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Exceptional Circumstances in Appendix FM Family Visa Applications

Paragraph GEN.3.2. of Appendix FM represents an exception to the requirements of Appendix FM by potentially allowing an application for entry clearance or leave to remain to be granted where a refusal would constitute...

Third Party Support in Appendix FM Applications

For those applying for entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a partner under Appendix FM, strict financial requirements must be met to qualify.

UK eVisa Rollout: Key Updates and Guidance

A UK eVisa is a secure digital record of a person’s immigration status, replacing physical documents like BRPs and showing visa type, duration, and conditions such as work or study rights.

Good Character Guidance for British Citizenship: 2025 Updates

The Home Office’s new good character guidance for British citizenship, published in February 2025, has faced controversy, legal challenges, and uncertainty over promised changes.

ILR in the UK Based on Family Relationships

This article covers 5-year family-based routes to ILR, other settlement paths, and the 10-year long residence route in the UK, not included in our previous article on quickest ILR routes.

UK Temporary Shortage List Guidance 2025

On 12 May 2025, the government published the Immigration White Paper ‘Restoring Control over the Immigration System,’ announcing raised skills and salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas, effective 22 July 2025.

Family Life in Adult Dependent Relative Visa Applications

In cases where an individual is unable to satisfy Adult Dependent Relative Visa rules, decision-makers must assess if Article 8 ‘family life’ applies, which is not automatic.

EUSS Changes July 2025: New 30-Month Rule for Settled Status

From 16 July 2025, applicants for Settled Status can rely on any 30 months of residence in the last 60 months, offering greater flexibility for those with gaps in residence.

How to Apply for a UK Visa From the USA: July 2025 Updates

To make a UK visa application from the USA, you must complete an online form, pay the fee, and book a biometric appointment for photo and fingerprints as part of the process.

Adult Dependent Relative Visa: Proving Unavailability of Care

In Adult Dependent Relative visa applications, an applicant must prove the care they need is unavailable or unaffordable in their country, which can be challenging without specified evidence rules.

Are You Suitable for Family Settlement (ILR) in the UK? (Part 2)

This is the second part of a two-part series on the suitability requirements for settlement or indefinite leave to remain (ILR) applications in the UK.

Satisfying the Appendix FM Partner Visa Financial Requirement Based on Employment Income (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this guide to the Appendix FM Partner and Family Visa financial requirement, we examined the evidential standards for applicants relying on Category A income.