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Section 4L Explained: Who Can Benefit from the New Pathway to British Citizenship?
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

Section 4L of the British Nationality Act 1981, (‘The 1981 Act’), is a route to British citizenship for adults who would have been able to obtain citizenship, was it not for one or more of three reasons. This...

 route aims to offer a pathway to citizenship for those who were affected by historical legislative unfairness. This was introduced by the Nationality and Borders Act 2022 which contains other measures to...

Who Can Qualify For British Citizenship Without English Language and Life in the UK Tests?
By Richmond Chambers -

The British Nationality Act (1981) governs, amongst other things, the requirements for naturalisation as a British citizen. In particular, the Act outlines specific rules relating to the English Language and Life...

 in the UK Test requirements (contained within Paragraph 1(1)(c) and 1(1)(ca) of Schedule 1 to the Act). Both of these are key criteria which most applicants will need to satisfy in order to successfully...

British Citizenship for Irish Citizens to Be Simplified
By Jasmine Theilgaard - Immigration Barrister

The British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 received royal assent on 24 May of this year. While it has not yet come into force, the amendments it makes to the British Nationality Act 1981 will provide an alternative...

 and less stringent route to British citizenship for Irish citizens. Background to the British Nationality (Irish Citizens) Act 2024 Irish citizens already have the right to travel to and reside in...

New UK Visitor Visa Rules for Paid Engagements
By Marika Cash - Legal Associate

In our previous post, New Rules for UK Visitors: Working on a Visit Visa, we examined four recent changes to the Visitor visa rules introduced by the (former) Government: (1) clarifications regarding remote working...

 as a Visitor, (2) the changes regarding intra-corporate activities, (3) the greater leeway for scientists, researchers and academics undertaking research in the UK, and (4) the expansion of permitted...

New Rules for UK Visitors: Working on a Visit Visa
By Marika Cash - Legal Associate

In This Article  Introduction Greater Clarity on Remote Working as a Visitor Intra-Corporate Activities: Direct Client Work Research by Scientists, Researchers and Academics Permitted Activities for Legal Professionals Contact...

 our Immigration Barristers Frequently Asked Questions Glossary Additional Resources 1. Introduction In the last few months, the Government has introduced a whole host of changes to the...

What is a 'Genuine Student'?: A Guide for UK Student Visa Applicants
By Alexandra Pease - Barrister Partner

When applying for a Student or Child Student visa under the UK’s Student Route, one of the critical assessments you will face is the Genuine Student requirement. This evaluation ensures that applicants are genuinely...

 intending to study and meet the necessary criteria to qualify as a student in the UK. Understanding this genuine student test is essential, as failing to demonstrate your genuine intent to study can...

UK Student Visa Conditions, Rules and Restrictions
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

The Student Visa route is for applicants who are 16 or over and wish to study on a further or higher education course in the UK. Applicants who are between 4 and 17 years old and looking to study at an independent...

 school in the UK can have a look at the Child Student Visa. In this article, we will explore the conditions that are attached to a UK Student Visa.  For further guidance relating to the UK Student Visa...

How to Apply for an Overseas Domestic Worker Visa
By Richmond Chambers -

The Overseas Domestic Worker Visa allows domestic staff working in a private household to enter the UK and continue their employment for up to 6 months. This route is suitable for domestic workers in circumstances...

 where their employer (or their employer’s family members) do not intend to remain in the UK for more than 6 months. This comprehensive guide considers the eligibility requirements for an Overseas...

Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR): Which UK Visas Lead to Settlement?
By Eve Loveman - Legal Associate

This post explains which visas are routes to settlement in the UK, the length of time you need to spend on each visa before you qualify for settlement, and whether you can combine this with time spent on other visas....

 (Please note, this post focuses on the rules for main applicants, rather than dependants. It does not cover settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.) What Is ‘Settlement’? As explained in our...

New Guidance Clarifies Long Residence ILR 548-Day Absence Rule
By Dr. Catherine Taroni - Immigration Barrister

Until 11 April 2024, 10 Year Long Residence Indefinite Leave to Remain applications required absences from the UK of no more than 18 months (548 days) in total, and 6 months (184 days) at one time.  On 11 April...

 2024, as discussed in my earlier post, the UK Home Office made Big Changes to the 10 Year Long Residence ILR Rules.  Since 11 April 2024, there has been confusion and many hoped that the 548 day limit had...

UK Visa Application Fees 2024
By Paul Richmond - Managing Partner

If you’re in the process of applying for a UK visa from outside the country, seeking an extension of your stay or aiming for indefinite leave to remain, it’s important to note that a Home Office...

 visa application fee is a mandatory part of the application process. The specific amount of the visa application fee will vary based on factors such as the type of visa or immigration application you’re...

UK Adoption Visa Guide: Bringing a Child to the UK for Adoption
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

The UK’s immigration landscape saw a significant update this year with the introduction of Appendix Adoption, replacing the relevant provisions within Part 8 of the Immigration Rules. Appendix Adoption streamlines...

 the process for bringing children to the UK for adoption, offering several distinct routes tailored to different scenarios. This post focuses exclusively on the application process for children coming to...
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