Civil Penalty Immigration Fine: Help for Employers
If you’ve received a Home Office civil penalty for illegal employment, we can help. We are a team of specialist immigration compliance advisers with extensive experience in challenging Home Office civil penalty notices for illegal working. We understand that civil penalty fines can be devastating for a business; both in financial terms, but also the […]
Spouse Visa UK: Essential Guide 2025
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 […]
Civil Partnership Visa for the UK: Essential Guide
Bringing your loved ones to the UK is life-changing. While the civil partnership visa UK application process can be complex and daunting, we understand you want to start the next chapter in your family life quickly and with minimal disruption and expense. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore everything you need to know about […]
Retained Right of Residence Guide 2025
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 […]
Sponsor Licence Renewal: 2025 Rules
There is no longer a requirement for sponsors to renew their sponsor licence every four years. UK sponsor licences due to expire on or after 6 April 2024 have been automatically extended by 10 years. In this guide, we explain the significant change in rules in 2024, how these have affected sponsor licences, and we […]
Form FLR FP: Extend Your UK Stay
Form FLR(FP) is one of the most commonly used applications for people in the UK who need to stay in the country based on family ties or long-term residence. It’s not a route defined by traditional visa categories; it’s built around personal circumstances, human rights and the practical reality of someone’s life being firmly based […]
FLR Visa: Further Leave to Remain Guide
Applying for Further Leave to Remain (FLR) can quickly become a demanding process. In order to secure permission to stay in the UK beyond your current period of leave, the FLR visa application requires you to prove your eligibility to remain to an increasingly risk-averse Home Office. This guide breaks down the FLR process and […]
Minimum Wage 2025: Guide for Employers
The UK operates a National Minimum Wage (NMW) system, obligating employers to pay workers a minimum amount per hour. The rates are subject to regular reviews and typically increase each year in April. UK employers have to stay informed about current NMW rates and comply with their obligations to pay workers at least their legal […]
UK Immigration Appeal & Status Guide 2025
If you’ve received an unfavourable decision from the UK Home Office for an immigration application or about your immigration status, you’ll want to understand your options and next steps. The UK immigration system offers the following to individuals looking to challenge an immigration decision or resolve an issue with their immigration status: 1. Make an […]
British Citizenship: Complete Guide 2025
British citizenship is a legal status granted to individuals who meet specific criteria set by the United Kingdom. It confers a range of rights and responsibilities, including the right to live and work in the UK, access to public services, and the ability to participate in the political system. Unless you are British by descent […]