Immigration Monthly Update – February 2023

Resumption of priority services for new entry clearance family settlement applications

After many months of priority services being suspended for all entry clearance (out of country) applications made under the family route, the UKVI has finally announced the priority services will resume for all NEW family visa applications submitted from 20^th February 2023.

For individuals applying for a visa on the basis of their relationship with a British national (or person with permanent residence status) i.e. spouse/cohabiting partner/child or overage dependent relatives, this announcement finally brings good news after many were left waiting upwards of six months for applications to be processed and to be reunited with their loved ones.