The new Nationality and Borders Act 2022 was enacted on 28 April 2022. This article will summarise some aspects affecting asylum seekers.

On 22 August 2022, the new Scale-up visa route opened. Much like the Skilled Worker route, the Scale-up route is a route to settlement. Both routes require sponsorship by employers...

In the ever-evolving landscape of international law, a notable recent occurrence is the delivery of Advocate General Emiliou's Opinion...

Spouses or partners of British or settled persons can apply for indefinite leave to remain in the UK up to 28 days before they reach 60 months in the UK with leave as a partner so long as they have been granted leave...

After your entry clearance application for a long-term UK visa is granted, the final plans for your move to the UK have to be made, and often a number of frequently asked questions arise.

In early March 2021 Rishi Sunak announced that there would be sweeping immigration reforms in Spring 2022 to help attract the brightest and best to the UK.

An Inspection of UK Visa and Immigration Front End Services (August 2020 – June 2021) was published on 25 November 2021 by David Neal, the Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration.

The UK Tier 1 Investor visa category is for individuals who are able to make a substantial financial investment in the UK. In order to qualify for a UK Investor visa you will need to have access to at ...

A Swiss business founder permit refusal - also known as a Swiss entrepreneur permit refusal - can be particularly frustrating where the file appeared complete: the company was incorporated, the business plan included figures, funding was evidenced and the founder’s CV was filed. In many non-EU/EFTA cases, however, the decisive issue is not whether a document was present, but whether the authority was persuaded that the proposed activity justified Swiss residence and work authorisation.

The Innovator Founder Visa route provides a pathway to Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for individuals seeking to establish an innovative, viable, and scalable business in the UK.

The Returning Resident Visa is for individuals whose previous settlement in the UK has lapsed and who now wish to return to the UK to settle.

Making an application for endorsement is the necessary first-step in an application for a Global Talent Visa in the field of arts and culture.

In discussions surrounding UK immigration law, the terms ‘deportation' and ‘removal' are often used interchangeably, yet each holds a distinct legal definition.

In this post we look at some of the most frequently asked questions about the right of abode in the UK for Commonwealth citizens.

Those in the UK under the Skilled Worker route, or looking to apply in this route, may be happy to know that the general salary thresholds for the route are to increase from 12 April 2023.

The Digital Technology Global Talent visa offers a pathway for tech leaders and emerging talents to work in the UK's digital sector. Understanding Tech Nation's endorsement requirements...

Performing artists and entertainers may be eligible for several types of UK visas to work or perform in the UK, depending on the specific circumstances of their engagement.

Embarking on the journey to obtain a UK visa is an exciting and often complex process. One crucial aspect that will play a significant role in the success of your UK visa application will...

The UK Innovator Founder Visa route consolidates previous immigration pathways for innovative business founders, requiring endorsement from approved bodies and demonstrating business viability. This comprehensive guide examines the application requirements, endorsement process, and pathway to settlement for entrepreneurs seeking to establish innovative businesses in the United Kingdom.

Section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981, introduced by the Nationality and Borders Act 2022, provides a pathway to British citizenship for adults affected by historical legislative unfairness, acts or omissions by public authorities, or exceptional circumstances.