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ILR After 5 Years Residence in the UK
By Stefania Patuto - Immigration Barrister

In This Article 1. Introduction 2. Indefinite Leave to Remain ILR After 5 Years 3. Indefinite Leave to Remain After Less Than 5 Years 4. ILR After 5 Years by Combining Different Immigration Categories 5. ILR...

180 Day Rule 6. Calculating the 180 Day ILR Rule 7. Excessive Absences and the ILR 180 Day Rule 8. British Citizenship after ILR 9. Contact Our ILR Application Immigration Lawyers 10. Frequently Asked...

How to Apply for a Long-Term UK Visitor Visa
By Richmond Chambers -

Welcome to our guide on navigating the intricacies of applying for a UK Long-Term Visitor Visa. Whether you’re seeking to explore the UK’s historical treasures, pursue educational opportunities, or reunite...

with loved ones, the United Kingdom offers a wealth of experiences for extended stays. However, embarking on this journey requires a clear understanding of the application process, eligibility...

University Marking Boycott and Graduate Visa Applications
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

Across the UK, 145 institutions have been impacted by the University and College Union’s boycott which began on 20 April 2023. This has meant that marking and assessment activities have been limited across...

the board. Many students currently in the UK on Student visas will intend to switch into the Graduate visa upon the completion of their studies. However, it is a requirement of the Graduate visa that an...

Refugee Family Reunion - Top 6 FAQ's
By Emilia Cieslak - Legal Associate

Currently, government policy regarding asylum places a lot of emphasis on ‘safe and legal routes’ and reducing the numbers of people arriving in the UK via unsafe journeys. This is the stated purpose of the recent...

Illegal Migration Act 2023.  Therefore, in this post we answer some frequently asked questions about the Refugee Family Reunion route, one of the main ‘safe and legal’ routes available.   1. Who...

SIAC Can Make Findings in Deprivation Appeals
By Alex Papasotiriou - Immigration Barrister

In U3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 811, the Court of Appeal resolved the purported conundrum formed by the notion that, whilst deprivation appeals (before SIAC) are governed...

by administrative law principles, they also involve the consideration of evidence that was not before the decision-maker at the time of the decision. It was confirmed that, if it considers that it can...

Updated UK Returning Resident Visa Rules 2023
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

In September 2022 we published ‘UK Returning Resident Visa – A Practical Guide’ in two parts: part 1 and part 2.  This post examines the recent changes to this category and updates the previous articles.  Prior...

to 2023 the Immigration Rules for returning residents were amended in 2018. What Are the Rules for Returning Residents? If you held Indefinite Leave to Enter or Remain when you last left...

How Is Article 8 Considered in Appendix Private Life Applications?
By Richmond Chambers -

Private Life Applications refer to a particular type of immigration route, governed by the rules contained in Appendix Private Life. It is somewhat different to other types of immigration applications as it allows...

an individual to make an application to stay in the UK on the basis that they have built up ‘private life ties’ whilst residing here. Therefore, the concept of ‘private life’, which is a right...

Switching from a Start-up Visa to an Innovator Founder Visa
By Taya Sayekaya - Immigration Barrister

In a previous post we discussed how to switch from an Innovator Visa to an Innovator Founder Visa.  This post will focus on switching from the Start-Up route to the Innovator Founder route. Applicants can switch...

on the basis of having had a business previously endorsed for the Start-up route (“same business”) or on the basis of having a new business endorsed. The requirements are slightly different depending on...

Applying for an Adult Dependent Relative Visa After an Unsuccessful Appeal
By Richmond Chambers -

Your adult dependent relative (‘ADR’) visa application is denied. Your appeals are dismissed. Your options are exhausted. And your loved one is still without a UK visa. Now what? Facing this...

predicament, many clients turn to us for help. While a fresh ADR application might be an option, it’s advisable to consult a legal professional first. Our barristers can advise you on your options at this stage.  A...

Innovator Founder Visa Endorsement Guidance
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

The Innovator Founder route was introduced on 13 April 2023. It replaces the previous Innovator visa and Start-Up visa routes. An initial Innovator Founder visa is valid for three years and can be extended. It allows...

applicants to bring dependent partners and children with them to the UK.  In this post we look at the process of applying for endorsement as an Innovator Founder, including the criteria for endorsement...

UK Transit Visas: Frequently Asked Questions
By Emilia Cieslak - Legal Associate

While many of our clients are intending to settle in the UK, we realise that for some it is very important to enter the UK for a much, much shorter period. Even if you are just going in and out at the...

airport you may still need a visa. Therefore, this post will answer some frequently asked questions about UK transit visas.  Frequently Asked Questions About UK Transit Visas 1.Who needs to apply for a UK transit...

More Changes to UK Immigration Rules Announced
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

In the space of two days last week the Home Office published two statements of changes to the Immigration Rules.  The first Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1496) was published on 17 July 2023,...

followed by a second Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 1715) on 19 July 2023. In this post we highlight some of the key changes to the Immigration Rules that applicants should be aware of,...
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