Immigration law guides: visas, residency, and your rights

Immigration law governs the legal processes for entering, residing, and working in the UK. It addresses a variety of topics, including visa applications, asylum claims, citizenship, family reunification, and work permits. Designed to regulate movement while protecting individual rights, immigration law can be complex and subject to frequent changes. This cluster offers clear, up-to-date guides to help individuals and families navigate the immigration process, understand eligibility criteria, and prepare applications. Whether you’re seeking temporary residence, indefinite leave to remain, or dealing with deportation challenges, these resources provide essential insights to support your journey.

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Visas are essential for individuals seeking to enter, work, study, or settle in the UK. Each visa category has specific requirements and conditions, from visitor and student visas to work and family visas. Navigating the visa application process c...

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Settlement after Divorce: Can you remain in the UK after divorce?
Settlement after Divorce: Can you remain in the UK after divorce?

Published on 29/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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

Settlement after Divorce: Can you remain in the UK after divorce?
How to appeal an immigration decision?
How to appeal an immigration decision?

Published on 28/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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.

How to appeal an immigration decision?
Tier 4 Visa: 10 Steps to apply for a student visa
Tier 4 Visa: 10 Steps to apply for a student visa

Published on 23/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins

If you have ever thought of studying in the United Kingdom, then you must apply for a student visa. Getting your student visa (Tier 4) can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know the UK visa requirements and important application dates. You can only apply for this visa if you are a full-time university student pursuing a UK degree

Tier 4 Visa: 10 Steps to apply for a student visa
Family Visas: 7 Years Child Residency Immigration Rule
Family Visas: 7 Years Child Residency Immigration Rule

Published on 18/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

It is an inconvertible truth that the first seven years of a child's life are significant to their growth, advancement, and happiness. After all, these seven years make and reflect a decent sum of their experiences and memories. For a youngster who was given birth to and bred in the United Kingdom for those seven years

Family Visas: 7 Years Child Residency Immigration Rule
How to claim asylum in the UK?
How to claim asylum in the UK?

Published on 17/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 7 mins

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 to be, the UK is certainly not ‘shut’ to asylum seekers.

How to claim asylum in the UK?
Indefinite Leave to Remain – All You Need to Know!
Indefinite Leave to Remain – All You Need to Know!

Published on 16/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 5 mins

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 in the UK.

Indefinite Leave to Remain – All You Need to Know!
EU Settlement Scheme application simplified!
EU Settlement Scheme application simplified!

Published on 07/09/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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 work in the UK until June 30, 2021.

EU Settlement Scheme application simplified!
Life in the UK Test (LITUK) – A Comprehensive Guide!
Life in the UK Test (LITUK) – A Comprehensive Guide!

Published on 27/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 8 mins

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 visa.

Life in the UK Test (LITUK) – A Comprehensive Guide!
How to apply for British Citizenship?
How to apply for British Citizenship?

Published on 23/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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. 

How to apply for British Citizenship?
EEA Family Permit: Do you qualify?
EEA Family Permit: Do you qualify?

Published on 21/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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 visa opportunity might allow you to do so?

EEA Family Permit: Do you qualify?
How to apply for British naturalisation?
How to apply for British naturalisation?

Published on 15/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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 know about applying for British naturalisation...

How to apply for British naturalisation?
What is the Windrush Scandal?
What is the Windrush Scandal?

Published on 13/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

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 right

What is the Windrush Scandal?
How to apply for settlement in the UK?
How to apply for settlement in the UK?

Published on 09/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

With the UK due to officially leave the EU, changes to Visa and immigration laws are imminent. If you want to stay in the UK, without time restrictions permanently, then you need to act now!

How to apply for settlement in the UK?
Indefinite Leave to Remain: Apply after five years in the UK?
Indefinite Leave to Remain: Apply after five years in the UK?

Published on 09/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Changes to immigration laws are underway due to Brexit. If you are currently on a Visa or looking to remain in the UK, then you must know your rights! Read on for everything you need to know about Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK if you have been here for five years or more.

Indefinite Leave to Remain: Apply after five years in the UK?
Can I extend my UK spouse visa?
Can I extend my UK spouse visa?

Published on 03/07/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

If you are currently living in the UK, and you have a spouse visa, it is essential not to overlook its expiry date. By not correctly renewing your visa, you could end up being deported and separated from your family and loved ones.

Can I extend my UK spouse visa?
How to find a Tier 2 Visa Sponsor?
How to find a Tier 2 Visa Sponsor?

Published on 29/06/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

The Government have confirmed that free movement for EU/EEA citizens will stop at the end of 2020. With this in mind, changes to working visas and tier 2 visa sponsorship are afoot.

How to find a Tier 2 Visa Sponsor?
How To Check Your Settled Status?
How To Check Your Settled Status?

Published on 29/06/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

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.

How To Check Your Settled Status?
UK Spouse Visa: Financial Requirements!
UK Spouse Visa: Financial Requirements!

Published on 24/06/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 4 mins

Spouse visa applications and extensions can be a complicated matter. They involve much time, proof and supporting documentation.The hardest part for most candidates is knowing the financial necessities and understanding...

UK Spouse Visa: Financial Requirements!
What you need to know about the UK’s immigration changes in 2021?
What you need to know about the UK’s immigration changes in 2021?

Published on 02/03/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 2 mins

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.

What you need to know about the UK’s immigration changes in 2021?
What happens to UK-based EU citizens post Brexit?
What happens to UK-based EU citizens post Brexit?

Published on 30/01/2020 , by Qredible - Reading time: 3 mins

While advocates of Brexit celebrate the 31st January 2020 withdrawal from the European Union, a large number of the estimated 3 million...

What happens to UK-based EU citizens post Brexit?

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