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Permanent Residence UK
Permanent Residence UK, also known as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), allows a person to live, work, and study in the UK without immigration restrictions.
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Why Hire an Immigration Lawyer?
Benefits of using an immigration lawyer: Immigration lawyers can provide an important role in the visa application process. Our specialised expertise in complex immigration laws can ensure your application complies with legal requirements, reducing potential delays or setbacks. We are a firm of solicitors and registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). It is important…
David Robinson ·
Guide
New Sponsorship rules for care providers
New rules for care providers recruiting overseas workers under the Skilled Worker visa The Government has announced new changes for how care providers can recruit under the Skilled Worker visa. Starting 9th April 2025, care providers looking to hire overseas workers must first try to recruit skilled workers from within England who need new sponsorship.…
David Robinson ·
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A Guide to the Right to Work in the UK And Right to Work Checks
The “right to work” in the UK is a critical concept for employers, employees, and job seekers alike. Ensuring compliance with UK immigration laws is essential for businesses, while migrant workers need to understand their legal status in order to maintain compliance with visa conditions. This article delves into the key requirements that businesses need…
David Robinson ·
Guide
Minimum Income Requirement for UK Spouse Visa – An Overview
Introduction: Securing Your Future Together in the UK The UK Spouse Visa allows individuals to bring their partners to live in the UK. This process, while rewarding, involves meeting specific minimum financial income requirements. To ensure a smooth application, understanding the minimum income requirement is crucial read this guidance for more detail. The UK Spouse…
David Robinson ·
Guide
A Simple Guide to the UK’s Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) Scheme
As part of its plan to digitize the UK immigration system, the British Government have introduced an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme for people wishing to visit the UK. The scheme specifically applies to nationals of countries who previously did not need to apply for an UK visitor visa to visit the UK. The scheme…
David Robinson ·
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How to escalate delayed Skilled Worker, Sponsorship and other Work Route Applications
We have written recently about the problems faced at the Home Office and the impact on processing times of both in-country and entry clearance applications (see here). In response, the Home Office has set up a centralised email inbox for applicants or their representatives to request escalation of delayed applications. The service applies only to…
David Robinson ·
Guide
Rules for Returning Residents to the UK
The ‘Long Residence Rule’ was amended in light of the ‘Windrush generation’ issue to compel returning residents previously granted ‘indefinite leave to remain’ (“ILR”), and who have been absent from the UK for 2 years, to apply for entry clearance prior to seeking admission to the UK. This was an important change as it was…
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