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New Rules for UK Visitors: Working on a Visit Visa

In This Article  Introduction Greater Clarity on Remote Working as a Visitor Intra-Corporate Activities: Direct Client Work Research by Scientists, Researchers and Academics Permitted Activities for Legal Professionals Contact...

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. This evaluation ensures that applicants are genuinely...

UK Student Visa Conditions, Rules and Restrictions

The Student Visa route is for applicants who are 16 or over and wish to study on a further or higher education course in the UK. Applicants who are between 4 and 17 years old and looking to study at an independent...

How to Apply for an Overseas Domestic Worker Visa

The Overseas Domestic Worker Visa allows domestic staff working in a private household to enter the UK and continue their employment for up to 6 months. This route is suitable for domestic workers in circumstances...

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...

UK Adoption Visa Guide: Bringing a Child to the UK for Adoption

The UK’s immigration landscape saw a significant update this year with the introduction of Appendix Adoption, replacing the relevant provisions within Part 8 of the Immigration Rules. Appendix Adoption streamlines...

New Caseworker Guidance: Coronavirus Extension Concession and Exceptional Assurance Concession

On 9 April 2024, the Home Office published new guidance for caseworkers handling immigration applications impacted by the Coronavirus Extension Concession (CEC) and Exceptional Assurance (EA) Concession. This guidance...

How to Withdraw a UK Immigration Application

There are various reasons why you may need to withdraw an immigration application. Perhaps an emergency has arisen prompting a change of plans? Or maybe you noticed that you made a mistake filling out the form? Conversely,...

How to Apply for a British Passport From Outside The UK: Step-by-Step Application Guide

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on applying for your first British passport from outside the UK. Obtaining your British passport will solidify your status as a citizen of the United Kingdom, as well as bestowing...

How Victims of Domestic Violence Can Apply For ILE From Abroad

As addressed in part 1 of this three part series, the collaboration, campaigning and strategic litigation brought by a coalition of actors supporting victims of domestic violence, led to the landmark ruling of AM...

High Court: Failure to Provide Proof of Section 3C Status Unlawful

In a judgment handed down on 07 June 2024, the High Court in R (on the application of Refugee and Migrant Forum of Essex and London and Cecilia Adjei) v Secretary of State for the Home Department, [2024] EWHC 1374...