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Client Success: Settlement for an Exceptionally Promising Young Artist

An exceptionally promising young artist has secured Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after more than a decade of living, studying and creating in the UK.

Spouse & Partner Visa Financial Requirement: Sponsor Not Working

If your Sponsor is not working, perhaps because he or she is retired, it may initially seem difficult to meet the UK spouse or partner visa financial requirement in Appendix FM, which currently requires a minimum income of £29,000 per year.

Client Success: Unmarried Partners Without Cohabitation

Immigration Barrister Isabella Reynard recently represented a couple seeking entry clearance as unmarried partners in a situation that carried inherent risk from the outset.

How Are Sponsor Licence Applications Assessed?

When you are preparing your application for a Sponsor Licence, there are various factors to consider. This article focuses on the key areas when assessing Sponsor Licence applications.

UK Visa Processing & Decision Waiting Times 2026

Looking for information on UK visa processing and decision waiting times? UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) has published service standards for waiting times for decisions on visa and immigration applications. 

Certificates of Sponsorship: All You Need to Know

A Certificate of Sponsorship (“CoS”) is an electronic certificate which must be assigned for each migrant worker who wishes to apply under a relevant sponsored worker route.

A Guide to Working in the UK on a Student Visa

While studying in the UK, many international students seek to undertake employment, work placements or volunteer work. Students who hold...

Residence Requirements for Partners

Unlike most visa routes, partner visas (including those meeting the definition of partner as an unmarried partner or spouse) do not have any specific residence requirements or prescribed limits on the number of days of absences from the UK. 

Full UK ETA Enforcement Announced for February 2026

On 24 November 2025, the Home Office confirmed that from 25 February 2026 the UK will move to full enforcement of the ETA scheme for non-visa nationals.

UK Asylum Reforms 2025: Restoring Order and Control?

The Government has announced major reforms to the UK asylum system. “Restoring Order and Control” details changes to how refugees are protected and asylum claims handled.

What is a 'Genuine Student'?: A Guide for UK Student Visa Applicants

When applying for a Student or Child Student visa under the UK’s Student Route, one of the critical assessments you will face is the Genuine Student requirement.

Earned Settlement: What the 10-Year Proposal Means

In a Commons statement, the Home Secretary announced a shift from the five-year ILR route to a 10-year baseline with potential for Earned Settlement.