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How to Apply for a Parent of a Child Student Visa
By Richmond Chambers -

If your child is between the age of 4 and 11, and is applying for (or currently holds) a Child Student Visa, you may be eligible to apply for the Parent of a Child Student Visa. This visa allows one parent to accompany...

 their child or children to the UK while they undertake studies at an independent fee-paying school. This comprehensive guide looks at the eligibility requirements for a Parent of a Child Student Visa...

Understanding the New ILR Rules for Victims of Domestic Abuse
By Grace Storrie - Legal Associate

As set out in this earlier post, the Immigration Rules on applying for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) as a victim of domestic violence or abuse have recently changed. On 31 January 2024, Appendix Victim of...

 Domestic Abuse (‘Appendix VDA’) came into force, coupled with updated guidance, published on 04 April 2024.  The new guidance includes updated information on how domestic violence or abuse might be...

The Safety of Rwanda Act 2024 Explained
By Anna Bregstein - Pupil Immigration Barrister

After months of what is known as parliamentary ‘ping pong’, the third amendment to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill (hereafter ‘the Bill’) was rejected by the House of Commons, resolving...

 the deadlock between the Houses. The latest amendments would have required the UK to set up an independent monitoring committee to report to Parliament before Rwanda could be declared ‘safe’, and to...

British Nationality vs. Citizenship: Understanding the Key Differences
By Taya Sayekaya - Pupil Immigration Barrister

Although used interchangeably, British nationality and citizenship are not the same thing. In this first post, we will be exploring the difference between the two terms, identifying the six different types of British...

 nationality and proceeding to briefly look at some of these in further detail, including who they cover and the impact of holding each type of nationality.  What Is the Difference Between Nationality...

Appendix Children: Requirements for Dependent Child Immigration Routes
By David Zuther - Legal Associate

Appendix Children was added to the Immigration Rules following a Home Office Statement of Changes dated 07 September 2023 (HC 1780). This Appendix does not set out any immigration route. Rather, it collects key...

 eligibility criteria that children must meet when applying in a number of different routes, whether as dependent children or on their own.  When Does Appendix Children Apply to Applications as a Dependent...

More Changes to Pre-settled Status Under the EU Settlement Scheme
By Jasmine Theilgaard - Immigration Barrister

On 21 May 2024, the Home Office announced yet more changes to the EU Settlement Scheme. These changes will impact those who currently hold pre-settled status in the UK. The announcement includes significant changes...

 to the automatic extensions of pre-settled status which may be granted to individuals by the Home Office. Changes have also been made to the conditions under which a person’s pre-settled status will...

Securing a Sponsor Licence: A Guide for Start-Ups and New Businesses
By Thomas Hill - Immigration Barrister

The process by which a business obtains a licence from the Home Office to sponsor migrant workers is, at its core, the same for all organisations – whether the business is large and well-established, or...

 is a new company that is not yet trading and does not have any employees. In practice, however, there are a number of considerations that new businesses must always bear in mind. New businesses should not be...

Changes to the Hong Kong BN(O) Visa for Adult Dependent Relatives
By Stefania Patuto - Immigration Barrister

The BN(O) Adult Dependent Relative visa route is for the parent, grandparent, brother, sister, son or daughter of a BN(O) Status holder (or their partner or household member). As outlined in our previous blog post,...

 the route previously allowed for Adult Dependent Relatives to apply with their Sponsor if they formed part of the household and were making the applications at the same time. This post set out the changes...

Returning Resident Visa Application Guide
By Annie Ee - Senior Legal Associate

The Returning Resident Visa is for individuals whose previous settlement in the UK has lapsed and who now wish to return to the UK to settle.  Appendix Returning Resident of the Immigration Rules sets out the...

 validity, suitability and eligibility requirements.  In this post, we will have a look at the requirements to apply for a Returning Resident Visa.  When Does My ILR or Settlement in the UK Lapse? The...

What Does ‘Ordinarily Resident’ or ‘Ordinary Residence’ Mean?
By Rosanna Atkinson - Legal Associate

In this post we will explore what the term ‘ordinarily resident’ means within UK immigration law.  The term ‘ordinarily resident’ or ‘ordinary residence’ is quite a broad term which is not...

 clearly defined within statute or within the Immigration Rules. Ordinary residence is relevant to a number of domains in the UK, such as immigration routes and accessing the NHS in England and...

What Is a 'New Matter' in an Immigration Appeal?
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

Since many immigration appeals may take months to be heard by the Immigration Tribunal, circumstances will understandably evolve, which could constitute a new matter for the purposes of the appeal.  When appealing...

 an immigration decision, it is important to consider whether a new matter is raised because the Immigration Tribunal does not have jurisdiction to consider the matter without the consent of the Secretary...

Updates to the Ukraine Immigration Schemes
By Isabella Reynard - Immigration Barrister

The Home Office introduced a number of schemes to support Ukrainian nationals and their family members in response to the war in Ukraine. This post covers the changes to the Ukraine schemes under the Immigration...

 Rules since its inception, following significant amendments in recent months. These amendments result from the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules which came into effect on 19 February...
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