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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.

UK Partner & Family Visa Financial Requirement: Employment Income

Navigating UK immigration law can be daunting, particularly when meeting the stringent Appendix FM partner and family visa financial requirements for employment-based applicants.

Skilled Worker Visa Reforms: New Skill & Salary Thresholds Announced

Following the Immigration White Paper in May 2025, on 01 July 2025, the Home Secretary announced rising skills and salary thresholds and cuts to eligible Skilled Worker visa occupations.

Closed UK Visas Routes and Alternative Immigration Options

In This Article 1. Closure of the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa 2. Alternatives to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa: Innovator Founder and Self-Sponsorship Options 3. Closure of the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa 4. Alternatives...

Losing Your Job As A Sponsored Skilled Worker

In This Article 1. Introduction to the Skilled Worker Route 2. I Am A Skilled Worker, How Long Do I Have to Decide What To Do? 3. Can I Switch to Another Visa Route? 4. Can I Stay on the Skilled Worker Route? 5....

How to Satisfy the Partner Visa Financial Requirement as a Company Director

In This Article 1. Partner Visa Financial Requirement as a Company Director 2. Category G: Using an Average of the Last Two Financial Years 3. Required Financial Documents for Company Directors Under Appendix...

Requirements for Indefinite Leave as a Spouse

In This Article 1. ILR Eligibility Requirements for Spouses and Partners 2. Meeting the ILR Financial Requirement as a Spouse or Partner 3. Cash Savings for ILR: How the Rules Differ from Earlier Applications 4....

UK Graduate Visa: Requirements and Reforms (May 2025 Update)

Introduced in July 2021, the UK Graduate Visa route allows international students to remain in the UK after completing an eligible qualification.