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UK Unmarried Partner Visa: Does Cohabitation Still Matter?
By Richmond Chambers -

In This Article 1. Navigating the Cohabitation Expectation 2. Is Cohabitation Still an Unwritten Requirement for Unmarried Partner Visas? 3. Immigration Barriers: When Visa Status Prevents Living Together 4. Work...

 and Study Commitments: How Employment Obligations Can Prevent Cohabitation 5. Cultural and Religious Factors: How Customs and Traditions Can Affect Cohabitation 6. Challenges for LGBTQIA+ Couples: Legal and...

UK Immigration Rules: A Comprehensive Guide 2025 
By David Zuther - Legal Associate

In this Article 1. Introduction to the UK Immigration Rules 2. What are the UK Immigration Rules? 3. The Legal Basis for the Immigration Rules 4. The Role of Home Office Guidance 5. Influence of Home Office Guidance 6....

 Conclusion: Navigating the Complexity of the Immigration Rules 7. Contact Our Immigration Barristers 8. Frequently Asked Questions 9. Glossary 10. Additional Resources 1. Introduction to the UK...

New Guidance Clarifies Long Residence ILR 548-Day Absence Rule
By Dr. Catherine Taroni - Immigration Barrister

Until 11 April 2024, 10 Year Long Residence Indefinite Leave to Remain applications required absences from the UK of no more than 18 months (548 days) in total, and 6 months (184 days) at one time.  On 11 April...

 2024, as discussed in my earlier post, the UK Home Office made Big Changes to the 10 Year Long Residence ILR Rules.  Since 11 April 2024, there has been confusion and many hoped that the 548 day limit had...

New Guidance on Varying a Settlement ILR Application and Granting Permission to Stay
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

The Home Office has published new guidance on when a decision maker should vary an application for settlement/indefinite leave to remain and grant permission to stay instead. Settlement: guidance on when to vary...

 a settlement application and grant permission to stay, Version 1.0 was published for Home Office staff on 24 June 2022.   Which Applications Does the Guidance Apply to? The new guidance on varying a...

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