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Client Success: Unmarried Partner Visa Secured for Long-Distance Couple

Long-distance relationships can be challenging, particularly when faced with the complexities of UK immigration rules. Recently, Stefania Patuto, Immigration Barrister at Richmond Chambers, successfully...

Ukraine Visa Schemes: Key Updates and Changes

In This Article 1. Overview of the Ukraine Visa Schemes 2. Introduction of the Ukraine Permission Extension 3. Closure of the Ukraine Extension Scheme 4. End of Open-Ended Permission to Travel (PTT) Letters 5. Time...

The Impact of Partners on Adult Dependent Relative Visa Eligibility

In This Article 1. Adult Dependent Relative Visa: Key Requirements Explained 2. Scenario #1: Your Grandmother Requires Care But Your Grandfather Does Not 3. Dependency Requirements Under ADR 5.2 4. Meeting the...

New Practice Direction for Immigration and Asylum Appeals

In This Article 1. Introduction: New Practice Direction for Immigration Appeals 2. Purpose of the Updated Practice Direction 3. Page Limits in the Practice Direction for Immigration Appeals 4. Requirements...

A Guide to Home Office Marriage Investigations 

In This Article 1. Understanding Home Office Marriage Investigations 2. Referral and Investigation Criteria Under the Immigration Act 2014 3. What Are Sham Marriages? 4. The Marriage Investigation Process:...

Global Talent Film & TV Visa or Tier 5 Creative Visa?

In This Article 1. Understanding the Global Talent Film and TV Visa 2. Pros and Cons of the Global Talent Film and Television Visa 3. Eligibility Criteria for a Global Talent Film & TV Visa 4. Endorsement Process...

From BRPs to eVisas: The UK's Digital Immigration Transition

In This Article 1. Introduction to eVisas 2. What Is an eVisa? A Digital Record of Immigration Status 3. Why Are eVisas Important? A Look at the Benefits 4. Who Needs an eVisa? Understanding the Affected Groups 5....

Life in the UK Test - What Is It and When Is It Required?

In This Article 1. Introduction to the Life in the UK Test 2. Exemptions from the Life in the UK Test 3. Booking the Test 4. Structure of the Test 5. Preparing for the Test 6. Failing the Test 7. Past Investigation...

UK Visit Visa Refusals: A Guide To Common Issues and Solutions

In This Article 1. Introduction: Understanding UK Visit Visas 2. Purpose of the Visit: Why Clarity Matters for Your Visit Visa 3. Evidential Burden: Proving Your Visit Visa Case 4. The Genuine Visitor Requirement...

10-Year Long Residence ILR: A Guide to Settlement

If you have been in the UK for 10 years, you  may be eligible to submit an application for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) under the 10-Year...

UK Expansion Worker Visa: Eligibility and Requirements

In This Article 1. Overview of the UK Expansion Worker Visa Route 2. UK Expansion Worker Visa – Sponsorship Requirement 3. Overseas Work Experience Requirement for the UK Expansion Worker Visa 4. Job Skill Level...

What Is the Quickest Way to Settle in the UK?

In This Article 1. Settlement Routes for Persons Entering the UK 2. Settle In the UK After 2 Years 3. Settle In the UK After 3 Years 4. Settle In the UK After 5 Years 5. Settlement Routes for Persons Already...