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Indefinite Leave to Remain UK 2023 Requirements & Documents
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a visa that allows an individual to live in the UK permanently. It is also known as permanent residency or...
Document Translations for UK Visa
This post will explore the document translation requirements for UK visa applications. Applying for a Work, Family or Visit visa to the UK can be a...
UK Fiance Visa Application Mistakes to Avoid
If you are planning to marry a British citizen or a person who holds settled status in the UK, you will need to apply for a UK Fiance Visa. This...
What is the OISC?
The Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner (OISC) is a regulatory body established by the UK Government to safeguard the provision of...
ILR 10 Years Long Residence Application
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) allows you to remain in the UK without any time limit and the ability to work and study without restrictions. ILR...
UK Standard Visitor Visa 2023 Requirements, Documents & Process
If you plan to visit the United Kingdom, you may need a Standard Visitor Visa. This post will guide you through the requirements, process,...
Proving your relationship for UK Partner Visa
If you are looking to join or remain with a partner in the UK, it is essential to understand the relationship requirements set out in Appendix FM of...
Good Character Requirement for Naturalisation
The Good Character Requirement is essential to the British citizenship application process. Applicants must demonstrate their good character before...
Replace a lost or damaged UK Naturalisation Certificate
A naturalisation or registration certificate is a document issued by the UK government to foreign nationals who have successfully applied for and...
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA): United Kingdom
The United Kingdom (UK) is set to introduce a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme in November 2023. The scheme will require non-British...
HPI Visa Application Process
The United Kingdom is one of the world's most attractive destinations for talented individuals who wish to work and develop their careers. The High...
UK Spouse Visa FAQs
If you plan to apply for a UK spouse visa, you may have many questions about the application process and requirements. In this post, we'll answer...
Joint Applications for British Citizenship
In this post, we explore the topic of joint applications for British citizenship. Becoming a British citizen can be a complicated process, requiring...
Switch to Skilled Worker Visa
This post will explore the rules for switching to a Skilled Worker Visa, previously known as the Tier 2 (General) Work Visa. As businesses across...
Who is a Partner under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules?
This post explores the meaning of ‘partner’ under the UK Immigration Rules. Appendix FM of the rules enables individuals to sponsor their 'partner'...
Using Investment Income For UK Spouse Visa Application
This post follows our previous article about using cash savings to satisfy the minimum income requirement for a UK spouse visa application. We...
Ballot for India’s Young Professionals Scheme Now Open
The UK government introduced the India Young Professionals Scheme on 28 February 2023, a reciprocal cultural exchange program that offers Indian...
British Citizenship Application (2023): Requirements, Steps & Timeline
Updated on 05 October 2023 Citizenship is a significant milestone in an individual's journey towards becoming a fully-fledged member of British...
SET M Application Documents
Individuals in a relationship with a British citizen or a settled person who intend to settle in the UK may consider applying for Indefinite Leave...
Find a UK Immigration Adviser
If you're planning to move to the UK or extend your stay, navigating the UK immigration system can be a complex and overwhelming process. There are...
UK Proposed Civil Partner Application
The Proposed Civil Partner or Fiance visa is a UK visa category that allows non-British partners to enter the country to enter into a civil...
UK Ancestry Visa FAQs
The UK Ancestry visa is a popular option for individuals who have a grandparent born in the UK and want to live and work here. This visa category...
British Citizenship Application & CSI
The Nationality and Border Act 2022, introduced on June 28, 2022, has simplified the process of obtaining British citizenship for EU nationals....
UK Civil Partnership Visa
The UK Civil Partnership Visa allows individuals in a recognised civil partnership to reside and work in the UK with their partner. The visa...
Benefits of OISC Immigration Advisers
The United Kingdom's immigration system can be a complex and confusing process for those seeking to enter or stay in the country. The rules and...
Hong Kong BN(O) Visa Application FAQs
The BN(O) Visa route gives applicants the right to work and study in the UK and access public services such as healthcare and schools. Eventually,...
Priority Services Reinstated for UK Family Visa Applications
The Home Office has recently announced the reintroduction of priority services for pending family visa applications submitted outside of the UK....
Skilled Worker Visa Application FAQs
This post will answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the UK Skilled Worker Visa application process. Whether you're a skilled...
SET (O) Application Supporting Documents
This post discusses the supporting documents required when applying for the SET (O) application category for indefinite leave to remain. The SET (O)...
UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirement
The Appendix FM Immigration Rules are part of the United Kingdom's immigration law and set out the financial requirements that must be met by...
How to choose a UK Immigration Adviser?
When navigating the UK immigration system, having the right adviser can make all the difference. This post explores how to choose the right UK...
Partner Visa Self-Employment Requirements
To apply for a visa to enter the UK, leave to remain in the UK, or indefinite leave to remain in the UK as a partner, it is necessary to meet the...
UK Fiance Visa FAQs
Are you planning to bring your fiance to the UK to get married? If so, consider applying for a UK fiance visa. This type of visa allows the fiance...
UK Spouse Visa Pension Income Requirement
When applying for a spouse visa to live with your partner in the UK, you can use pension income to prove that you meet the financial requirement....
Continuous Residence For UK Settlement (ILR)
To be eligible for indefinite leave to remain (ILR), otherwise known as permanent settlement, you must complete the qualifying residence period in...
Spouse Visa UK Non-Employment Income Requirement
[Updated 01 May 2024] In this post, we look at the financial requirement for a UK Family visa when relying upon income derived from non-employment...
Prove English Proficiency for ILR & British Citizenship
To meet the English language requirement for British Citizenship or Indefinite Leave to Remain, you must prove that you have sufficient knowledge of...
Hong Kong BNO Visa – How to Apply
What is a BNO Visa? The British National (Overseas) visa is a UK settlement route for British National Overseas status holders who usually reside in...
Refused British Citizenship Application – What Can You Do?
As there is no statutory right of appeal for a refusal of citizenship applications, whether naturalisation or registration, you may request the Home...
UK Partner Visa Employment Income Requirement
The Immigration Rules in Appendix FM specify the financial requirement to be met by a person applying for spouse visa entry clearance, leave to...
No Time Limit (NTL) Application
A No Time Limit (NTL) application allows those who have old-style immigration documents or those who have lost them to upgrade to a biometric...
UK Ancestry Visa Guide – Work and Live in the UK
The UK Ancestry Visa is a 5-year settlement visa that allows Commonwealth Citizens permission to live and work in the UK if they can prove they have...
How to Track UK Visa Application Status
Knowing how to track your UK Visa Application status is important if you are planning to apply for a visa or are awaiting a decision on an...
Spouse Visa Financial Requirement – Cash Savings £62500
The Immigration Rules specify a financial requirement to be met by a partner or dependant child of a British citizen or permanent resident when...
Automatic Acquisition of British Citizenship
An individual can be eligible for automatic acquisition of British citizenship due to their circumstances at birth, whether they are born in the UK...
Residence Requirements For British Citizenship By Naturalisation
In this post, we explore the residence requirements to apply for British Citizenship by naturalisation. The criteria for naturalisation is a matter...
UKVCAS Identity Verification (IDV) App Guide
Earlier this year, a new biometric process for immigration applications was introduced with the UKVCAS IDV mobile app. In line with their biometric...
UK Spouse Visa Application 2023: Requirements, Documents & Fees
Updated on 10 October 2023 What is a UK Spouse Visa? The UK Spouse Visa falls under the Family Visa category for those who are married to either...
Police Registration Scheme Abolished
From 4 August 2022 onwards, the Government decided to abolish the Police Registration Scheme. You no longer need to register with the UK police...
Youth Mobility Scheme Visa Application
The Youth Mobility Scheme visa is for young adults from certain countries who wish to experience life in the United Kingdom. Although this route...
BRP card expiring on 31 December 2024?
If you have been granted leave to remain or even indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in the UK in recent years, you would have been issued a Biometric...
Switch Tier 4 Student to UK Spouse Visa
Updated on 10 October 2023 International students in the UK who are married to British Citizens or settled persons can switch to the Spouse Visa...
Indefinite Leave to Remain FAQs
Updated on 10 October 2023 Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is an immigration term that means permanent residency or settlement in the UK. It is...
TB Test Certificate for UK Visa Applications
All long-term visa applicants who wish to enter the UK and who are normally residents in certain countries will need to be screened for tuberculosis...
Visa Processing Times Applying Outside Of The UK
On 13 March 2022, the UKVI will prioritize applications submitted under the Ukrainian Family Scheme in order to assist those fleeing the...
UK Partner Visa English Language Guide
The English language requirement for applicants joining their partners in the UK was introduced on 29 November 2010. Under the Immigration Rules...
CSI and Citizenship | Comprehensive Sickness Insurance
European nationals who are or were present in the UK as either students or self-sufficient persons under the Immigration (EEA Regulations) 2006 (as...
BRP Card Information and Application
A biometric residence permit (also known as a BRP card) is a physical card, similar in size to a credit card or a UK driving license which is used...
Reasons why your UK Visa can be refused
The process of applying for a visa can be extremely time-consuming as well as expensive. To avoid getting a refusal you must not make any mistakes...
British Citizenship Application Fees
Updated on 15 October 2023 The British Citizenship fee as of 04 October 2023 is £1,580 and remains unchanged from last year. This is the cost for...
ILR vs British Citizenship
Updated on 10 November 2023 There are a lot of misconceptions about the difference between ILR and citizenship. The truth is that while they may...
UK Student Visa Interview Questions & Tips
As part of your Student Visa application, you may be asked to attend an interview with a UKVI caseworker. The visa interview is the final stage of...
Skilled Worker Settlement (ILR) in the UK – How to apply
Indefinite Leave to Remain, or UK settlement, grants an applicant the right to live and work in the UK without immigration restrictions. Generally,...
What visa do I need to get married in the UK?
Updated on 10 October 2023 There are two main immigration routes available for couples who wish to marry in the UK - the Marriage Visitor Visa and...
Spouse Visa Extension – FAQs
Under the Appendix FM category, every UK spouse visa holder must apply for an extension before the initial 2.5 years visa grant expires. In this...
Benefits of British Citizenship
British citizenship is a highly sought-after goal for many people around the world. In this post we discuss the numerous benefits of British...
British Citizenship Application Mistakes to Avoid
This post looks at the main reasons for refusals in applications for British Citizenship by Naturalisation so that common mistakes or issues can be...
British Citizenship by Marriage
Updated on 10 November 2023 What is British citizenship by marriage? British Citizenship by marriage is an important step for individuals who wish...
New High-Skilled UK Immigration Routes
New UK Immigration Routes Chancellor Rishi Sunak recently published the new UK Budget in the House of Commons. In an effort to support...
New UK Graduate Immigration Route
What is the Graduate Immigration Route? The government has announced that the Graduate Immigration Route will open for applications from 1 July...
Is my child eligible for British Citizenship?
British registration for children provides the benefit of being able to live, study or work freely in the UK at any time in the future. British...
Apply For A British Passport
Applying for a British passport is the last step towards citizenship. There is a misconception that after a successful naturalisation or...
UK Spouse Visa Interview Questions & Tips
Spouse visa interviews are conducted for the sole purpose of establishing whether your marriage is genuine and not entered into just for immigration...
UK Business Visitor Visa
You are allowed to travel to the UK for a short term stay, for a specific range of business-related activities.
EU Citizens encouraged to exit the United Kingdom
EU citizens are being offered financial incentives to leave the UK. The deadline to apply for the EU settlement scheme is 30 June.
UK Spouse Visa Application Requirements under Appendix FM
What is a UK Spouse Visa? A UK Spouse Visa allows partners of British Citizens or individuals who have a permanent residence to come and live with...
UK Student Visa Application Requirements & Documents
Under the new Student Immigration routes, students applying for the UK Student visa after 5 October 2020 must achieve 70 points.
British Citizenship for UK Born Child | MN1 Form
Registration is the legal process by which a minor aged under 18 can apply for British citizenship.
UK Fiance Visa Application Requirements
With a Fiance visa there is no requirement for the applicant and the sponsor to have lived together before the application.
Spouse ILR Application for UK Settlement
You must prove that you meet all of the Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) as a spouse requirements otherwise your application will be refused.
Spouse Visa Extension Application FLR(M)
The requirements of the Spouse Visa extension application are similar to those of the initial Spouse Visa application.
British Citizenship by Naturalisation – Top 10 questions answered
Read about some of the common questions around British Citizenship by Naturalisation application and process. Get a free assessment today.
Visiting the UK in 2021
In this article, we cover the general requirements and documents one will need to apply for a Standard UK visitor visa in 2021.
Skilled workers in the UK in 2021
The new Skilled worker route is a way for employers to recruit people from all over the world to work in the UK in a particular job category.
UK Spouse Visa Application Costs
Alongside the Home Office fees, there are other costs associated with the Spouse Visa category. Contact us for a Free assessment.
IHS Surcharge Increases from 27 October 2020
Earlier this year, the Government announced that the Immigration Health Surcharge (“IHS”) fee would be increasing for most applicants.
UK Spouses and the minimum income requirement (COVID update)
There is now a section of the guidance on changes to the minimum income and adequate maintenance requirement.
Home Office Subject Access Request
Request the Home Office to disclose your information through a Subject Access Request. This post will explain how.
Immigration Health Surcharge Explained (IHS Fee)
You will still be required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) even if you have private medical insurance. Free assessment.
Referees in British Citizenship Applications
British Citizenship applicants are required to provide two referees to establish their identity. Contact us for a free assessment today.
Combining Income For UK Partner & Family Visa Application
In case of a shortfall when meeting the Minimum Income Requirement (Appendix FM), certain categories may be combined with one another to meet the...
FLR M Visa Supporting Documents 2024
Last updated: 05 January 2024 Once in the UK with leave as a spouse, fiancé or if you are switching from within the UK from another eligible visa,...
UK Family Visa Accommodation Requirement
Accommodation must be adequate for the person coming to the UK and for those already occupying the accommodation.
Life in the UK Test Guide
You need to take the Life in the UK test as part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK.