What Happens if ILR is Refused?
A refused ILR application can be devastating, particularly after the cost, time and effort of compiling the application and supporting documents. According to Home Office statistics, approximately 5% of ILR applications are refused, with common reasons including gaps in residency, tax issues, salary shortfalls, or concerns about character and compliance with immigration rules. You will […]
Temporary Shortage List Guide 2025
The Temporary Shortage List (TSL) is being introduced under reforms announced in the Government’s May 2025 Immigration White Paper. It will replace the Immigration Salary List The TSL will apply to occupations requiring RQF Level 3–5 skills, and is designed to provide time-limited access to the Skilled Worker route only where there is clear evidence […]
Skilled Worker Visa: Application & Eligibility Guide 2025
The Skilled Worker visa allows qualifying foreign nationals to come to the UK to work for an approved sponsor in an eligible role. Whether you are an employer looking to hire someone from overseas, or are an individual applying for a sponsored work visa, it will be important to understand the Skilled Worker visa eligibility […]
Spouse Visa to ILR: Requirements & Process
With indefinite leave to remain (ILR), you can live with your British spouse or partner in the UK on a permanent basis. As soon as you attain ILR status as a spouse, you can become eligible to naturalise as a British citizen – a significant step in securing your family’s future in Britain. In this guide for […]
Biometric Residence Permit BRP Guide 2025
Biometric residence permits (BRP) used to be the main form of proof of UK immigration status. They are physical cards issued by the UK Home Office to individuals granted permission to stay in the UK for longer than six months. Under the new eVisa system, however, BRPs have been phased out and are no longer […]
Appendix English Language: Visa Requirements
When applying for a visa to come to or stay in the UK, applicants will often need to meet an English language requirement as set out under Appendix English Language of the UK’s Immigration Rules. Appendix English Language sets out how applicants for certain visas must demonstrate their English language proficiency. It applies to various […]
Spouse Visa Application Guide 2025
The UK spouse visa remains a challenging immigration route into the UK. In an effort to deter sham marriages and prevent non-genuine spouses from being able to come to the UK, the visa and evidentiary requirements for applicants are strict, which can be problematic even for genuine couples. The Home Office’s decision to grant a […]
Can Refugees or Asylum Seekers Work in the UK?
Refugees and asylum seekers in the UK have different rights to work, based on their legal status. While refugees are generally permitted to work without restriction, asylum seekers face limitations unless granted permission by the Home Office. Refugees are those whose asylum applications have been approved. They have been formally recognised as needing protection under […]
Comprehensive Guide to the Spouse Visa UK Process
If you’re married to a British citizen or a person with UK-settled status, you do not automatically acquire immigration rights or lawful status in the UK. You will instead have to apply to the UK Home Office for permission to come to the UK to live with your spouse. As part of the application, you […]
Immigration Salary List 2025
The Immigration Salary List is to be abolished under plans set out in the Government’s Immigration White Paper. It will effectively be replaced by a new Temporary Shortage List. We will update as more information becomes available. The Immigration Salary List (ISL) outlines the salary thresholds required for various UK work visas, and is […]