SET F: ILR Application For a Child
If you are applying for UK settlement either on behalf a child or if you are under 18, you would need to complete form SET F and submit the required supporting documentation. Individuals granted settlement, or ‘indefinite leave to remain’ (ILR), have no time restrictions on their stay in the UK, and no restrictions on […]
Child Born in UK to Non-British Parents
A child born in the UK to non-British parents does not automatically become a British citizen. Automatic citizenship only applies where at least one parent is a British citizen or holds settled status, such as Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme. If neither […]
Marriage & Civil Partnership Discrimination at Work
Employees who can show they have experienced marriage or civil partnership discrimination at work may have the option to pursue a claim and compensation from their employer. While less frequent, claims of marriage and civil partnership discrimination do occur, often in cases where employees are denied opportunities, face workplace hostility, or encounter assumptions about their […]
British Citizenship for Child Born in UK
Under British law, not all children born in the UK are automatically recognised as British citizens. If your child was born in the UK, it will be important to understand how British citizenship works and whether your child holds British citizenship by birth or, alternatively, whether you are able to register their status on their […]
Adult Dependent Relative Visa Guide 2025
The adult dependent relative (ADR) visa provides qualifying individuals with the opportunity to live in the UK with a close relative on a long-term or even permanent basis. The purpose of the ADR route is to allow an individual with ongoing care needs to live with a close relative in the UK, provided the applicant […]
Unmarried Partner Visa UK: Essential Guide 2025
If you’re the long-term partner of a British citizen or someone with UK-settled status, you may be eligible to join them in the UK by applying for an unmarried partner visa. An unmarried partner is open to individuals who have been in a relationship akin to a marriage or civil partnership with a British citizen […]
MN1 Form: Register Your Child as a British Citizen
If you are a parent looking to register a child under the age of 18 as a British citizen, you will need to complete the Home Office’s 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]