Retained Right of Residence Guide 2026
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 […]
H1B Data 2026: Trends, Employers & Approval Rates
The H-1B visa programme is the primary U.S. route for employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals where roles require degree-level, specialist knowledge. This article examines authoritative H-1B data and trends for FY2025 (and recent cycles), using official datasets and rulemaking from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign […]
Form I-539 2026 Visa Extension Guide
Form I-539 is the USCIS mechanism for certain nonimmigrants already in the United States to ask for more time in their current status or to switch into another temporary category without leaving the country. It does not grant permanent residence or, by itself, employment authorisation. A timely filing can place the applicant in a period […]
Set M: ILR Application Guide 2026
The Set M form is used to apply for UK indefinite leave to remain (ILR) if you are the partner, parent or child of a person who is already settled in the UK or a British citizen. With ILR, you can live and work in the UK unrestricted by the length of stay and without immigration […]
Media (I) Visa USA: 2026 Guide
Foreign media representatives who need to travel to the United States for professional purposes are generally required to apply for a Media (I) visa. This visa category is designed for journalists, film crews, editors and other media professionals who are temporarily entering the U.S. to carry out activities directly connected with news gathering, reporting and […]
UK Citizenship Processing Time After Biometrics 2026
Applying for British citizenship is a major milestone for migrants who have built their lives in the UK. After submitting the online application and attending the biometric appointment, many applicants naturally want to know how long the decision will take. What this article is about: This guide explains the UK citizenship processing time after biometrics, […]
Turkish Worker Visa Guide 2026
The Turkish Worker visa, previously known as the ECAA visa, was a UK immigration route created under the European Community Association Agreement (ECAA) with Turkey. It allowed Turkish nationals who had lawfully worked in the UK to extend their stay and continue employment with fewer restrictions than most other visa categories. The scheme recognised Turkey’s […]
H1B Visa Stamping USA & Revalidation Guide 2026
H1B visa stamping is one of the most frequently misunderstood parts of the U.S. work visa process. Many foreign professionals assume the visa stamp controls their legal right to stay in the country, but it does not. The visa stamp is purely a travel document that allows re-entry to the United States following international travel. […]
Apply for Settled Status: 2026 UK Guide
Settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) allows EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, along with their eligible family members, to remain indefinitely in the UK without immigration restrictions. Individuals granted settled status can live, work and access public services such as healthcare and education on the same basis as British citizens. Although the full […]
UKVI Login: Access UK Visas & Immigration Systems
Section A: What is UKVI? UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is the part of the Home Office that runs the UK’s visa, immigration and nationality casework. UKVI processes applications, makes decisions, maintains immigration records and oversees the sponsor system for employers and education providers. Most people interact with UKVI through online services at […]