Resident Return Visa: Eligibility & Application Guide
The Resident Return visa, or Returning Resident visa, allows individuals who have previously held Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK to re-enter the country after being absent for an extended period, typically more than two years. The Resident Return visa is granted at the discretion of UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI), and decisions […]
Retained Right of Residence Guide 2025
Losing your connection to an EU family member through divorce, death or emigration can raise immediate and personal concerns about your right to remain in the UK. The retained right of residence is a specific safeguard built into the post-Brexit immigration framework to address exactly this situation. There is no single route to qualifying for […]
Sponsor Licence Cooling Off Period
The sponsor licence cooling off period refers to a mandatory waiting period that applies to UK employers in certain situations, including after a licence is revoked, suspended, or an application is refused. The purpose of this period is to give employers time to address any issues before attempting to apply for, or regain, a sponsor […]
Sponsor Licence Priority Service: Fast-Track Guide
Applying for a sponsor licence is a complex and time-consuming process. If your organisation urgently needs to recruit, and perhaps already has a candidate lined up for sponsorship, time may not be on your side. In these circumstances, the option to pay for fast-tracked licence application processing can make business sense. The Sponsor Licence Priority […]
10-Year Route to Settlement: UK ILR Explained
Have you been in the UK lawfully for 10 continuous years or more? If so, you may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK under the 10-year route to settlement. The benefit of holding ILR status means you are free from immigration and time restrictions on your stay in […]