Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) for Children Born in the UK After 7 Years of Residence
Overview In the UK, children born in the country who have lived here continuously for seven years may be eligible to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). This route acknowledges the strong ties a child develops with the UK over time and offers a path to settlement based on their best interests and long-term […]
Registration of Children born outside the UK(Section 3(1) BNA 1981)
Section 3(1) of the British Nationality Act 1981 is a crucial provision that grants the Home Secretary a broad discretionary power to register a child as a British citizen. Unlike other sections of the Act that set out clear entitlements, Section 3(1) allows for flexibility and consideration of individual circumstances. Here’s a breakdown of its […]
Leave to Remain for Parents of a Child Who Has Lived in the UK for 7 Years
Overview Under UK immigration rules, a parent may be eligible for Leave to Remain if their child has lived in the UK continuously for at least 7 years and it would be unreasonable to expect the child to leave the UK. This is part of the private life route and reflects the UK’s commitment to […]
Deprivation of Citizenship on National Security grounds
The case U3 v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] UKSC 19 is a significant UK Supreme Court decision concerning the deprivation of British citizenship on national security grounds. Background The appellant, anonymised as U3, was a British-Moroccan dual national who traveled to Syria in 2014 with her husband and three children, residing […]
Leave Outside the Immigration Rules (LOTR) Explained
In UK immigration law, “outside the immigration rules” (often referred to as Leave Outside the Rules or LOTR) refers to a discretionary power of the Home Secretary to grant a person permission to enter or remain in the UK even if they do not meet the specific requirements of any of the published Immigration Rules. […]
Recent Changes to the UK’s Home Office Sponsor Guidance
The UK Home Office has implemented several significant changes to sponsor licence requirements and related immigration rules, with many coming into effect around April 9, 2025. These changes aim to strengthen immigration controls, protect sponsored workers, and refine the sponsorship system. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes relevant to sponsor licences from April 2025: […]
English language requirements for immigration applications
The UK government places significant emphasis on English language proficiency for foreign individuals applying for a visa. For many visa types, meeting specific English language requirements is essential, and completing the wrong test may result in your application being refused. Who needs to meet the English language requirement? Not all applicants are subject to the […]
UK Spouse Visa New Rules 2024: Key Changes Explained
The UK Spouse Visa income requirement has seen significant changes in recent times, and there have been further developments that impact it from April 2024 onwards. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes and the current situation: Current Minimum Income Requirement (MIR): £29,000 As of April 11, 2024, the minimum income requirement for new Spouse […]