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Changes to the UK Student Visa Rules For Dependants

On 23rd May 2023, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman announced in a written statement that the government would be “removing the right for international students to bring dependants unless they are on postgraduate...

Sponsor Licence Renewals Abolished from April 2024

At present, Sponsor Licences are valid for four years. If licence holders wish to keep their licence beyond the four years, they must make a paid renewal application. Renewal applications can be made within 90 days...

Choosing the Right UK Partner Visa: Marriage Visit, Spouse, Unmarried Partner, or Fiancé?

Given the government’s intention to increase the minimum income threshold for family visas in “Spring 2024”, many people are looking to make a visa application before these changes come into effect. If you...

How to Apply for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (UK ETA)

UPDATED POST: UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Application Guide 2024 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is a new requirement for non-visa national passengers visiting or transiting through the UK.  You...

Refugee Status for Palestinians Where UNRWA Assistance Has Ceased

In the ever-evolving landscape of international law, a notable recent occurrence is the delivery of Advocate General Emiliou’s Opinion in Case C‑563/22 SN and LN on 11 January 2024. This case, arising from...

A Guide to Human Rights Claims in UK Immigration Applications

Applications for leave to enter or remain in the UK can be made, in certain circumstances, on the basis that to require the individual to leave the UK or to not allow them entry into the UK would be a breach of...

Grounds for Refusal of a UK Immigration Application (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this two-part series on grounds for refusal of a UK immigration application, we looked at refusals on non-conducive grounds, criminality grounds and for breach of immigration laws. In Part 2...

IHS Fee Set to Increase 66% on 6 February 2024

On 13 October 2023, the UK Government announced a substantial 66% increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS).  A delegated legislation committee of the House of Commons approved the Immigration (Health...

Registering a UK Born Child as a British Citizen After 10 Years

If you do not qualify for British citizenship automatically, you may be eligible to apply for Registration as a British citizen, either by way of an entitlement or on a discretionary basis.  In this...

Adult Dependent Relative Visa: Proving Unavailability of Care

In Adult Dependent Relative visa applications, an Applicant must demonstrate that the level of care they require for their specific conditions is unavailable or unaffordable in the country where they are...

Navigating the New £29,000 UK Partner & Family Visa Financial Requirement

This post explores the recent immigration announcement to change the minimum income requirement for the partner/family visa routes from Spring 2024 and the alternatives available if you are not able to meet the...

Cooling-Off Periods in Sponsor Licence Applications

UK-based companies that hold a sponsor licence can sponsor foreign employees to live and work in the UK under the Skilled Worker or Global Business Mobility immigration routes. In its published guidance, however,...