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UK Visa Processing & Decision Waiting Times 2025
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

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...

 Processing and Decision Waiting Times? UK Visa Decision Waiting Times: Frequently Asked Questions How Can I Challenge Home Office Delay in Deciding My Application? Contact our Immigration Barristers More...

UK Immigration Salary List 2025
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

On 4 December 2023, the Home Secretary announced several changes to the immigration system related to the Skilled Worker route. Amongst these changes, it was announced that, from April 2024, the Shortage Occupation...

 List (SOL) would be replaced with the Immigration Salary List (ISL).  The Immigration Salary List is a list of occupations where a reduced general salary threshold applies to applications on the Skilled...

Global Talent ILR: Continuous Residence Requirement 2025
By Marika Cash - Legal Associate

In This Article 1. Introduction 2. Global Talent “Qualifying Periods”: How Long Do I Need to Be in the UK for ILR? 3. Do I Satisfy the “Continuous Residence” Requirements for Global Talent ILR? 4. Contact...

 our Immigration Barristers 5. Frequently Asked Questions 6. Glossary 7. Additional Resources 1. Introduction to the Global Talent ILR Continuous Residence Requirement As with most other UK immigration...

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Application Guide 2025
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

In This Article 1. Introduction to the Electronic Travel Authorisation Scheme 2. What Is the UK ETA Scheme? 3. Do I Need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to Travel to the UK? 4. When Does the Electronic...

 Travel Authorisation (ETA) Application Process Open? 5. How Do I Apply for a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)? 6. Expanded Suitability Criteria for ETA Applications 7. Can I Travel to the UK if my...

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

At Richmond Chambers, we understand how challenging long-distance relationships can be, particularly when faced with the complexities of UK immigration rules. Recently, Stefania Patuto, Immigration Barrister...

 at Richmond Chambers, successfully assisted a British citizen and her American partner in securing an Unmarried Partner Visa, despite their lack of cohabitation—a common evidential hurdle in such...

Ukraine Visa Schemes: Key Updates and Changes
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

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...

 on the Ukraine Scheme for Long Residence Applications 6. How to Apply for the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme 7. Steps to Take if There Are Application Delays 8. Contact Our Immigration Barristers 9....

The Impact of Partners on Adult Dependent Relative Visa Eligibility
By Kiara van Hout - Legal Associate

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...

 ADR Visa Requirements: What This Means for the Family 5. Scenario #2: Only One of Your Parents Wishes to Move to the UK Permanently 6. Scenario #3: Your Parents Are Separated But Legally Married 7. What...

New Practice Direction for Immigration and Asylum Appeals
By Jasmine Theilgaard - Immigration Barrister

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...

 for Immigration Appeal Bundles 5. Appellant’s Skeleton Argument: Key Components as Outlined in the Practice Direction 6. Witness Statements in Immigration and Asylum Appeals 7. Expert and Country Information...

A Guide to Home Office Marriage Investigations 
By David Zuther - Legal Associate

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:...

 What to Expect 5. Obligations During an Investigation: Compliance Is Key 6. The Compliance Decision and Its Implications 7. Consequences of Non-Compliance  8. Key Takeaways on Home Office Marriage...

Global Talent Film & TV Visa or Tier 5 Creative Visa?
By Gillian McCall - Barrister Partner

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...

 by PACT as a Film and Television Worker 5. Duration of Stay and Pathway to Indefinite Leave as a Global Talent Visa Holder 6. Costs Involved in Applying for a Global Talent Film and TV Visa 7. Tier 5...

From BRPs to eVisas: The UK's Digital Immigration Transition
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

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....

 How to Transition to an eVisa 6. Travel Considerations With eVisas 7. Addressing Concerns and Supporting Vulnerable Individuals 8. Future of UK Immigration: What’s Next? 9. Conclusion 10. Contact Our...

Life in the UK Test - What Is It and When Is It Required?
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

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...

 into the Life in the UK Test 8. Review and Reform 9. Conclusion 10. Contact Our Immigration Barristers 11. Frequently Asked Questions 12. Glossary 13. Additional Resources 1. Introduction to the Life in...
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