How to Complete Form SET M
Foreign nationals living in the United Kingdom on various visas, including Family Visas on the Partner and Parent routes, are subject to time limits in line with their permission to live in the UK. This means that you and your dependents are subject to immigration control and do not possess all the rights and responsibilities […]
What is a Sponsorship Licence?
The United Kingdom has a sponsorship-based system for work and business visas. This means that all companies seeking to bring over foreign national employees must have a valid sponsor licence from the UK Home Office. If your business would like to send an employee to the United Kingdom or bring an employee from abroad, you […]
Appendix FM Financial Requirement
Appendix FM is an extensive document setting out the rules and requirements for individuals to be able to come to the UK by reason of their family life. In this guide, we explain the key requirements for making an application to enter or remain in the UK under Appendix FM. What is Appendix FM? To […]
ILR Refused? What Are Your Options?
If your application for ILR has been refused, you’ll need to act quickly to understand how to best proceed in your circumstances. In this guide, we outline why the Home Office refuses ILR applications and what your options are if you have received a refusal. What is Indefinite Leave to Remain? Indefinite Leave to […]
How to get married in the UK
In the excitement of agreeing to get hitched, you may not yet have had time to contemplate how you go about making this legal, in other words, how you officially get married in the UK. The following guide on “How to get married in UK” looks at the legal process of getting married in a […]
Student Dependent Visa for the UK
One of the advantages of being an international student in the UK is that under existing rules, you are allowed to bring certain family members with you under the student dependent visa. However, in May 2023, the UK Government announced plans to restrict access to the student dependent route only to post-graduate research routes. This […]
Why study in the UK?
The United Kingdom is a popular choice of students from around the world looking for high-quality educational experiences. From ancient institutions such as Oxford University and the University of St Andrews to cutting-edge, modern universities like the London School of Economics and the University of Manchester – the UK has options for every preference and […]
Form AN: How to apply for British citizenship
For many people, being a citizen of the country where they live is a fundamental part of belonging to their community and nation. Foreign nationals living in the United Kingdom cannot immediately become British citizens through any immigration route. Rather, you must live in the United Kingdom, obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), and then […]
Can an Illegal Immigrant Become Legal in the UK?
If you are living in the UK without valid permission, you will be classed as an illegal immigrant and you could face deportation. Everyday life will be difficult as you won’t have the right to work or to access free healthcare or benefits. Even people who enter the UK lawfully can find themselves become an […]
UK Visa Multiple Entry Rules for Visitors
Visitors to the UK have to ensure they follow strict rules on entry and permissible activities. In this guide to the UK standard visitor visa, we explain how the UK visa multiple entry requirements work, including the express prohibition under the rules against living in the UK for extended periods through either frequent or successive […]