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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)

In This Article 1. Background and Policy Intent of the UK Graduate Visa Route 2. UK Graduate Visa: Eligibility Requirements 3. Work Rights on a UK Graduate Visa 4. Study on a UK Graduate Visa 5. Pathway to Settlement 6....

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...

Proposed Changes to ILR: What UK Businesses Need to Know

In This Article 1. Legal Implications of a 10-Year Route to Indefinite Leave to Remain 2. Practical Challenges for Employers and Sponsored Workers 3. Uncertainty Around Implementation: No Transitional Provisions...

UK to Tighten Immigration Rules: Highlights from the 2025 White Paper

The UK Government’s May 2025 White Paper, Restoring Control over the Immigration System, proposes the most significant changes to legal migration in over a decade, aiming to reduce migration and tighten visa eligibility.

UK ETA Scams: How to Avoid Fake UK ETA Application Websites

In This Article 1. Common ETA Scams and How to Avoid Them 2. Fake ETA Application Websites 3. How to Protect Yourself from Fake ETA Websites 4. Impersonation ETA Scams: Fraudsters Posing as the Home Office 5. How...

Client Success: Turning a Global Talent Endorsement Refusal into an Approval

Helping talented individuals achieve their immigration goals is central to our work. In a recent case, Barrister Partner Gillian McCall successfully overturned an Arts Council endorsement refusal for a highly accomplished...

Windrush Compensation Scheme: 2025 Guide

In This Article 1. Overview of the Windrush Compensation Scheme and Recent Legal Developments 2. Who Is Eligible Under the Windrush Compensation Scheme? 3. Eligibility Criteria for Primary Claimants 4....