Dealing with a divorce is not easy. Ending a marriage is an emotional and sometimes, overwhelming experience that may be hard to adjust to. However, it is more severe for many people who are on Spouse Visa and are dependent on their ex-partner for settlement...
Applying for immigration can be extremely frustrating and worrying, especially when you do not have adequate knowledge of the UK immigration appeals procedure and the Judicial Review process. The Home Office has refused lots of people their visa application, but the good news is that...
It is remarkable to think that such a small island can attract so many foreigners to claim asylum within its shores. Historically, the UK has been very fair to those who have sought asylum. While the borders may not be as open as they used...
The clarity of this topic has become somewhat more clouded in the last four years. Before the EU referendum of 2016 and the Brexit which is still emanating from it, citizens from other European Union member states were freely able to live, work and settle...
After 47 years of membership, The UK has officially left the European Union. This happened at the late hours of January 31, 2020, after a June 2016 referendum. The EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens living in the United Kingdom have the right to live and...
The Life in the UK (LITUK) Test is taken by non-British persons who have generally been living in the UK for a minimum of five years. Also, those who do not have permanent resident status, who do not have any time limit set on any...
Applying for British citizenship is an exciting new frontier for many. No matter where you come from or what your life experiences have been, re-establishing yourself as a part of British society can be a powerful and life-changing experience. British citizenship is granted for life...
The EEA Family Permit: What is it, and how can it help you? Do you have a close family member who has chosen to settle in the United Kingdom? Do you have plans to join them today or soon, but are not sure of which...
Naturalising as a British citizen is a big decision and a very costly process. If your application is unsuccessful, you will not receive a refund for the outlays involved. So you must get it right the first time! Read on for everything you need to...
You have to go back over half a century to understand fully what the Windrush scandal is all about. To put it bluntly, the Windrush scandal is not one of the UK parliament’s finest hours when placed in the context of human rights, racism and immigration. Where...
Changes to visa and immigration laws are imminent. With the UK set to leave the EU officially, it is essential to check if you must apply to the EU settlement scheme. Not doing so may result in you having to leave the UK. Read on...
In only ten months’ time, the United Kingdom will have a radical new immigration system in place that aims to take ‘full control’ of its borders post-Brexit. In a nutshell, Britain will be closing its borders to both unskilled workers and people that cannot speak...
While advocates of Brexit celebrate the 31st January 2020 withdrawal from the European Union, a large number of the estimated 3 million UK-based EU citizens have only recently learnt about their fate. The three years following the referendum have involved complex and arduous negotiations, much...
These days immigration solicitors are in a lot of demand. As long as you source the correct legal advice, dealing with your partner’s immigration status does not have to be anywhere as stressful as you’d expect. The number of people without any legal status to...
