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Self-Employment Income and the Partner Visa Financial Requirement
By Bernard Wood - Immigration Barrister

There are a number of ways in which the financial requirement of Appendix FM can be met when making an application for entry clearance or leave to remain as a partner.  This post will focus on how the financial...

requirement may be met by relying on income from self-employment and outline some of the relevant factors to consider.  The Immigration Rules set out the general financial requirement of a gross annual...

Spouse & Partner Visa Financial Requirement: Company Director
By Georgina Griggs - Immigration Barrister

When applying for entry clearance or leave to remain as a spouse, civil partner, unmarried partner, fiance or proposed civil partner, an applicant has to show how they meet the partner visa financial requirement...

of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.  There are many ways in which the Appendix FM financial requirement can be met, one of which is through earnings from being a director or an employee of a specified...

Family & Partner Visa Financial Requirement: Cash Savings
By Bernard Wood - Immigration Barrister

The financial requirement for partner, parent and child visa applications is set out in Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules as a  gross annual income of at least £29,000. One way in which the financial requirement...

can be met is through reliance on cash savings, under Category D. The level of cash savings required may vary if cash savings are to be combined with another permitted source of income or if it is an...

eVisa System: Check Your Digital UK Immigration Status Online
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

As we have seen in recent years, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have developed and are implementing a digital immigration system. In summary, this means replacing physical documents with an online record of a migrant’s...

immigration status.  This is known as an eVisa.  From 1 January 2020, applicants who were granted five years limited leave to remain started to receive Biometric Residence Permits endorsed with...

Alternatives to Enroling Biometrics in UK Visa Applications
By David Zuther - Legal Associate

When making a UK immigration or citizenship application, an applicant will usually be required to enrol their biometric information (fingerprints and facial images). Whether applying in-country or from overseas,...

this will require applicants to schedule and attend a physical appointment, unless they are able to use the UK Immigration: ID Check app.  Complying with a requirement to attend an appointment and enrol...

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...

Sponsor Duties: A Guide to Record Keeping and Compliance
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

Navigating the intricacies of sponsorship obligations can be a daunting task for businesses and organisations alike. Among the myriad of responsibilities, one duty stands out: record keeping. As a licensed sponsor,...

it is imperative to maintain meticulous documentation in compliance with regulations set forth by the Home Office. Appendix D serves as a roadmap, outlining the specific documents to be retained and the...

How to Apply for ILR as a Bereaved Partner
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

Prior to 31 January 2024, Section BPILR: Indefinite leave to remain (settlement) as a Bereaved Partner of Appendix FM, allowed for an application for ILR as a Bereaved Partner to be made where an applicant...

had lost their partner before they had settled in the UK.  On 31 January 2024, Appendix Bereaved Partner was introduced into the Immigration Rules. This new Appendix makes provisions for a dependent child of a...

NHS Access: A Migrant's Guide to Healthcare in England
By Rosanna Atkinson - Legal Associate

Embarking on a journey to a new country involves a multitude of considerations, one of the most crucial being access to healthcare. For migrants arriving in England, navigating the intricacies of the National...

Health Service (NHS) is essential for ensuring their well-being and that of their families. However, understanding the nuances of NHS access can often be a daunting task, with various visa categories and...

Applying for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a Victim of Domestic Violence or Abuse
By Richmond Chambers -

The collaboration, campaigning and strategic litigation brought by a coalition of actors supporting victims of domestic violence, led to the landmark ruling of AM v SSHD [2022] EWHC 2591 (Admin), which found that...

the previous Immigration Rules relating to victims of domestic violence were unlawful as they discriminated against victims outside of the UK. Following this High Court decision, as part of recent changes...

Updated Guidance on Late EU Settlement Scheme Applications
By Eve Loveman - Legal Associate

Our previous post summarised Home Office guidance on what counts as reasonable grounds for making a late application to the EU Settlement Scheme.  As of 16 January 2024, the Home Office guidance was updated again....

This post focuses on updated guidance for those who did not realise they needed to make an application to the EU Settlement Scheme, and are now applying late.  In particular, this affects those applying...

Why Does My BRP Expire on 31 December 2024?
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

If you have been granted indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the past few years, you will probably have been issued with a Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) with an expiry date of 31 December 2024. From 1 January...

2020, applicants who are granted five years limited leave to remain have also started to receive BRP’s endorsed with an expiry date of 31 December 2024.  If this applies to you, you may be concerned that...
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