On 07 August 2023, the UK Government announced that it would be increasing the maximum fines issued to employers where they are found to be employing...

On 15 March the Home Office released a new Statement of Changes with significant changes to the Immigration Rules for people coming to the UK to work.

If the decision is maintained, or no response is received within the specified timeframe, you can then submit an application for permission to apply for judicial review.

The Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) is a fee for migrants accessing the NHS, applicable to most UK visa applicants. It covers healthcare during their stay, excluding some services like prescriptions. Certain exemptions apply, and payment is mandatory for visa applications. The IHS cost varies, with potential refunds if applications are refused.

The process by which a business obtains a licence from the Home Office to sponsor migrant workers is, at its core, the same for all organisations – whether the business is large and well-established...

If you are granted entry clearance or permission to stay under the UK Ancestry visa, there are a number of conditions you must comply with whilst in the UK.

The United Kingdom has long been a hub for international students seeking to broaden their horizons. With its rich academic tradition and a diverse cultural landscape...

The case of Alo & Ors, R. (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] EWHC 2380 involved a judicial review claim brought by a family of Afghan nationals...

If your UK visa or immigration application has been refused, your leave to enter or remain has been cancelled at the UK border, or you are not satisfied with the period or conditions of leave you...

The majority of UK visa applicants will be required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge on top of their application fees.

As we have seen in recent years, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have developed and are implementing a digital immigration system. In summary, this means replacing physical documents...

The decision of the Upper Tribunal in an unreported case was the centre of a clash in the House of Commons during PMQs last week. Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch attacked...

Statement of Changes HC 259 introduces targeted amendments to immigration bail rules affecting in-country applications from 3 August 2026. These changes address the harsh consequences identified in the Court of Appeal's Kaur judgment, where applicants could be refused solely for being on immigration bail even when falling within overstayer exceptions.

The Home Office has published a list of documents that can be provided in support of Sponsor Licence Applications under the Worker, Temporary Worker or Student routes here.

A previous article explained the rules and process for refugee family reunion. This article explores other options for family reunification that may be available to family members of refugees ...

If applying for an Appendix FM spouse or partner visa, for those seeking to enter or remain in the UK on the basis of their family life as the spouse or partner of a British...

The Hong Kong BN(O) Household Member Visa is an immigration route for adult children (aged 18 or over) of a BN(O) Status Holder or a BN(O) Status Holder's partner, born on or after 1 July 1997...

A ‘biometric' is a measurement of a biological characteristic that is unique to every individual. Biometrics can be used to identify people, and to allow for automatic recognition when verifying your immigration status.

For those applying for entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK as a partner under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules, the applicant is required to satisfy the relationship requirements.

In a move aimed at reducing legal migration numbers to the UK by around 300,000, on Monday, 4 December, the Home Secretary unveiled a series of significant measures...