In Part 1 of this two-part series on grounds for refusal of a UK immigration application, we looked at refusals on non-conducive grounds, criminality grounds and for breach of immigration laws.

This article outlines UK settlement options, detailing paths to indefinite leave to remain (ILR) in 2, 3, or 5 years based on visa categories, criteria for combining leave periods, long-residence eligibility, and applying for British citizenship.

In a previous post, we provided an overview guide to the ‘right to rent' immigration check requirement which applies to all private landlords and tenants. If you are searching for answers...

In HA (Iraq), RA (Iraq) and AA (Nigeria) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2022] UKSC 22, the Supreme Court was called to consider one more time the statutory provisions...

The Home Office has recently issued updated policy guidance on coronavirus related absences under the EU Settlement Scheme, following a legal challenge to the previous policy (published 15 December 2020).

The Youth Mobility Scheme allows young people (aged 18 to 30) from participating countries and territories to live in the UK on a temporary basis. The Scheme allows for such migrants to work ...

The crisis in Ukraine has led to enormous delays in Home Office visa processing and decision waiting times. Applications from outside the UK to settle in the UK as the spouse...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, and following Brexit, we saw a huge increase in the number of organisations applying for Skilled Worker sponsor licences, particularly organisations...

As we have seen in recent years, UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) have developed and are implementing a digital immigration system.

In R (on the application of SV) v Secretary of State for the Home Department (ECAT: lawfulness of policy guidance) [2022] UKUT 39 (IAC), the Upper Tribunal considered the lawfulness of the...

The Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) route closed on 11 April 2022. As such, if you are currently in the UK as a Tier 2 ICT migrant, it will no longer be possible to extend your visa under this route.

In September 2022, we presented a comprehensive guide on the ‘UK Returning Resident Visa' in two parts, Part 1 and Part 2.

In this post, we explore how to apply for Pre-Settled Status under Appendix EU if you have already been granted an EU Settlement Scheme ("EUSS") Family Permit.

Parents seeking to accompany their child studying at an independent UK school face specific visa requirements and restrictions. Understanding the eligibility criteria, financial thresholds, and application process is essential for those considering this immigration route. What are the key requirements and limitations that parents must navigate when applying for this specialized visa category?

We recently examined, in Parts One, Two, Three and Four of our Practical Guide to Immigration Appeals, how and on what basis an immigration appeal can be pursued.

In our earlier post in our Knowledge Centre, we examined Immigration Appeals and the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Following previous posts in the Knowledge Centre about meeting the financial requirement of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules ..

This post explores the recent immigration announcement to change the minimum income requirement for the partner/family visa routes from Spring 2024 and the alternatives available...

The Tourism, Leisure and Family Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to come to the UK for a short-term stay for the purpose of visiting friends and/or family or for a short holiday

Many Australian citizens have some connection to the UK which may give rise to a basis on which they can apply for a visa to move to the UK.