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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...

UK Visit Visa Refusals: A Guide To Common Issues and Solutions
By Rosanna Atkinson - Legal Associate

In This Article 1. Introduction: Understanding UK Visit Visas 2. Purpose of the Visit: Why Clarity Matters for Your Visit Visa 3. Evidential Burden: Proving Your Visit Visa Case 4. The Genuine Visitor Requirement...

 for a Visit Visa 5. Demonstrating Strong Home Country Ties 6. Financial Evidence: Avoiding Common Visit Visa Refusal Reasons 7. Frequent and Successive Visits 8. Travel and Immigration History 9. What...

10-Year Long Residence ILR: A Guide to Settlement
By Sophie Gibson - Legal Associate

In This Article 1. What Is 10-Year Long Residence ILR? 2. Continuous Residence Defined for 10-Year Long Residence ILR 3. Absence Rules for 10-Year Long Residence ILR 4. What if I Have Excess Absences? 5....

 Other Breaks in Continuous Residence: What to Avoid 6. When Does the Qualifying Period Start for 10-Year Long Residence ILR 7. When Can I Apply for Long Residence ILR? 8. Knowledge of Language and Life in the UK...

UK Expansion Worker Visa: Eligibility and Requirements
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

In This Article 1. Overview of the UK Expansion Worker Visa Route 2. UK Expansion Worker Visa – Sponsorship Requirement 3. Overseas Work Experience Requirement for the UK Expansion Worker Visa 4. Job Skill Level...

 Standards for UK Expansion Worker Visa Applicants 5. Salary Threshold and Allowances for the UK Expansion Worker Visa 6. Additional Eligibility Criteria for the UK Expansion Worker Visa 7. Contact Our...

What Is the Quickest Way to Settle in the UK?
By Gillian McCall - Barrister Partner

In This Article 1. Settlement Routes for Persons Entering the UK 2. Settle In the UK After 2 Years 3. Settle In the UK After 3 Years 4. Settle In the UK After 5 Years 5. Settlement Routes for Persons Already...

 in the UK 6. Settlement on the Basis of Long Residence 7. Applying for British Citizenship 8. Contact Our Immigration Barristers 1. Settlement Routes for Persons Entering the UK Often people want to come to the...
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