UK Unmarried Partner Visa Approved Without 2 years Cohabitation – How We Did It?
- unmarried partner
- Apr 3
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The unmarried partner visa is a category with a relatively high refusal rate namely due to the Home Office being unsatisfied that the couple’s relationship is genuine and subsisting. A common reason for refusal in this respect is the absence of cohabitation for at least two years. Here is a successful case of an Unmarried
Read MoreKey Updates in UK Immigration Rules for 2025
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- Mar 17
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The UK government has introduced several significant changes to immigration policies, impacting various visa routes and regulations. Below is a detailed overview of the most important updates affecting the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS), Skilled Worker visas, Care Worker sponsorship, and travel requirements for Trinidad and Tobago nationals. Changes to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) –
Read MoreHome Office Extends Grace Period for eVisa Transition Until 1 June 2025
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- Feb 28
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The UK Home Office has announced an extension of the transition period to eVisa accounts until 1 June 2025, ensuring that individuals holding Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) or EUSS Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) can continue using their expired documents for international travel until that date. As part of the UK’s move towards a fully digital
Read MoreUK’s New Citizenship Rules Could Prevent Refugees and Migrants from Becoming British Citizens
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- Feb 13
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Recent changes to the UK’s “Good Character” guidance, effective from 10 February 2025, could block refugees and migrants who initially entered the UK illegally but later obtained Leave to Remain from gaining British citizenship. The policy states that individuals who entered the UK unlawfully, including those fleeing dangerous situations, will “normally” be refused citizenship. This
Read MoreDeadline to update BRP to eVisa extended to 31 March 2025
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- Dec 10
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BRPs are being replaced by eVisas. An eVisa is an online record of your immigration status. UKVI are phasing out the use of physical BRP cards and transitioning to electronic eVisas. Anyone with permission to stay in the UK will find that their BRP is valid until 31 December 2024. UKVI have been advising all
Read MoreUK Halts Increase of Family Visa Income Threshold to £38,700 Pending Review!
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- Aug 2
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The UK originally planned to raise the family visa income threshold from £29,000 to £38,700 by early 2025. However, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced that to balance family life and economic benefits, the threshold will remain at £29,000 until a comprehensive review of the family visa policy is completed. Previously, the income requirement was
Read MoreThe Home Office published a new statement of changes to the Immigration Rules on 4 March 2021
This article only seeks to provide an overview of changes to certain routes, the Hong Kong BN(O) visa, the new Graduate route and the Skilled Worker route. All changes mentioned below, except for the introduction of the Graduate route, will take effect on 6 April 2021. Hong Kong BN(O) visa BN(O) citizens who overstayed between
Read MoreUpdates on BN(O) Citizens
Two updates relating to BN(O) visa route was released today (11 December 2020). The update talks about the rights to work for applicants who were granted Leave Outside the Rules as well as the announcement of refund for applicants who applied for Leave outside the Rules but is not yet granted a visa by 31st
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Will take effect at 9am 1 December 2020 and will cover applicants applying under the following categories: Appendix Student Appendix Skilled Worker Appendix Representative of an Overseas Business Appendix T2 Minister of Religion Appendix T2 Sportsperson Appendix UK Ancestry Appendix Global Talent Appendix Start-up Appendix Innovator Appendix T5 (Temporary Worker) International Agreement Worker Appendix Hong
Read MoreEU, EEA and Swiss citizens – Immigration
On 31 December 2020, at 11:00 PM, freedom of movement between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) will end. From January 2021 EU citizens (who do not qualify under EU Settlement Scheme or other routes protected by the Withdrawal Agreement) will need to apply and qualify for entry or stay on the
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