance Officer (Biometrics, Entry Clearance, Article 8) [2023] UKUT 00085 (IAC), in the context of judicial review proceedings, the Upper Tribunal...

A Guide to UK Visa Premium and Priority Services

UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) offers a ‘Priority Service’ and a ‘Super Priority Service’ for applicants who, for an additional fee, would like to receive a faster decision on their UK visa or settlement...

UK Government Announces Measures To Speed Up Immigration Decisions

As many UK visa applicants and those with appeals pending before the Immigration Tribunal continue to face delays in the immigration system, the UK Government has announced two measures that it hopes will speed...

Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) Guidance

In this post we look at Biometric Residence Permits or BRPs.  We look at what a Biometric Residence Permit is, who has to enrol biometric information, when a BRP is issued, travelling without a BRP and how to...

False Representations in UK Visa Applications

Making a UK visa or immigration application can be quite a lengthy, and at times stressful, endeavour, made even more so by the possibility of making mistakes. Whilst it is important to be thorough when making your...