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Proposed Changes to ILR: What UK Businesses Need to Know

In This Article 1. Legal Implications of a 10-Year Route to Indefinite Leave to Remain 2. Practical Challenges for Employers and Sponsored Workers 3. Uncertainty Around Implementation: No Transitional Provisions...

Global Talent Visa Earnings Requirement for Extension and ILR

In This Article 1. Overview of Global Talent Visa Earnings Requirement in the UK 2. What Is the Earnings Requirement for the Extension of My Global Talent Visa? 3. What Is the Earnings Requirement for Indefinite...

Tier 1 Entrepreneur ILR: Genuine Entrepreneur Requirement

In This Article 1. Tier 1 Entrepreneur Settlement: Key Deadlines and Genuine Requirement Overview 2. Understanding the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Genuine Entrepreneur Requirement 3. Demonstrating Genuine Business Activity:...

Are You Suitable for Family Settlement (ILR) in the UK? (Part 1)

In This Article 1. Understanding Settlement Requirements 2. Suitability for Settlement on the 5-Year Family Route 3. ‘Must Refuse’ Cases 4. ‘Should Normally Refuse’ Cases 5. ‘May Refuse’ Cases 6....

Client Success: Overcoming Tax Challenges to Secure British Citizenship

At Richmond Chambers, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal support to our clients, especially when navigating the complexities of immigration law. A recent success highlights the diligence and expertise...

Continuous Residence: Calculating Absences for ILR Applications

In This Article 1. Continuous Residence for ILR Applications 2. ILR Continuous Residence: Key Rules and Eligibility Criteria 3. How to Track and Calculate Your UK Absences for ILR 4. ILR Absence Rules: How...

Partner Visa Extension & ILR Application Top Tips

In This Article 1. Planning Ahead for Partner Visa Applications 2. Key Dates and Timing for Partner Visa Renewals 3. Making a Valid Partner Visa Application 4. Providing Updated Evidence for Partner Visa Applications 5....

Client Success: Achieving ILR as an Unmarried Partner with Complex Finances

At Richmond Chambers, we pride ourselves on guiding our clients through complex immigration processes. Recently, immigration barrister partner Gillian McCall assisted a client to successfully obtain Indefinite...

10-Year Long Residence ILR: A Guide to Settlement

In This Article 1. What Is 10-Year Long Residence ILR? 2. Continuous Residence Defined for 10-Year Long Residence ILR 3. Absence Rules for 10-Year Long Residence ILR 4. What if I Have Excess Absences? 5....

Permitted Absences Under Appendix Continuous Residence

In This Article Introduction What are ‘Permitted Absences’? How to Prove a Permitted Absence What Happens if an Application Is Refused Because an Absence Is Not Accepted to Be a Permitted Absence? Contact...

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): Which UK Visas Lead to Settlement?

This post explains which visas are routes to settlement in the UK, the length of time you need to spend on each visa before you qualify for settlement, and whether you can combine this with time spent on other visas....

New Guidance Clarifies Long Residence ILR 548-Day Absence Rule

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...