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Closed UK Visas Routes and Alternative Immigration Options

In This Article 1. Closure of the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa 2. Alternatives to the Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) Visa: Innovator Founder and Self-Sponsorship Options 3. Closure of the Tier 1 (Investor) Visa 4. Alternatives...

Losing Your Job As A Sponsored Skilled Worker

In This Article 1. Introduction to the Skilled Worker Route 2. I Am A Skilled Worker, How Long Do I Have to Decide What To Do? 3. Can I Switch to Another Visa Route? 4. Can I Stay on the Skilled Worker Route? 5....

How to Satisfy the Partner Visa Financial Requirement as a Company Director

In This Article 1. Partner Visa Financial Requirement as a Company Director 2. Category G: Using an Average of the Last Two Financial Years 3. Required Financial Documents for Company Directors Under Appendix...

Client Success: ADR Appeal Allowed for Elderly Mother in Syria

An appeal against the refusal of an Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa was recently brought on behalf of the elderly mother of several British and settled sons living in the UK with their families. Led by Immigration...

Requirements for Indefinite Leave as a Spouse

In This Article 1. ILR Eligibility Requirements for Spouses and Partners 2. Meeting the ILR Financial Requirement as a Spouse or Partner 3. Cash Savings for ILR: How the Rules Differ from Earlier Applications 4....

Client Success: Overcoming Home Office Decision to Secure ILR for Digital Technology Entrepreneur

Providing expert immigration advice and representation, we guide clients through complex legal challenges to achieve successful outcomes. This case, led by Barrister Partner Gillian McCall, highlights our dedication...

UK Graduate Visa: Requirements and Reforms (May 2025 Update)

Introduced in July 2021, the UK Graduate Visa route allows international students to remain in the UK after completing an eligible qualification.

Client Success: Adult Dependent Relative Appeal Allowed After Initial Refusal

Richmond Chambers was instructed to assist a client who had received a refusal for their Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa application. From the point of instruction, we went on record as the client’s legal...

Annual Migration Plan: A New Strategy for UK Immigration?

In This Article 1. Should the UK Introduce an Annual Migration Plan? 2. The Problem with UK Immigration Policy: Fragmentation and Short-Termism 3. Annual Migration Plan: A Strategic Solution for UK Immigration Reform 4....

UK Visa Processing & Decision Waiting Times 2025

In This Article Introduction to UK Visa Processing and Decision Waiting Times UKVI Visa Processing Standard Processing Times What Factors Affect UK Visa Processing Times? What Are the Current Home Office UK Visa...

Innovator Founder Visa ILR: Top 8 FAQ's Answered

In This Article 1. What Is the Innovator Founder Visa Route and How Does It Lead to ILR? 2. What Are the Key Requirements for Innovator Founder Visa ILR? 3. Do I Need a New Endorsement Letter for Innovator Founder...

A Second Chance for the UK Investor Visa? Lessons from the Past and a Vision for the Future

The UK government’s reported plans to introduce a new UK investor visa represent a potentially important development in the country’s economic and immigration strategy. As the government seeks to address the...