Spouse Visa Lawyer UK
The UK spouse visa enables married partners of British citizens or settled persons to live together in the UK on a long-term basis. It sits within the family visa provisions of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules and is one of the most scrutinised categories in UK immigration practice. Applicants must satisfy detailed requirements covering […]
UK Spouse Visa: 3-Month Payslip Rule
The financial requirement is one of the most scrutinised aspects of a UK Spouse Visa application. To qualify, applicants must prove that their British or settled partner earns enough to meet the Home Office’s minimum income threshold, currently £29,000 per year for applications made on or after 11 April 2025. For many couples, this requirement […]
ILR After Spouse Visa UK
Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) is a form of permanent residence granted to foreign nationals who have lived lawfully in the UK for a qualifying period. For those who hold a Spouse Visa, ILR marks the point where their immigration status becomes secure, giving them the right to live and work in the UK without […]
Spouse Visa Divorce: What Happens to Your UK Status?
If you are living in the UK under a spouse visa, it will be important to understand how your immigration status will be affected in the event you divorce or separate from your British spouse or civil partner. Immigration status: impact on spouse visa after divorce A spouse visa is the permission granted […]
Employment Rights Bill Update October 2025
The Employment Rights Bill is in the final parliamentary exchanges between the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Agreement could be reached quickly, although further exchanges remain possible. Royal Assent follows only once both Houses settle the remaining points and commencement regulations are made. The Act will provide the framework. The operational rules […]
Getting Married to EU Citizen in UK after Brexit
If you are a British citizen or have UK settled status and are planning to marry an EU citizen in the UK, it will be important to understand the immigration status of your new spouse. Getting married to an EU citizen in the UK used to be a relatively straightforward affair from an immigration perspective. […]
FLR M Form: Spouse, Partner or Child Extensions
You will need to complete the FLR M form if you want to make an application to extend your stay in the UK on the basis of your family life and relationship to either: A British citizen A person who is present and settled in the UK with indefinite leave to remain, or A person […]
Form MN1: Register a Child as a British Citizen
To register your child for British citizenship, you will need to complete form MN1. Becoming a British citizen is a significant life event. As well as allowing your child to apply for a British passport, British citizenship also means your child can live, work and study in the UK on a permanent basis, entirely free […]
Child Dependent Visa UK Requirements
Children of parents living lawfully in the UK may be eligible to join or remain with them under a child dependent visa. The applicable route depends on the immigration status of the parent and the child’s circumstances. Under UK immigration law, there are several categories allowing children to enter or stay in the country — […]
Unmarried Partner Visa UK Success Rate
The Unmarried Partner Visa allows non-UK nationals in genuine, long-term relationships with British citizens or settled persons to live and work in the UK. It sits under the family visa category of the UK Immigration Rules, offering a pathway to permanent settlement for those who can demonstrate that their relationship meets strict Home Office criteria. […]