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Country Policy and Information Notes (CPINs) in Asylum and Human Rights Appeals

When asylum and human rights cases go to appeal, the judge will often need to consider circumstances in a foreign country, usually (though not necessarily) the appellant’s country of origin. When this is the case,...

Discretionary Leave to Remain in the UK Explained

The Immigration Rules are intended to be an exhaustive legal framework for deciding who should be allowed to enter and stay in the UK. Ordinarily, if a non-UK citizen cannot show that they meet the requirements of...

Warning for Sponsor Licence Holders

It has come to our attention that scammers are contacting Sponsor Licence holders in order to gain access to their Sponsor Management Systems (“SMS”). They are making contact via telephone, and seem to have...

Mistakes and Errors in UK Visa Applications (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this two-part series on visa application mistakes, we looked at how an ‘innocent mistake’ in a UK visa application is distinguished from a false representation in the Home Office caseworker guidance....

A Guide to the UK Business Visit Visa

The Business Visit Visa is for individuals who wish to visit the UK to undertake business activities on a short term basis. The Business Visit visa is a form of Standard Visitor visa. Before coming to the...

Navigating the New UK Unmarried Partner Visa Rules

To enter the UK as a “partner” under Appendix FM to the Immigration Rules (“FM” being short for “Family Member”), there are three possible ways to qualify as a “partner”. First, as a “spouse”....

UK Visit Visa: How to Prove That You Are a ‘Genuine Visitor’

The UK visit visa route is one of the most frequently sought after categories of visa, with data recently released by the Home Office showing that there were a total of 1,914,778 visitor visas granted in the year...

Accessing the NHS in England as an Overseas Visitor

In this post we will explore the extent to which an overseas visitor can access the National Health Service (NHS) in England. We will assess the relevant limits and risks to accessing the NHS in England as...

Care Organisations and Sponsor Licence Compliance Issues

During the Covid-19 pandemic, and following Brexit, we saw a huge increase in the number of organisations applying for Skilled Worker sponsor licences, particularly organisations in the care sector. Due to Covid...

How to Apply for a UK Visa From the USA

To make a visa application to the UK from the USA, you will need to complete an online application form and pay the relevant visa application fee. However, the biometrics enrolment process in the US differs...

Arts & Culture Global Talent Visa Endorsement: Exceptional Talent or Promise?

Making an application for endorsement is the necessary first-step in an application for a Global Talent Visa in the field of arts and culture.  There are two pathways to endorsement: exceptional talent and exceptional...

How to Switch from Sole Representative to Skilled Worker

On 11 April 2022, the Sole Representative category closed to new applicants. Those who already held permission have been able to extend and settle. You can find helpful blog posts and information on extending and...