Your search for ‘Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers’ returned 761 results

This is the second part of a two-part series on the suitability requirements for settlement or indefinite leave to remain (ILR) applications in the UK on partner and family routes.

Both Appendix EU and Appendix FM provide routes to settlement in the UK for dependent parents. Whilst the focus of this post will be on dependent parents...

While we have recently seen significant increases to minimum income and salary requirements in several immigration routes (see our recent blog posts here and here)...

The Global Talent visa route is for talented and promising applicants within the fields of science, engineering, medicine, humanities, digital technology...

Navigating the UK's adoption immigration system requires understanding the specific requirements under Appendix Adoption for bringing children from countries whose adoptions aren't recognised in the UK. From suitability criteria and financial requirements to accommodation standards and Certificate of Eligibility documentation, prospective adoptive parents must meet comprehensive legal and practical standards to successfully complete a UK Adoption Visa application.

A founder moving to Switzerland under lump-sum taxation may still own a foreign company, receive dividends and protect family wealth. The difficulty begins when ownership turns into activity: management calls from a Swiss home office, deal approvals, director fees, board preparation or regular instructions to executives abroad.

The UK Youth Mobility Scheme Visa allows adventurous young people between the ages of 18 to 30 (or 35 for Australian, Canadian, New Zealand and South Korean citizens) to live and work in the UK for two years.

A Swiss student permit motivation letter or study plan is not judged like a school admissions essay. For many non-EU/EFTA applicants, the key immigration question is whether the whole file tells a coherent education story: why this applicant needs this specific Swiss programme now, how it is funded, and why the immediate purpose of stay is genuine study rather than employment or settlement.

In this post we look at Biometric Residence Permits or BRPs. We look at what a Biometric Residence Permit is, who has to enrol biometric information,...

Dependent Parents of EEA citizens (or of their spouse or civil partner) in the UK can apply under the EU Settlement Scheme for pre-settled or settled status.

Swiss naturalisation timing problems often become visible only when an applicant reconstructs their full residence history. A current C permit, long municipal registration or ten calendar years in Switzerland may still leave a timing problem if some periods do not count, a recent absence affects the last-five-year window, a local residence period has restarted, or the evidence does not show actual residence in Switzerland.

This article compares the T2 Minister of Religion and Religious Worker visas, detailing their requirements, roles, sponsorship, financial obligations, and application processes for religious workers in the UK.

The UK is transitioning to digital eVisas, replacing physical BRPs and BRCs. This shift simplifies immigration processes, offering secure, accessible status verification online for visa holders, employers, and landlords, with support for digital adoption.

In its judgment in Maisiri (EUSS; Zambrano; ‘Realistic Prospect' policy) [2024] UKUT 00235 (IAC) promulgated on 21 June 2024 and reported on 16 August 2024, the Upper Tribunal confirmed that it is not incumbent...

On 24 November 2025, the Home Office confirmed that from 25 February 2026 the UK will move to full enforcement of the ETA scheme for non-visa nationals.

If you've applied for a UK visa, waiting for a decision can be a stressful experience, particularly if you have a travel deadline or other important plans.

In my previous articles, I set out the provisions of Appendix Private Life for limited leave to remain and indefinite leave to remain in the UK.