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Article 3 in Health-Based Immigration Applications

The Home Office and Immigration Tribunals are public bodies. They therefore have a duty under s6(1) of the Human Rights Act 1998 not to act incompatibly with the European Convention on Human Rights. Article 3 of...

Fee Waivers for UK Immigration Applications: Part 2

This is the second part of a guide on fee waivers for certain in-country immigration applications, where you apply from within the UK. Please follow this link for Part 1, which covers what fee waivers mean in...

Tier 1 Investor Visa ILR: Residence and Absence Requirement

For many individuals who are looking to move themselves and their families to the UK using the Tier 1 Investor category, one of the biggest impediments is the perceived difficulty with satisfying the Tier 1 Investor...

Adult Dependent Relative Visa: Medical Evidence

The requirements for an Adult Dependent Relative (ADR) visa are set out in Section EC-DR of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules. In this post we explore what medical evidence may be required to support an application...

UK Ancestry visa: How can I settle in the UK?

The main requirements for indefinite leave to remain as UK Ancestry visa holder are set out in Paragraph 192 of the Immigration Rules. You will need to: continue to  meet all of the entry requirements as set out...

Changes to the Private Life Route: Appendix Private Life (ILR/Settlement)

In my previous article, I set out the provisions of the new Appendix Private Life for leave to remain applications which will come into force on 20 June 2022. In this article, I will address the indefinite...

List of Endorsing Bodies for Innovator and Startup Visas

In our previous posts, we broke down the general and specific requirements for Start-up and Innovator visas.  We pointed out that whichever of the routes you follow, your business will need to be endorsed by...

Unmarried Partner Visa - Top 10 FAQs

The Immigration Rules recognise couples who are in long term relationships but are not married with the option to apply for an Unmarried Partner visa. The Unmarried Partner visa category is available for long term...

Global Talent Visa - Digital Technology Tech Nation Endorsement - Top 10 FAQs

The Global Talent visa route is for talented and promising applicants within the fields of science, engineering, medicine, humanities, digital technology and arts and culture (including film and television, fashion...

Fee Waivers for UK Immigration Applications: Part 1

This is a two-part post that explains fee waivers the Home Office can grant for certain in-country immigration applications, where you apply from within the UK. Part 1 covers what fee waivers mean in the...

How To Apply For A Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence

With the introduction of the Skilled Worker visa, as an employer you now need to secure a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence. By doing this, you are able to issue Certificates of Sponsorship to potential applicants,...

A Guide to the UK Tourism, Leisure & Family Visit Visa - Part Two

This is the second part of a practical guide to applying for a Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa.  It will address a number of frequently asked questions. Please follow this link to Part One. Can I Bring...