Can My Wife Cancel My Spouse Visa?
Under UK immigration law, a spouse visa allows the husband, wife or partner of a British citizen or a person settled in the UK to live together in the UK. It is issued under the Family Migration provisions of Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules and is based on the existence of a genuine and […]
UK Spouse Visa Document Checklist
A UK Spouse Visa application is decided on the strength of its documents. Under Appendix FM of the Immigration Rules and Appendix FM-SE, applicants must evidence their relationship, finances, accommodation, and English language to a strict evidential standard. The process is digital-first via UKVCAS in the UK or TLScontact overseas, with caseworkers assessing what you […]
Partner Visa UK (Eligibility Requirements!)
The term “Partner Visa UK” is widely used but does not exist as a standalone category in the Immigration Rules. In practice, applications are made under the Family Visa route in Appendix FM for partners of British citizens or people settled in the UK. Within this framework, “partner” can mean a spouse, civil partner, fiancé(e) […]
Indefinite Leave to Remain UK Spouse Guide
Indefinite leave to remain (ILR) is the UK’s form of permanent residence. For spouses and partners of British citizens or settled persons, ILR marks the transition from temporary permission under a spouse/partner visa to settled status. It removes immigration time limits and allows you to live, work, and study in the UK without restriction. ILR […]
Family Reunion Visa UK (Closed Route)
The UK’s Family Reunion visa was once a vital route for reuniting families separated by conflict and persecution. It allowed recognised refugees and individuals granted humanitarian protection in the UK to bring close family members — typically a partner or dependent children — to join them. This route is now closed to new applications from […]
Family Visitor Visa UK (Rules & Eligibility)
The Family Visitor Visa allows overseas nationals to travel to the UK to spend time with close family members on a temporary basis. While the term “Family Visitor Visa” is still commonly used, it is no longer a distinct immigration category. Family visits now fall under the Standard Visitor Visa route governed by Appendix V […]
Marriage Visitor Visa: Get Married in the UK
Section A: Do you need a Marriage Visitor Visa UK? If you are planning to marry or enter into a civil partnership in the UK you will need to carefully consider whether or not the Marriage Visitor visa is the right visa for you. A Marriage Visitor visa is needed if you are […]
ILR for Children Born Outside the UK: Employer Guidance
When employees apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, the immigration status of their dependent children born outside the UK can present complex challenges for employers. Understanding how these cases impact right to work checks, sponsor licence compliance, and HR practices is essential for employers managing a diverse workforce. This guide provides […]
Spouse Visa UK Salary (2025 Requirements Guide)
The UK spouse visa salary requirement is one of the most scrutinised and misunderstood aspects of family immigration law. It defines whether a British citizen or settled person can bring their foreign spouse or partner to live in the UK. Since the government increased the minimum income threshold to £29,000 in 2025, many families have […]
Appendix FM & UK Family Visa Applications
Appendix FM is a section of the UK Immigration Rules that governs applications to enter or remain in the UK on the basis of family life with a qualifying sponsor. While it is one of the most commonly used routes for family migration to the UK, Appendix FM also contains some of the most detailed […]