In the complex landscape of UK immigration, human rights claims play a pivotal role in determining an individual’s right to stay in the country. Understanding the intricacies of human rights claims is essential for navigating the immigration process successfully. In this guide, we’ll explore what constitutes a human rights claim, who determines it, examples of such claims, how they’re assessed
The definition of unmarried partners in Appendix FM of the UK Immigration Rules is due for a significant change, bringing potential implications for those seeking to immigrate to the UK. This article discusses the upcoming amendments and their impact on the legal requirements for unmarried partner visas. Amendments to Appendix FM: As of 31st January 2024, the UK
If you find yourself in the unique situation of having a self-employed partner in the UK and wish to join them, the UK Spouse Visa, also known as the UK Partner Visa, could be the pathway for you. Overview of the UK Spouse Visa with Self-Employed Income The UK Spouse Visa falls under the Family visa category, designed
The Life in the UK test is an examination that evaluates your knowledge of Britain, covering aspects like history, culture, and society. The test consists of 24 multiple-choice questions, and you have 45 minutes to answer them. To pass, you need to get at least 18 questions right. The test costs £50 per attempt, and there are over 30 test
The UK government’s plan to raise the Spouse Visa or Partner Visa Minimum Income Requirement (MIR) to £38,700 has been modified, and they are now indicating that the MIR will initially rise to £29,000 in Spring 2024. Subsequently, it will be incrementally increased to £38,700. It is crucial to note that individuals in the UK with an existing visa will
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is currently working on a digital immigration system, which involves replacing physical documents with an online record of your immigration status. This new system is called an eVisa. The following documents will be replaced by the eVisa: Biometric residence permits (BRP) Biometric residence cards (BRC) Passport endorsements, such as wet ink stamps for indefinite
UK Immigration Fees Announced By Home Office. The Home Office have announced that UK Immigration fees and Immigration Health Surcharge fees will be increased by at least 15%-20%. This kind of increase has not been seen in some time. It is said that the Immigration Health Surcharge will increase from £624 to £1,035 per year. All Visit Visa types
The UK government has announced new restrictions to student visa routes in an effort to reduce net migration. The changes will prevent international students from bringing their family members to the UK, except for those on postgraduate research courses. The government believes that these changes will help to reduce net migration while still allowing the UK to benefit from the
The government of the United Kingdom recently proposed a set of additional limitations on student visa in UK with the goal of drastically reducing net migration and to ensure that international students are focused primarily on their studies rather than utilizing the student visas to work in the country. These measures include limiting international students’ ability to bring family members
UK’s New ETA Requirement for Visa-Free VisitorsInternational travel has grown in popularity in recent years, with more people traveling overseas for several reasons, including business, tourism, and education. Yet, the increasing travel has resulted in heightened scrutiny and measures being imposed by countries to ensure that travellers meet specific standards before entering their borders. One such measure being introduced in
