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Overstaying and 10 Years Long Residence ILR
By Dr. Catherine Taroni - Immigration Barrister

In order to qualify for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK on the ground of long residence, applicants need to satisfy UK Visas and Immigration that they have spent a period of at least 10 years residing...

in the UK continuously and lawfully.  In two recent cases, the Upper Tribunal and Court of Appeal have looked at overstaying and 10 years long residence ILR, with a particular focus on overstaying between...

Applying for further leave with no valid passport
By Geraldine Peterson - Immigration Barrister

There are a number of reasons why an applicant cannot provide a valid passport when making an application to the Home Office for further leave to remain in the UK.  Examples of this might be that an applicant...

has come into the UK clandestinely without ever having had a passport or was trafficked, and was subsequently recognised as a refugee.  In such cases obtaining a passport from the authorities in the home...

UK Ancestry Visa: the ‘employment’ or ‘seeking employment’ requirement
By Richmond Chambers -

In order to make a successful application under the UK Ancestry visa category, paragraph 186(iv) of the Immigration Rules requires that you must show that you can work and intend to take or seek employment...

in the UK. UK Ancestry Visa: the ’employment’ or ‘seeking employment’ requirement In order to meet this requirement, the Home Office must be satisfied that you either: have a job in the...

UK Visitor Visa (Tourism or Leisure) - Top 10 FAQs
By Richmond Chambers -

Most visitors to the UK will need to make an application for a UK visit visa from their country of residence, before travelling. In this post we answer some of the questions that are most frequently asked...

by individuals who wish to visit the UK as a Standard Visitor for the purpose of tourism or leisure. What are the eligibility requirements for a UK Visitor Visa application? In making an application for a UK...

What is a ‘relationship akin to marriage’?
By Gillian McCall - Barrister Partner

Under the Immigration Rules, a person who is British or Settled in the UK can bring their unmarried partner to the UK. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘partner visa’ or ‘de facto visa’. This is an option...

that more couples are currently considering, partly due to the ongoing restrictions around the world on wedding ceremonies due to covid-19.  In some cases, it will be a better option for a person to...

British Citizenship Application Refused - What Now?
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

The requirements to become a British citizen are set out in British Nationality Law; the relevant law is mainly in the British Nationality Act 1981. Some children and adult applicants may be entitled to register...

as British citizens, provided they meet the relevant requirements. Other applicants will rely on the Secretary of State’s discretion to either be registered (children) or be naturalised (adults) as a...

How to Apply For ILR as a Skilled Worker
By Georgina Griggs - Immigration Barrister

Below is our Guide to applying for indefinite leave to remain as a Skilled Worker or Tier 2 (General)  Migrant. Tier 2 (General) Migrants are now called Skilled Workers, since 1 December 2020. Therefore, the same...

Immigration Rules (Appendix Skilled Worker) apply to Tier 2 (General) Migrants as to Skilled Workers granted on or after 1 December 2020.  Skilled Workers (and their dependents) are on a 5-year route to...

Extending a Student Visa: The Academic Progression Requirement Explained
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

If you have previously been granted permission as a Student or a Tier 4 (General) Student and you are applying from within the UK to study a further course in the UK, you may need to satisfy the...

academic progression requirement.  The academic progression requirement is in place to ensure that students who wish to undertake further studies are progressing academically. What is the Academic Progression...

Private Life (Adult Dependent Relative) Appeal Allowed
By Jasmine Theilgaard - Immigration Barrister

In May 2022 Alexandra Pease and Jasmine Theilgaard, working together with Bernie Wood and Olivia Waddell and our dedicated team of legal associates, achieved a successful result on behalf of our client. ...

She had entered the UK as a visitor, her health had deteriorated during the Covid-19 period and her family were deeply concerned, as was she, about her ability to return to Georgia without support. The matter...

Graduate Immigration Route For Post-Study Work
By Stefania Patuto - Immigration Barrister

As we set out in an earlier article, a new immigration route for graduates was announced on 11 September 2019. The Graduate Immigration Route will enable international students to work in the UK for two years after...

they have completed their studies. While the Graduate Immigration Route is not yet open, some further details about the route have been provided.  When will the Graduate Immigration Route open?  The new...

Sponsor Licence Suspended - What's Next?
By Dr. Catherine Taroni - Immigration Barrister

There are a number of potential outcomes following the investigation during the period of a sponsor licence suspension. Appropriate action may include one or more the following: Reinstate your sponsor...

licence with an A-rating; Reinstate your sponsor licence with a B-rating (and issue you with an action plan); Prevent you from assigning any new CoS; Prevent the use of any assigned, but unused, CoS; or Revoke your...

Sponsor Licence Suspended - What To Do Now
By Georgina Griggs - Immigration Barrister

Knowing what duties and responsibilities come with having a sponsor licence are essential. If a sponsor fails to understand and comply with these duties, they are putting their licence, and the visa / permission...

of their sponsored staff at risk. You can read more about the duties of sponsorship here.  What Happens if We Fail to Comply With Our Sponsor Licence Duties? If you fail to comply with your sponsorship...
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