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The UK spouse visa is also commonly known as a UK marriage visa or partner visa. It enables non-residents of the UK to emigrate and live with their spouse or partner, who must be a citizen of the UK or have been granted settled status.  Applicants must meet certain qualifying standards to be eligible for […]

One of the many requirements for getting a UK spouse visa is proving that you can support your spouse and yourself financially without using public funding. Meeting a certain income level is one typical method, but another appropriate option to meet this need is to use savings. Let’s look at how you may use your […]

Applying for a spouse visa can be complicated. To reside with their partner in the UK applicants must submit proof of “adequate accommodation” to the home office under the family migration route.  “Adequate accommodation” means having a safe, appropriate place to stay that fulfils all the conditions and has sufficient room space. However, being unable to […]

What is the UK Skilled Worker Visa?  A Skilled worker visa is a visa through which any foreign national can work in the UK for any authorised firm. Those in qualified professions with abilities at RQF Level 3 or higher, which is comparable to UK A-levels, are eligible for it, and it will replace the […]

Securing your systems has never before been critical in a digital era where information is on the move so freely and quickly. For UK Sponsor Licence holders, which are used to enable sponsorship of skilled workers, the word here is vigilance in guarding against fraud. Only recently, reports have started trickling in of scammers going […]

The UK government has raised the minimum salary requirements for workers applying for the skilled worker visa, starting April 4, 2024. The new minimum salary will be £38,700, up from £26,200. This change was confirmed in a recent announcement.  In December, Home Secretary James Cleverly explained these changes in Parliament. He said that people applying […]

Starting on April 11, 2024, the minimum salary criteria for UK family visas is scheduled to rise to £29,000. The Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules (HC 590), which was released on March 14, 2024, has made changes to Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules.   An increase in the income threshold for British citizens […]

The government has recently released its second Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules for the year on March 14, 2024. This 289-page document outlines several significant reforms that are part of the government’s five-point plan to reduce net migration and address issues of abuse within the immigration system. These reforms reflect the government’s ongoing efforts […]

Domestic violence is a grave violation of human rights, impacting individuals regardless of gender, background, or social status. While predominantly affecting women, its reach extends to people from all walks of life, including migrants, who often face additional barriers due to their vulnerable status in the UK.  Understanding the complexities surrounding domestic violence and immigration, […]

The Dependant Visa UK is designed for the family members of individuals who either hold certain types of work visas or are in the process of applying for them. These visas cover various categories, such as Worker routes (previously known as Tier 2), Temporary Worker routes (previously known as Tier 5), Representatives of overseas businesses, […]