Removal of 28-day grace period for FLR extension applications
21 November 2016 The recent changes to the UK immigration rules remove the ’28-day grace period’ which allowed applicants to apply for further leave to remain (FLR) after their current…
New A2 English language requirement in the family route
15 November 2016 In January 2016, the UK Home Office announced a new English language requirement for foreign nationals applying to extend their existing settlement visa or leave to remain…
UK spouse and partner visa application process after Brexit
11 July 2016 Brexit is a huge topic of conversation in most households in Britain right now. Whilst Leave campaigners are rejoicing, Remain campaigners and those EEA citizens living in…
UK spouse and partner visa application process after Brexit
11 July 2016 Brexit is a huge topic of conversation in most households in Britain right now. Whilst Leave campaigners are rejoicing, Remain campaigners and those EEA citizens living in…
Supreme Court upholds English language requirement for partners
20 November 2015 Learning a foreign language can be an important part of moving to a new country, but it is not always a requirement for obtaining a visa. However,…
Applicants in Australia and New Zealand to pay NHS surcharge
8 February 2016 New Zealanders and Australians were for a long time exempt from the requirement to pay any kind of surcharge for healthcare received while visiting or living in…
Draft EU agreement may eliminate the EEA Surinder Singh route
17 February 2016 The upcoming referendum over the UK’s position within the EU has significant implications for immigration. Whether Britain votes to stay or to leave, changes are expected that…
UK partner and spouse visa fees set to rise on 18 March 2016
7 March 2016 The UK government announced earlier this year that UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) application fees would increase to reduce reliance on taxpayer contributions. As a result, some…
Children’s Commissioner releases report on financial requirements
14 September 2015 On September 9th 2015, the Children’s Commissioner for England released a report examining the effect the UKVI minimum income requirements for partner visas have on migrating children…
Protests grow over £18,600 income threshold for settlement visas
9 July 2015 Since rules setting out minimum salaries for those wishing to bring a non-EU partner or spouse into the UK on a settlement visa were introduced in July…
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