The term “returning resident” in UK immigration law refers to a person with settled status who has been abroad for an extended period and seeks to return to the UK. This status, commonly known as “Indefinite Leave to Remain” (ILR), grants the right to live and work in the UK indefinitely and re-enter multiple times...
The much-debated increase in the Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) in the UK, initially expected to be implemented by mid-January 2024, is now set for a House of Commons debate on 10 January 2024. With this development, the earliest possible date for the new IHS fee rates to take effect has been pushed to 31 January...
Starting 1 January 2024, the UK has implemented significant changes to its overseas student visa dependents. It particularly affects the ability of international students to bring family members as dependents. These changes, first announced in July 2023, are now in effect for those applying for a UK Student visa from this date forward, with specific...
The UK Home Office has revised its initial plan to significantly increase the minimum income requirement for UK family visa. The original announcement in early December proposed a steep rise from £18,600 to £38,700, set to take effect in Spring 2024. This proposal faced substantial backlash due to concerns over family separation, financial hardships, and...
In a significant policy shift, Home Secretary James Cleverly unveiled a comprehensive “five-point plan” on 4 December 2023 aimed at curtailing immigration numbers in the UK. Subsequent details released by the Home Office on 21 December 2023 outlined not only the planned changes but also modifications to the original proposals. 1. Restricting dependents for social...
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