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What is a Genuine and Subsisting Relationship?

If you are a spouse wishing to join your British or settled partner in the UK, understanding the evidence required for relationship requirements is essential.

Exceptional Circumstances in Appendix FM Family Visa Applications

Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules outlines the main rules for immigration applications based on family life, including settlement routes for Partners and Parents.

Client Success: Global Talent ILR for Data Scientist with Covid Related Absences

Case Overview: Securing ILR for a Global Talent Visa Holder  At Richmond Chambers, we recently assisted a skilled data scientist in securing Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK after five years of continuous...

Third Party Support in Appendix FM Applications

For those applying for entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a partner under Appendix FM, strict financial requirements must be met to qualify.

Client Success: Global Talent Endorsement for Visual Effects Expert

At Richmond Chambers, we take pride in helping talented professionals navigate the complexities of immigration law. A recent case highlights the expertise and dedication of Barrister Partner Gillian McCall, who successfully assisted our client in...

UK eVisa Rollout: Key Updates and Guidance

A UK eVisa is a secure digital record of a person’s immigration status, replacing physical documents like BRPs and showing visa type, duration, and conditions such as work or study rights.

Good Character Guidance for British Citizenship: 2025 Updates

The Home Office’s new good character guidance for British citizenship, published in February 2025, has faced controversy, legal challenges, and uncertainty over promised changes.

ILR in the UK Based on Family Relationships

This article covers 5-year family-based routes to ILR, other settlement paths, and the 10-year long residence route in the UK, not included in our previous article on quickest ILR routes.

UK Temporary Shortage List Guidance 2025

On 12 May 2025, the government published the Immigration White Paper ‘Restoring Control over the Immigration System,’ announcing raised skills and salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas, effective 22 July 2025.

Family Life in Adult Dependent Relative Visa Applications

In cases where an individual is unable to satisfy Adult Dependent Relative Visa rules, decision-makers must assess if Article 8 ‘family life’ applies, which is not automatic.

Client Success: Skilled Worker Visa ILR via Self-Sponsorship

We regularly advise individuals navigating the complexities of UK business immigration, particularly where routes have closed or changed significantly. In this case study, we outline how immigration barrister Taya Sayekaya supported a client who had...

EUSS Changes July 2025: New 30-Month Rule for Settled Status

From 16 July 2025, applicants for Settled Status can rely on any 30 months of residence in the last 60 months, offering greater flexibility for those with gaps in residence.