What Happens With My Visa if I Have a Criminal Conviction?

For reasons related to an individual’s character, conduct or associations, immigration officials and the Home Secretary reserve the right to refuse permission for foreign migrants to enter the UK, or revoke permission for migrants who have already been granted a UK visa. Alongside this, the Home Secretary has the power to refuse entry to a foreign migrant even if there’s been no indication that they intend to visit the UK. There are no legal or statutory rights of appeal unless you have mad...

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-July 20 2018

New Scheme for Overseas Researchers to Come to the UK

The UK is known for promoting and attracting great talent. This will continue to be the case, with the launch of new open-entry visas for overseas scientists and researchers to encourage the growth... READ FULL BLOG

-July 10 2018

Residency Requirements for British Citizenship by Naturalisation

You can become British citizen in different ways. The most common way to become a British citizen is known as "naturalisation". The decision as to whether someone should be given naturalisation ... READ FULL BLOG

-July 2 2018

A Guide to the UK Registration Certificate

In this guide, we outline the rules and regulations around UK registration certifications - documentation that confirms your residence status in the UK - including how to apply and how to include e... READ FULL BLOG

-June 27 2018

Third Party Financial Support in FM Cases

In 2017, the Supreme Court decided the case of MM and others case didn't preclude the requirement to meet a basic income requirement and it stays the same at £18,600 to sponsor the partner, £22,400... READ FULL BLOG

-June 25 2018

Moving to the UK from the Commonwealth

A Commonwealth citizen is a person residing in a member state of the Commonwealth of Nations. In British nationality law, a Commonwealth citizen is a person who is: A British citizen, Briti... READ FULL BLOG

-June 15 2018

UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Maintenance Funds Requirement

Those looking to set up a new business or take over the running of a business in the UK can apply for a UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa. As with any other visa category, you must meet some conditions t... READ FULL BLOG

-May 17 2018

Immigration Rules for Unmarried and Same Sex Partner Visa Applications

A person, who has cohabited for 2 years or more but is not married nor is in a civil partnership with a partner who is settled in the UK, can apply to join his or her partner in the UK. If you are ... READ FULL BLOG

-May 8 2018

Permitted Activities in the UK on a Visitor Visa

You are given UK Visitor Visa for a short period of up to 6 months. You can enter the UK with such a visa for different purposes. Activities that you are allowed to do in the UK on a UK visitor vis... READ FULL BLOG

-May 2 2018

Appealing a Civil Penalty for Illegal Employment

UK employers can employee foreign national workers in their organisation provided they meet the relevant visa and immigration requirements. However, if an employer in UK is found guilty of employin... READ FULL BLOG

-April 26 2018

Best Universities for International Students in the UK

From the royal family and rolling country lanes, to obsessive tea drinking and the ever amazing Harry Potter franchise, the UK is renowned worldwide for so many different quirks and perks. But it’s... READ FULL BLOG

-April 23 2018

The Genuine Entrepreneur Test for UK Tier 1 Entrepreneur Visa Applications

UK gives many great opportunities to entrepreneurs; it's a great place for doing business. This is why entrepreneurs from outside the UK wish to come to the UK for a new venture. Entrepreneurs have... READ FULL BLOG

-April 11 2018

How Can Immigration Lawyers Help You to Challenge a UK Visa Refusal?

Applying for a UK visa is not an easy task. It requires detailed knowledge so that your visa application is accepted successfully. Many applicants applying for UK visa make this mistake of applying... READ FULL BLOG