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What is a ‘relationship akin to marriage’?
By Gillian McCall - Barrister Partner

Under the Immigration Rules, a person who is British or Settled in the UK can bring their unmarried partner to the UK. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘partner visa’ or ‘de facto visa’. This is an option...

that more couples are currently considering, partly due to the ongoing restrictions around the world on wedding ceremonies due to covid-19.  In some cases, it will be a better option for a person to...

British Citizenship Application Refused - What Now?
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

The requirements to become a British citizen are set out in British Nationality Law; the relevant law is mainly in the British Nationality Act 1981. Some children and adult applicants may be entitled to register...

as British citizens, provided they meet the relevant requirements. Other applicants will rely on the Secretary of State’s discretion to either be registered (children) or be naturalised (adults) as a...

How to Apply For ILR as a Skilled Worker
By Georgina Griggs - Immigration Barrister

Below is our Guide to applying for indefinite leave to remain as a Skilled Worker or Tier 2 (General)  Migrant. Tier 2 (General) Migrants are now called Skilled Workers, since 1 December 2020. Therefore, the same...

Immigration Rules (Appendix Skilled Worker) apply to Tier 2 (General) Migrants as to Skilled Workers granted on or after 1 December 2020.  Skilled Workers (and their dependents) are on a 5-year route to...

Extending a Student Visa: The Academic Progression Requirement Explained
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

If you have previously been granted permission as a Student or a Tier 4 (General) Student and you are applying from within the UK to study a further course in the UK, you may need to satisfy the...

academic progression requirement.  The academic progression requirement is in place to ensure that students who wish to undertake further studies are progressing academically. What is the Academic Progression...

Private Life (Adult Dependent Relative) Appeal Allowed
By Jasmine Theilgaard - Immigration Barrister

In May 2022 Alexandra Pease and Jasmine Theilgaard, working together with Bernie Wood and Olivia Waddell and our dedicated team of legal associates, achieved a successful result on behalf of our client. ...

She had entered the UK as a visitor, her health had deteriorated during the Covid-19 period and her family were deeply concerned, as was she, about her ability to return to Georgia without support. The matter...

Graduate Immigration Route For Post-Study Work
By Stefania Patuto - Immigration Barrister

As we set out in an earlier article, a new immigration route for graduates was announced on 11 September 2019. The Graduate Immigration Route will enable international students to work in the UK for two years after...

they have completed their studies. While the Graduate Immigration Route is not yet open, some further details about the route have been provided.  When will the Graduate Immigration Route open?  The new...

Sponsor Licence Suspended - What's Next?
By Dr. Catherine Taroni - Immigration Barrister

There are a number of potential outcomes following the investigation during the period of a sponsor licence suspension. Appropriate action may include one or more the following: Reinstate your sponsor...

licence with an A-rating; Reinstate your sponsor licence with a B-rating (and issue you with an action plan); Prevent you from assigning any new CoS; Prevent the use of any assigned, but unused, CoS; or Revoke your...

Sponsor Licence Suspended - What To Do Now
By Georgina Griggs - Immigration Barrister

Knowing what duties and responsibilities come with having a sponsor licence are essential. If a sponsor fails to understand and comply with these duties, they are putting their licence, and the visa / permission...

of their sponsored staff at risk. You can read more about the duties of sponsorship here.  What Happens if We Fail to Comply With Our Sponsor Licence Duties? If you fail to comply with your sponsorship...

Hong Kong British National (Overseas) Visa Application: FAQs
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

The Hong Kong British National (Overseas) visa route was launched in January 2021. Eligible applicants are able to apply for a Hong Kong BN(O) Visa visa from within the UK or from outside the UK. In this...

post, we answer some frequently asked questions relating to the Hong Kong BN(O) Status Holder Visa.  Who Is Eligible for a Hong Kong BN(O) Status Holder Visa? A British National (Overseas) is someone who was a...

UK Returning Resident Visa - A Practical Guide (2)
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

This is the second part of our practical guide to applying for a Returning Resident Visa in which we address a number of frequently asked questions regarding returning residence visa applications.  In our previous...

post we looked at the position for returning residents who have been away from the UK for less than 2 years.  In this post we consider what happens if you were granted Indefinite Leave to Enter or...

The EU Settlement Scheme: Can I Have a Biometric Residence Card?
By Lucy Katko - Immigration Barrister

The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) enables Europeans and their family members to apply for immigration status in the UK. Once the grace period comes to an end on 30 June 2021, it will be necessary to have status...

under the EUSS in order to continue to live lawfully in the UK (although late applications will be possible in certain circumstances). Over five million people have now applied to the EUSS, and with most...

UK Returning Resident Visa - A Practical Guide (1)
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

There are many benefits to holding Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) or Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), as we examined in this earlier post.  In this post we examine the position for those  who wish to enter...

the UK as a Returning Resident after having been away from the UK for less than 2 years.  In the next post in this series we will consider what happens if you were granted Indefinite Leave to Enter or...
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